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Integration of Emerging Technologies: an Innovative Approach

PNWS-AWWA Conference May 4, 2017 Presented by Nicole Kaiser, Isle Inc.

Presentation Overview

Introduction to Isle and the Technology Approval Group Innovation Ecosystem & Approaches to Technology Evaluation Technology Adoption Success Stories Technology Trends from the US and Abroad

Isle & The Technology Approval Group

Who is Isle?

Isle Utilities is a global technology consultancy whose mission is to accelerate the adoption and commercialization of water sector technologies.

How

What

Why

By engaging key stakeholders and leveraging collaboration, Isle drives down technology adoption barriers through the TAG forum.

Helping customers optimize resources through the identification, due diligence and qualification of emerging technologies.

To create an environment where innovative solutions can thrive to advance sustainability, efficiency and economic success for stakeholders.

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What is ? The Technology Approval Group (TAG) accelerates the market uptake of qualified technologies by engaging water utilities with early-stage, innovative solutions.

TAG is a global innovation forum to promote collaboration among water utilities and introduce emerging technologies.

The TAG model was first launched in the UK in 2005 and Isle has hosted >150 TAG events across the globe.

Isle has evaluated >4,000 technologies and secured >$4M in external investment for developing water technologies.

Isle Inc. is the North American division of Isle Utilities and the US TAG forum was launched in 2011.

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US NorCal TAG

(Est. 2014)

US Water TAG (Est. 2013)

US Wastewater TAG

(Est. 2011)

US Ohio Valley TAG (Est. 2014)

US Northeast TAG

(Est. 2014)

US Southeast TAG

(Est. 2013)

US Texas TAG (Est. 2015)

US TAG Regions – Managed by Isle Inc.

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47 Subscribing US TAG Members, 20 TAG Events Oct 2015 – Sept 2016

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Identification of Applicable Solutions

- Needs assessment - Global technology scan - Less staff time fielding vendor solicitations - Prioritization strategy

Improved Operations - Enhanced environmental performance - Resource optimization - Greater resiliency - Increased customer satisfaction

Technology Platform - Over 1,000 tech profiles - Information sharing tool - Increased knowledge of available solutions - Uniform data format

UOTF Alignment - Triple-bottom-line innovation - Trial-based evaluation - Less early adoption risk - Networking - Staff engagement

Participation Benefits

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The Innovation Ecosystem & Technology Evaluation Approaches

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The Technology Innovation Ecosystem

LIFT (WEF/WERF)

WRF

Research Institutes

Engineering Firms

TAG Sweet Spot = Technology Valley of Death

Regulatory Approvals

Utilities & End Users

Approaches to Technology Evaluation

Research / Innovation Division

Committee / Working Group (representing multiple divisions)

Champion / Disseminator

Key Components:

Leadership support Staff engagement Communication Exploration resources Risk tolerance Strategic planning,

prioritization and evaluation Realistic expectations

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Emerging Technology Integration Challenges

Time / Competing Priorities

Risk Adversity / Culture

Integration Requirements

Common Barriers:

Staff time and engagement Reactive approach to

challenges / priorities Risk adversity Public perceptions / buy-in Procurement Lack of internal consensus Technology immaturity Systems integration

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TAG Technology Success Stories

Recent TAG Technology Success Stories

East Bay Municipal Utility District

Completed 2-phase pilot with Utilis leak

detection technology, now under contract

NorCal TAG 9

February 2016

Los Angeles Department of Water

and Power

Piloted and purchased NO-DES hydrant

flushing units

Water TAG 12 March 2016

Las Vegas Valley Water District

Large-scale project with

RedEye solution for engineering drawing

management

Water TAG 14 October 2016

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Technology Category Water & Wastewater Treatment

TAG Presentations US Water TAG 14 Canadian TAG 3 US Ohio Valley TAG 12 US Northeast TAG 11

Unique Selling Point Filtralite’s high porosity is due to the unique properties of a particular clay found only in Norway and the production method used to transform the material into filter media. Using the same method with different types of clay does not produce media with the same porosity.

Preferred Outcome from TAG

Pilot / Trial Sales

Company: Saint-GobainByggevarer AS I Technology: Filtralite Filter media for replacement of sand or anthracite (Norway)

9 Technology Readiness Level

Feedback

Post-TAG Outcomes Denver Water pilot, first stage complete and

observing >25% backwash reduction

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Company: Rädlinger | Technology: Primus Line Trenchless pipe lining system for trunk mains and sewer force mains (Germany)

Technology Category Asset Renewals, Assessment & Management

TAG Presentations US NorCal TAG 12 US Water TAG 15 US Wastewater TAG 19 US Southeast TAG 14 US Ohio Valley TAG 12

Unique Selling Point Long length single runs; high-pressure tolerance (over 1305 psi in some cases); ability to navigate bends; fast, efficient, trenchless installation; only 0.04 inch in diameter (dramatically reducing hydraulic losses compared to other methods); PE inner provides an extremely low K factor; does not need resin, UV or steam to set (once pulled through and connected it is ready to be commissioned).

Preferred Outcome from TAG

9 Technology Readiness Level

Post-TAG Outcomes Multiple pilot and project discussions

underway, TAG presentations have occurred within the last two months

Pilot / Trial Sales Feedback

Technology Trends: US and Abroad (FY 2015-2016)

Water & Wastewater

Treatment, 16

Water Quality & Monitoring, 9

Operations, [VALUE]

Asset Renewals, Assessment &

Management, 6

Sludge Management, 4

Water Resources Management, 4 Condition

Assessment & Leakage, 3

Intelligent Networks, 3

Energy Generation & Efficiency, 2

Customer Management, 1

54 US TAG Technologies

(FY15/16)

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20 European TAG Technologies

Treatment

Res. Recovery

Monitoring

Energy Eff. Water Res. Mgmt

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European TAG Members (22) Aqualia Evides Mekorot Veolia Water Vitens Aqualogy Xylem PWN WIN Anglian Water Northumbrian Water Scottish Water Severn Trent Water Southern Water Thames Water Wessex Water United Utilities Dwr Cymru Welsh Water Yorkshire Water Affinity Water Bournemouth Water Sutton and East Surrey Water

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10 3

2

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20 Australian TAG Technologies

Condition Assessment &

Leakage, 6

Treatment, 4

[CATEGORY NAME]s, [VALUE]

Water Quality, 2

Intelligent Networks, 2

Business Process, 1

Water Resource

Management, 1

Sludge Management, 1

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ACTEW Barwon Water Central Highlands Water City West Water Coliban Water East Gippsland Water Gladstone Area Water Board Gosford City Council Goulburn Valley Water GWM Water Hunter Water

Lower Murray Water Mackay Regional Council Melbourne Water MidCoast Water Power & Water Corp (Darwin) Queensland Urban Utilities Westernport Water Greater Wellington Water (NZ) Shoalhaven Water South East Water Sydney Catchment Authority

Sydney Water Unity Water Wannon Water Water Corp. Western Water SA Water Yarra Valley Water SEQ Water

30 Australian TAG Members

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Collaborative Technology Trials by European TAG Members Technology Description Greener Waste Modular Reed Bed with P removal

Weedingtech Trial to test effectiveness of weed killing system on water and wastewater locations

Ferrate (onsite generator) Testing ferrate performance on multiple contaminants

ZAPS Real time optical analysis of multiple parameters – validation and testing of system

LG Sound Floating algae monitoring and Ultrasonic treatment

Puralytics Decentralized / disconnected property water treatment

Hydro Industries Electrocoagulation trial and comparison to chemical coagulation

Strathkelvin Trial to verify instrumentation cleaning and calibration, as well as potential to control aeration system

Frog Environmental Trial to test floating reed bed system and P removal media in final effluent lagoons

Water quality sensors Comparison of multiple water quality sensors in distribution systems

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Collaborative Trials by Australian TAG Members

Technology Description

Echologics – LeakFinder Leak detection and condition assessment

Thinkxtra - Sigfox Intelligent Networks (IoT)

Assetic Predictor Asset management software

Pure Technologies – PipeDiver Leak detection and condition assessment

Rezatec Water resource management (mapping pollution sources)

ENDETEC – Tecta PDS Rapid microbiological contamination detection

Geointeractive – 3D mapping Leak detection and condition assessment

Steinhardt - Hydroguard Sewer flushing equipment

Ultrawaves Sludge treatment

NNCo - LoRA Smart meters

Salt Water – AqMB Prophet Forecasting and optimization software

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Collaborative Studies Across Global TAG Regions

Technical theme Description

In-pipe hydro Reviewing microturbines installed in pipes and pressure reduction infrastructure

Leak detection and condition assessment Benchmarking analysis of established and emerging technologies

Water quality sensors Comprehensive review of water quality monitoring and analytics solutions

Pipe lining Comparison of current and emerging pipe lining technologies

POU filtration devices Evaluation of global technology solutions for lead and bacteriological contaminants (particular interest in public spaces, including schools)

Pipe cleaning Comparison of current and emerging technologies to clean distribution pipes

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THANK YOU! NICOLE KAISER HEAD OF TAG WEST, ISLE INC. NICOLE.KAISER@ISLEUTILITIES.COM 301-412-8464

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