Newsletter | February 8, 2024

02.08.24 -- U.S. Groundwater Is Drying Up Rapidly; Protecting Critical Infrastructure From Cyberattacks

IN THIS ISSUE:

How Does O&M Of Activated Carbon Compare To Ion Exchange Technology?

Water Treatment Plant Switches To Peristaltic Chemical Feed Pumps

New EPA PFAS Limits: Why Small Water Utilities Need Not Fear Them

Why Aeration Is Central To Sewage Treatment

Options For Mitigating The Formation Of Chlorate In Water Disinfection

Are Bypasses Needed With Today's Waterworks Gate Valves?

Ensuring Water Distribution Keeps Up With Increasing Demand From Growing Population

Optimizing Header Pressure For Energy Savings And Robust Control

Tackling Succession Planning Woes Head On

U.S. Groundwater Drying Up Rapidly

Yorkshire Water Reduces Leaks By 57%, Eliminating 30% Of Distribution Main Repairs

Will Industry Go Far Enough To Protect Critical Infrastructure And Manufacturing In 2024?

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FEATURED ARTICLES

Water Treatment Plant Switches To Peristaltic Chemical Feed Pumps

Read this case study to learn why a coastal water treatment plant decided to make the switch to peristaltic chemical metering pumps. 

Why Aeration Is Central To Sewage Treatment

Take a look at the reasons why sewage needs to be treated and the three main stages of doing so: primary, secondary, and tertiary.

How Does O&M Of Activated Carbon Compare To Ion Exchange Technology?

Water treatment plants (WTPs) that deciding between ion exchange (IX) or granular activated carbon (GAC) systems should weigh the operation and maintenance of each before implementing either technology.

New EPA PFAS Limits: Why Small Water Utilities Need Not Fear Them

Smaller water utilities may be in a panic over the EPA's proposed federal limits on PFAS, but there are two reasons for these smaller utilities to remain hopeful. 

Options For Mitigating The Formation Of Chlorate In Water Disinfection

In this article, read about chlorate, how it forms, how it can be mitigated, and the benefits of on-site generation of oxidants. 

Are Bypasses Needed With Today's Waterworks Gate Valves?

Up until recently, there was no empirical data to support the position that bypasses, for the routine operation of resilient wedge gate valves, are not needed. 

Ensuring Water Distribution Keeps Up With Increasing Demand From Growing Population

To address the growing population and projected water demand over the next 30 years, the Henry County Water Authority recently completed a master plan update that includes two booster pump stations – the Fairview booster pump station and the Southeastern booster pump station.

Tackling Succession Planning Woes Head On

Digital solutions such as automation, digital systems, dashboards, and sensors help resolve this challenge and provide staff with operational insights into their facilities, but these alone are not enough. Knowledge capture and transfer represent a core piece to smooth succession planning.

Optimizing Header Pressure For Energy Savings And Robust Control

Many wastewater treatment plants are discovering flow-based blower and valve control strategies are better suited to their needs than pressure-based control strategies.

Yorkshire Water Reduces Leaks By 57%, Eliminating 30% Of Annual Distribution Main Repairs

Yorkshire Water Services (YWS) is a leading UK water utility that serves nearly 5.5 million people. Their belief that innovation is one of the key driving forces that allows utilities to deliver better services to their customers while keeping costs down has led them to always seek out new ways to improve their operations both now and in the future.

INDUSTRY NEWS

U.S. Groundwater Drying Up At ‘Rapid And Accelerating’ Rate

As a warming climate intensifies drought and increasing consumption around the country stresses systems, a recent study has uncovered more bad news for the country’s drinking water supplies.

How Does Agriculture Affect Freshwaters?

The Costly, Unintended Consequences Produced By The National Flood Insurance Program

Landmark Study Finds Alarming Cancer Rates Among Camp Lejeune Service Members, Staff

Update Gives Insights Into Non-Acoustic Leak Technologies

St. Lawrence River Heavily Polluted By Pharmaceutical Products

US Water Alliance Convenes Multidisciplinary Team To Develop Greenhouse Gas Emission Guidance For Water Utilities

TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

Detroit's Lead Service Line Replacement Program Success Story

Learn how the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department had its eyes opened to data points that allowed them to be more cost-effective, faster, and more efficient in replacing lead service lines. 

Drinking Water Lead-Free Technology

Learn about the least disruptive, most cost-effective solution to deliver reliable lead-free water to every home. This proven water lead technology creates a lead-proof barrier inside existing pipes at a fraction of the cost, time, and disturbance of traditional replacement technology and can ensure long-term resilience and environmental protection.

Water And Wastewater Treatment Applications Guide

From aeration lines to digester gases, from disinfection processes to pump flow protection, the right flow measurement instrumentation ensures optimal process operations and minimized maintenance that will save you time and expenses. 

FEATURED GUEST COLUMNS

Will Industry Go Far Enough To Protect Critical Infrastructure And Manufacturing In 2024?

Over the past few years, we’ve witnessed cyberattacks against food producers, agricultural businesses, and product manufacturers. These attacks  threaten food security, supply chains, and — for all of our societies that have grown comfortable with running water and in-home electricity — our way of life.

I Grew Up During A Drought — Here's What It Taught Me About 'Nudging' Sustainability Behaviors

The need to understand how to encourage people to adopt more climate-friendly behaviors is pressing, but “nudging” people to adopt behaviors such as recycling, taking public transport, and reducing their consumption of energy and water is notoriously difficult. 

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