Newsletter | March 21, 2024

03.21.24 -- New Tech Removes Microplastics With 94% Efficiency; Lucrative Contracting Opportunities Within Water Infrastructure

IN THIS ISSUE:

Start-Up And Operating Tips For Jet Aeration Systems

Utility Combined Data From 22 Types Of Sources Into A Digital Twin To Monitor Its Water System

How To Get The Most Out Of Your Drum Screen

WRD Of Southern California Incorporate Direct-Coupling Of Toray UF To Toray RO

An Economical Approach To The LT2 Rule

Considerations Before Treating PFAS

Devising A Unique Dewatering System In A No-Room-For-Error Bypass Project

AMI And Leak Detection Stops The Flow Of Non-Revenue Water

Specifying Performance Over Equipment Quickly Reduces THMs In Distribution System

Scientists Can Now Remove Microplastics From Our Water With 94% Efficiency

Reliable Flow Meters And Transmitters Installed In Water Reclamation Plant

Upgrades In Water Infrastructure Point To Lucrative Contracting Opportunities

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FEATURED ARTICLES

Utility Combined Data From 22 Types Of Sources Into A Digital Twin To Monitor Its Water System In Real Time

Bentley’s water solutions helped build a unified management program to access data in the field, producing operation gains of 25%.

Water Replenishment District Of Southern California Incorporate Direct-Coupling Of Toray UF To Toray RO For High Recovery And Energy Savings

Through the Water Independence Now program, WRD aims to provide 4 million residents in the Los Angeles region with an entirely local sustainable groundwater supply.

How To Get The Most Out Of Your Drum Screen

Duperon’s drum screen utilizes a blend of features that address major operator pain points, including wear-resistant parts and an easy-to-clean design.

Start-Up And Operating Tips For Jet Aeration Systems

Jet aeration systems are extremely efficient due to their high alpha factor and clean water oxygen transfer performance. Proper start-up, operation, and maintenance will ensure reliable service and a long life.

An Economical Approach To The LT2 Rule

Water Online spoke with Alfredo Rizo-Patron and Cyndi Benson of Harmsco Filtration Products about the factors that create the most problems for these communities as well as cost-effective options for achieving and maintaining compliance.

Specifying Performance Over Equipment Quickly Reduces THMs In The Colorado Springs’ Distribution System

Colorado Springs, CO, enjoys some of the highest quality drinking water in the country, with most of its water coming from high country snowmelt. Despite its pristine origin in the mountains, the water at the far end of the distribution system is prone to developing trihalomethanes (THMs) due to low turnover and high water age.

Devising A Unique Dewatering System In A No-Room-For-Error Bypass Project

Xylem Rental Solutions engineered an affordable and functional temporary bypass system to keep water out of a sedimentation basin so crews could erect a weir to reduce the potential for carbon discharge into the Niagara River.

AMI And Leak Detection Stops The Flow Of Non-Revenue Water

How are water utilities getting the deluge of real and apparent water losses under control? The City of Elmhurst, a stately suburb west of Chicago with a population of about 46,000 residents, is a case study on how one municipality took on the issue.

Considerations Before Treating PFAS

Without official federal limits on per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS), is it better to buy water from a new source or attempt to reduce PFAS levels now?

Reliable Flow Meters And Transmitters Installed In Water Reclamation Plant

The deep tunnel sewerage system (DTSS) is an efficient and cost-efficient solution to meet Singapore’s long-term needs for used water collection, treatment, reclamation, and disposal. Conceptualized and managed by PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency, it was conceived as a cost-effective and sustainable solution to meet Singapore’s long-term used water needs.

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INDUSTRY NEWS

Scientists Can Now Remove Microplastics From Our Water With 94% Efficiency

University of Waterloo researchers have created a new technology that can remove harmful microplastics from contaminated water with 94% efficiency.

Bridging The Gap: USU Computer Scientists Develop Model To Enhance Water Data From Satellites

Water Recycling Leaders Remove Barriers And Elevate Opportunities

16th Annual Fix A Leak Week Reminds Businesses To Reduce Water Waste

USDA Bringing High-Speed Internet, Clean Drinking Water, And Modern Infrastructure To Tribal Communities

Membrion Propels Expansion Of Sustainable Water Solutions With 100+ Accelerator

DEXSORB Approved To Treat PFAS In Massachusetts

TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

Ultrapen PT5 Dissolved Oxygen (DO) And Temperature Pen Datasheet

The PT5 is a rugged, lab-accurate water quality pocket tester with simple, one-button functionality.

Rotary Press Overview

Learn how to achieve greater dewatering efficiency with the rotary press — offering dry cake, little maintenance, and low operating costs in a compact plug-and-play system that drastically reduces water usage, all at a competitive price.

1100TDM Series Tandem MEGALUG Mechanical Joint Restraint

The Series 1100TDM MEGALUG joint restraint is designed for use on ductile iron pipe conforming to ANSI/AWWA C151/A21.51 (all thickness classes) when restraining mechanical joint pipe fittings with high pressure.

FEATURED GUEST COLUMNS

Upgrades In Water Infrastructure Point To Lucrative Contracting Opportunities

In February of 2024, additional federal funding was announced for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Almost $6 billion is now available for every state and territory for water projects. As a result, contracting opportunities for private sector collaborations are being announced weekly.

Outgrowing Legacy Utility Payment Systems: How To Disrupt The Status Quo Without Disruption

Legacy organizations are those that stand the test of time. Some are able to do so through allegiance to traditional systems. Many others, however, do so by adopting positive innovations that improve operations while staying true to their values. In my 20 years of working to supply high-quality water and exceptional customer service to the San Jose area, I have seen the latter philosophy at its finest.

PRODUCT FOCUS

Lagoon Commander Mixer - RELIANT Water Technologies

CHEM-FEED Multi-Diaphragm Chemical Metering Pump - Blue-White Industries

Swan Service Offerings - Swan Analytical USA

Sewatec/Sewabloc – Wastewater Pump With F-max Enhanced Hydraulic System - KSB, Inc.

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