MORE WATER INDUSTRY FEATURES

• Municipal Water Treatment: A Look At The Advantages Of Performance Testing For Powdered Activated Carbon

  Evaluating Powdered Activated Carbon through site-specific performance testing allows water utilities to optimize chemical dosing based on real-world efficacy rather than upfront price, preventing costly operational strains and ensuring reliable contaminant removal.

• When It Comes To PFAS Removal, Not All Media Are Created Equal

  As regulatory standards for PFAS become more stringent, specialized ion exchange resins provide a more efficient, high-capacity alternative to traditional carbon media, ultimately lowering long-term operational costs and improving overall system throughput and performance.

• Ensure Safety And Compliance With A Guide To Sterilization Validation

  Sterilization validation is vital in pharma and medical device manufacturing to ensure product safety and regulatory compliance. Explore essential principles, best practices, and frameworks for effective implementation.

• Limitations Of Spectral Measurements

  Standard spectrometers struggle with steep edges and high OD. IDEX’s Peregrine and KolaDeep™ systems offer superior spectral resolution and sensitivity for precise optical filter measurement.

• 3 Utilities Achieve Cleaner, More Reliable Water For Their Communities With Intelligent Solutions

  From droughts to floods to leaking pipes, water utilities are under more pressure than ever. Traditional infrastructure wasn’t designed for today’s demands, but digital technology is helping close the gap. Tucson Water, Buffalo Sewer Authority and Hot Springs are three utilities leveraging Xylem’s intelligent solutions to identify and address issues before they happen – providing a cleaner, more reliable water supply for the communities they serve.

• Taking The Lead On Ditching Lead

  AWWA C800, Underground Service Line Valves and Fittings, was built around the use of one brass alloy, C83600, also known as leaded red brass, favored for its manufacturability and low cost. Over the last two decades, the waterworks industry has transitioned to brass alloys that meet the definition of lead-free for most surfaces contacting potable water.

• Is Monitoring Of Total Or Free Chlorine A Better Option For Dechlorination Control?

  Accurate dechlorination control requires monitoring all residual oxidants that threaten membrane integrity. Total chlorine analysis provides the necessary precision at ultra-low levels, ensuring comprehensive protection against oxidative damage while maintaining reagent stability during intermittent system operations.

• How Climate Change Is Reshaping Surface Water Treatment Plant Design

  Climate change is expanding source water variability beyond historical limits, forcing treatment plants to design for wider conditions—and making digital planning essential for resilient infrastructure decisions.

• How Advanced Oxidation Is Tackling 1,4 Dioxane At Orlando Drum & Container

  Orlando Drum & Container eliminates hazardous 1,4 Dioxane from groundwater using Pinnacle Ozone Solutions’ Advanced Oxidation Process, restoring water quality sustainably and ensuring regulatory compliance.

• PFAS Treatment Technologies For Water Utilities And PFAS-Contaminated Sites

  Discover how PFAS treatment technologies can provide safer drinking water and limit the amount of PFAS in the environment.

• Strategies To Win Breakthrough Designation In Rare Disease Programs

  Breakthrough designation can unlock faster paths for rare disease therapies. Learn how smart timing, compelling evidence, and early regulatory alignment can turn promising science into accelerated patient impact.

• How GenAI Is Supercharging Digital Transformation For Rural Water Utilities Across The United States

  From streamlining data workflows to preserving decades of field knowledge, utilities of all sizes are demonstrating that GenAI isn’t just a technology trend — it’s a workforce enabler.

• The Cost Of Not Using Ozone, A Lifecycle ROI Analysis For Water Treatment Systems

  Focusing on lifecycle ROI reveals ozone's value. It significantly reduces chemical and operational costs while extending filter media life, providing measurable long-term financial savings and compliance resilience.

• 3 Utilities Turning Wastewater Into Opportunity With Advanced Treatment And Reuse

  Read about three of the most pressing wastewater challenges utilities face today and how Stratmoor Hills, Key West Resort Utilities, and Beijing Water Group are using advanced treatment and reuse to overcome them.

• Simulating PUPSIT Or Gas Purges In Bacterial Challenge Tests

  Managing PUPSIT‑related risks is a critical part of contamination control. Learn how bacterial retention studies, wetting fluids, and downstream practices influence sterility assurance.

• A Risk-Based Approach To Plasmid DNA And mRNA Process Development

  Balancing robust analytics and clinical readiness is key for early-phase pDNA and mRNA therapeutics amid structural complexity and regulatory challenges.

• EPA PFAS Drinking Water Standards: Ensuring Safe and Clean Water

  In this article, Transcend will highlight the importance of EPA PFAS drinking water standards as well as how they ensure safe and clean water systems. We also provide the opportunity to streamline wastewater design for utilities, engineering consultants, and equipment suppliers.

• Hot Springs Combats Aging Infrastructure Challenges With Xylem Digital Solutions

  The City of Hot Springs, Arkansas knows the challenges of dealing with aging infrastructure well. The city’s 143-year-old system covers 923 miles of water mains in rocky terrain, making it difficult to detect leaks. That is why the utility’s water department decided to act.