Water Online Highlights

1. Who Will Replace Your Best Operator? 8/8/2026

   Utilities can refill a vacancy. They cannot rehire the judgment that kept a system stable at 2 a.m. The work now is to preserve that judgment without taking the operator out of command.

2. Water System Attacks Prompt Call For Stronger Cybersecurity Standards 8/6/2026

   Recent cyberattacks targeting more than 30 Minnesota community water systems have renewed scrutiny of cybersecurity preparedness across the water sector and intensified calls for stronger federal oversight and standards.

3. Control Point Added To Airport Fire Suppression Line 8/6/2026

   Upgrading active fire protection lines in high-security facilities requires precision isolation without compromising system readiness. Live tap valve insertion creates permanent control points under line pressure, eliminating service disruptions during critical infrastructure overhauls.

4. Hydroelectric Facility Penstock Rehabilitation 8/6/2026

   Restoring century-old hydroelectric penstocks requires advanced trenchless techniques to resolve severe structural cracking and wall loss. Stand-alone composite liners restore full load-bearing capacity without reliance on deteriorated steel, extending asset lifespans while minimizing facility downtime.

5. Installation Of AVT EZ Valves To Support Creation Of Stormwater Retention Pond 8/6/2026

   Infrastructure modifications on active C900 PVC sewer mains require careful isolation to protect delicate pipe materials. Operating under live line pressure enables safe cutting debris removal while establishing permanent isolation points without triggering costly service shutdowns.

6. The Afterlife Of PFAS: Solving A Problem That Doesn't End 8/6/2026

   Managing persistent water contaminants requires shifting from temporary removal to complete lifecycle destruction. Sustainable remediation strategies target upstream industrial discharge and concentrate waste streams to permanently safeguard drinking water sources from re-contamination.

7. Revolutionizing Water Filtration: Inside Harmsco's Industrial And Municipal Solutions 8/5/2026

   In this episode of The Water Online Show, host Angela Godwin sits down with Harmsco’s German Gutierrez and Cyndi Benson to explore how a company that began selling pool cartridges has evolved into a global filtration leader.

8. Unlocking Hidden Water Revenue: How AI Is Transforming Pipe & Meter Management 8/4/2026

   In this episode of The Water Online Show, George Demosthenous from VODA.ai reveals how AI decision-support software is helping water utilities move beyond broad assumptions and make faster, more defensible infrastructure choices using data they already own.

9. Billions Flow Into Water Treatment Plant Modernization Projects 8/4/2026

   Water treatment facilities have become one of the fastest-growing segments of the public infrastructure marketplace as communities across America confront decades of deferred maintenance, increasingly stringent water-quality standards, population growth, and emerging contaminants.

10. Aging In Place: How Acoustic Testing Is Reshaping AC Pipe Renewal Decisions 8/4/2026

    Faced with aging water networks and limited capital, utilities can optimize infrastructure spending by moving away from age-based scheduling. Non-invasive structural assessments identify true asset degradation and hidden leaks, ensuring critical funding targets the highest-risk pipes.