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  • AMERICAN And Partners Install Boltless Restrained Underwater Pipeline System In Ashland, Wisconsin

    Beneath the waters of Chequamegon Bay on Lake Superior in Ashland, Wisconsin, about 4,500 feet of 24-inch AMERICAN Flex-Ring Ductile Iron Pipe and a submerged timber crib intake structure were installed to ensure the city’s residents have quality drinking water for the next 100 years. The Ashland Water Intake Project began May 1, 2025, and is now complete.

  • L.A.'s Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant Leverages Water Reuse To Protect Groundwater Supply

    In this article, Lance Thibodeaux, division manager for the Terminal Island water reclamation division at LA Sanitation and Environment, describes Terminal Island’s industry leading water reuse program and its long-time partnership with Xylem.

  • How The AI Economy Is Reshaping Water—And What Utilities Can Do About It

    This white paper underscores that cities and the new economy share the same vulnerabilities: drought risk, infrastructure fragility, and rising expectations for sustainability. It also highlights how leading technology and manufacturing companies are ready to invest in water security because their operations depend on it.

  • How To Ensure Chemical Metering Systems Are BABA Compliant

    BABA has transformed chemical metering system specifications from a technical choice into a regulatory requirement. This article examines how domestic content rules affect pumps, skids, and components — and why early planning, documentation, and manufacturer transparency now play a decisive role in project success.

  • Using Biological Competition To Suppress Algae Growth

    Effective algae control shifts the focus from removal to nutrient management. By leveraging bioaugmentation to outcompete algae for nitrogen and phosphorus, facilities can stabilize pH levels and dissolved oxygen, ensuring long-term pond clarity and consistent wastewater treatment performance.

  • Laying The Digital Foundation For Advanced Analytics In Wastewater Facilities

    Advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI are increasingly common topics in wastewater management. Plant managers hear about predictive maintenance, automated optimization, and forecasting tools that can alert operators before a process upset occurs. Some facilities are already testing these ideas, while others want to but feel held back because their data isn’t ready.

WATER ONLINE FEATURED VIDEOS

Which pipes fail most often — and where should utilities focus first? Drawing on data from more than 800 utilities, Greg Baird, Principal Consultant for Utility Financial Management at Black & Veatch, explains how pipe material, diameter, and age drive risk, and why smaller-diameter legacy pipes represent the biggest vulnerability.

Pipeline replacement projects leave little room for error. From the construction perspective, Andrew Beck, Regional Operations Manager at Garney, explains why detailed pre‑planning, clear shutdown strategies, and rigorous safety protocols are essential to delivering successful projects with minimal service disruption.

Before jumping into technology or construction, utilities need clarity on their goals. Christine Ballard, Vice President at CDM Smith, breaks pipeline programs into four clear objective “buckets” — from emergency leak response to long‑term renewal — helping utilities define success before the first dollar is spent.

Modern “find and fix” strategies rely on more than visual inspections. CDM Smith's Christine Ballard explains how AMI pressure sensing and passive acoustic monitoring can detect leaks early, track pipeline health over time, and help utilities act before failures escalate.

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AMI: ADVANCED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE

From leak detection and demand management to enhanced customer service and improved operational performance, AMI offers transformative potential for the modern utility. This AMI e-book explores these topics and more, illustrating how the benefits of AMI extend well beyond billing.

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SUPPLIER OF THE MONTH

Calgon Carbon, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kuraray Co., Ltd. (TYO: 3405) (Kuraray), is a global leader in the manufacture and/or distribution of innovative coal-, wood- and coconut-based activated carbon products – in granular, powdered, pelletized and cloth form – to meet the most challenging purification demands of customers throughout the world. 

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SPECIAL FEATURES

Join SWAN for the 16th Annual SWAN Conference in Tampa, Florida (June 2-4, 2026), focusing on the theme, “Adapting Your Digital Journey.” Digital transformation in the water sector isn’t a straight road. It evolves over time requiring pivots and continuous learning. This Conference aims to meet utilities where they are at, highlighting how to build and sustain success across people, processes, and technology.

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