Newsletter | April 12, 2024

04.12.24 -- The Omnipresence Of PFAS – And What We Can Do About Them

IN THIS ISSUE:

Source & Drinking Water Treatment

Distribution & Collection Systems

Wastewater Treatment

Industry News

Utility Management

Technology Showcase

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SOURCE & DRINKING WATER TREATMENT

Medium Pressure UV: A Sustainable Solution For Water Disinfection And Dechlorination

Take a closer look at medium-pressure UV systems that offer a 2-in-1 solution with simultaneous disinfection and dechlorination for greater environmental savings.

How To Properly Start-Up And Condition A New Granular Activated Carbon Bed

Bed conditioning and startup procedures are designed to optimize the performance of the carbon bed and maximize adsorption capacity to achieve treatment goals.

Drinking Water Disinfection At Lunenberg, MA, USA Local Community

In this case study, read how the Lunenburg Water District improved their water disinfection system with the installation of an Atlantium RZ300-11 HOD UV system. The system effectively disinfects water, meets future demands, and eliminates chlorine taste and odor.

Sustainability And Safety Considerations For PFAS Removal

PFAS removal cartridges offer several health, safety, and sustainability advantages over bulk media systems.

DISTRIBUTION & COLLECTION SYSTEMS

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.

Advanced Flow Meters Save Millions In Maintenance Costs And Non-Revenue Water Loss

Learn how a municipal water treatment department reduced annual maintenance costs by $265,000, while forecasting an ultimate savings of up to $3 million in yearly non-revenue water losses. 

How To Cost-Effectively Increase Pumping Station Capacity

Early detection of leaks can preserve pumping station capacity. Full-profile insertion (FPI) mag meters can be installed near valves and bends, making them ideal for pumping stations.

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.

WASTEWATER TREATMENT

Is It Time To Upgrade Your Aeration And Mixing Systems?

Wastewater plants looking to update or replace aeration and mixing equipment should work closely with an established applied engineering company that provides customized solutions for individual needs.

Alpha Gone Astray: How To Ensure An Aeration Design Will Work

By understanding the types of substances and processes that can negatively impact aeration performance, operators can ensure that their system works as intended.

How Wastewater Surveillance Can Serve As A Long-Term Public Health Tool

Learn how wastewater surveillance can be used to anonymously analyze the spread of disease via testing community sewage. 

The Importance Of Ultrafiltration/Microfiltration Membrane Systems In Reclaiming Industrial Wastewater

Increasing water scarcity, which results in higher water costs, is pushing manufacturers to reclaim and reuse their wastewater. 

UTILITY MANAGEMENT

Separating The Benefits Of Data Science From "AI" Snake Oil

Is "machine learning" just digital snake oil? That's what some have begun to wonder. It's entirely reasonable for those in charge of a city's water resources to be doubtful about the benefits of machine learning when it comes to reliably tracking down lead service lines (LSL).

AIMS Companies Overcome Workload Spikes With Sewermatics AI

Learn how Sewermatics AI extends contractor crew bandwidth to expedite inspections and keep projects on pace.

Private Side Inventorying: Tackling The LCRR Challenge

With the revised Lead and Copper Rule calling for a full Lead Service Line Inventory by October of 2024, water professionals must begin a massive-scale project. No part of the challenge is more daunting than collecting information on private-side service lines – and systems across the nation have a long road ahead of them to get the data needed to succeed in this project.

CCR Do's And Don'ts

If you’re a water utility, you know about the Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). It is the key element of the Safe Drinking Water Act’s public right-to-know provisions, and often a missed opportunity for utilities to engage with the consumer. 

INDUSTRY NEWS

The Omnipresence Of PFAS—And What We Can Do About Them

PFAS are everywhere. Because of their longevity and resistance to disintegration, PFAS can last thousands of years. These compounds are now so ubiquitous that an estimated 98% of the U.S. population has detectable concentrations in their blood.

Ocean Floor A 'Reservoir' For Plastic Pollution, World-First Study Finds

Researchers Envision Sci-Fi Worlds Involving Changes To Atmospheric Water Cycle

NAWC: EPA Final Regs To Address PFAS in Water Is Good First Step

CDA Comments On National Primary Drinking Water Regulations For Lead And Copper: Improvements

Veolia Advances PFAS Mitigation In Drinking Water With More Than 30 Treatment Projects Launched In The U.S.

DOI Announces $19M For Innovative Solar Panel Installation Over Canals

TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE

Diaphragm Pump, 2" Air Operated, Aluminum

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United Rentals

ULTRAPEN PT And PTBT Series Pocket Testers

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Myron L Company

Compit Pressure Sewer System

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Flygt -- A Xylem Brand

Submersible Propeller Pump Type ABS VUPX

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Sulzer Pumps Solutions Inc.

optimyze: Condition Monitoring To Optimize Your Bottom Line

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Goulds Water Technology -- A Xylem Brand

Gas Buster

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Ironclad Environmental Solutions

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