Newsletter | August 28, 2026

08.28.26 -- Floating Wetlands Slash Wastewater Greenhouse Gas Emissions

IN THIS ISSUE:

Source & Drinking Water Treatment

Distribution & Collection Systems

Wastewater Treatment

Industry News

Utility Management

Technology Showcase

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Shaping The Future Of Water: Insights From Ron Koch On A Changing Water Industry

Spanning several decades of firsthand experience, Ron Koch, Director of Business Development at Master Meter, joins The Water Online Show for a nostalgic yet forward-looking interview tracking the monumental shifts in waterworks technology from manual operations to advanced automation.

SOURCE & DRINKING WATER TREATMENT

Energy Efficiency In Surface Water Treatment: Where Utilities Can Save Big

What if your plant's biggest cost driver was locked in at the design stage? See how early energy optimization reshapes whole-life financial outcomes.

 

Deployment Of NextStep In Reverse Osmosis Systems

Pulsafeeder has secured a significant order for its NextStep series of stepper motor-driven metering pumps, specifically for use in advanced Reverse Osmosis (RO) applications. This deployment underscores the growing demand for precision chemical dosing in high-performance water treatment systems.

L&T Construction Delivers Clean Drinking Water To 2.5 Million Residents In India's Rural Communities

As part of India’s Jal Jeevan Mission, the Rajghat multivillage rural water supply scheme stands out as a transformative project.

Removal Of PFAS Contamination In Horsham Township, PA, Water Supply

Discover how PFAS-selective ion exchange resin offers a cost-effective alternative to traditional filtration methods. This case study details the transition to non-detectable contamination levels, showcasing the performance advantages of resin technology in securing resilient, high-quality public water supplies.

DISTRIBUTION & COLLECTION SYSTEMS

The Top Seven Ways The STRAINPRESS® Helps With Digester Debris Issues

Read about the seven ways that the HUBER Sludge Cleaner STRAINPRESS® saves money and time while establishing a safer work environment.

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MDC Preserves Service While Upgrading Infrastructure

Discover how a major utility leveraged advanced in-line isolation technology to abandon an aging water main and prepare for new pipeline infrastructure without disrupting service to nearby businesses or residents at a busy town intersection.

Thrust Restraint Design Equations And Soil Parameters For Ductile Iron And PVC Pipe

These equations and soil parameters are an effort to provide the piping system designer with conservative techniques and parameters for the design of underground restrained joint piping systems. 

The Life Cycle Benefits Of Ductile Iron Pipe: A Comprehensive Comparison With Other Pipe Materials

In this article, explore the life cycle benefits of ductile iron pipe in comparison with PCCP, PVC, and HDPE pipes.

WASTEWATER TREATMENT

How To Manage Warm-Season Biological Upsets In Wastewater Lagoons

The rate of biological activity in a treatment lagoon is largely a function of water temperature. Once the water rises above roughly 59 °F (15 °C), metabolic rates increase across the entire microbial and invertebrate community.

 

The Minimalist Guide to Water Quality Analysis For Biological Nutrient Removal

Nitrogen and phosphorus are two wastewater constituents that, together, pose one of the most high-profile threats for consumers and the environment. An abundance of these elements is what ultimately leads to the formation of toxic algae in surface waters, an environmental issue that regularly gains mainstream headlines and, in some cases, poses an acute health risk to consumers.

Blower Overhaul 101: What's Involved And Why It's Essential

Even the best-maintained blowers wear down. Timely overhauls prevent catastrophic failure, extend equipment life, and restore blower performance to “like new” condition — often at half the replacement cost.

Your Clarifier Is Down. Now What Do You Do?

By employing portable clarifiers, plant managers can keep their operation running, treating water to the same standards expected under normal conditions until the primary unit is back online.

UTILITY MANAGEMENT

Beaverton's New AMI Solution Checks Every Box: Operations, Billing, Service, And Savings

This Q&A follows the Webinar: Beaverton's New AMI Solution Checks Every Box: Operations, Billing, Service, & Savings. The webinar featured the leadership team from Beaverton Water Division as they discussed lessons learned across operations, billing, and customer service, offering a 360-degree perspective on implementing and managing an AMI system.

 

Your Chlorine Sensor Is Lying to You — Here's 65 Days Of Proof

The operators at Compton Durville Water Treatment Works thought their chlorine dosing was under control. Their membrane sensor showed residuals right at setpoint. The PID loop was doing its job. On paper, everything looked fine. It wasn't.

AI-Driven Chemical Optimization In Wastewater Treatment Through Data-Based Decision Making

Chemical programs are essential components of wastewater treatment. Whether the goal is phosphorus removal, odor control, improved solids settling, or final polishing, chemicals often play a vital role in meeting permit limits and ensuring stable operations.

Panametrics Water Flow Meters: Boundary Busting Longevity And Quality

Late last millennium, Panametrics installed a model 6068 liquid clamp-on flow meter for the measurement of water in Kinlochleven Hydro Power, a hydroelectric power plant in Scotland, to monitor turbine generator performance.

INDUSTRY NEWS

 

Floating Wetlands Slash Wastewater Greenhouse Gas Emissions

A world-first trial of floating wetland pods in wastewater lagoons shows they cut greenhouse gas emissions by more than a quarter, highlighting their potential as a nature-based solution for decarbonising the water sector.

From 'Disposal' To 'Reuse' Of Wastewater

Catalyzing The Community: Chemists, Navajo Leaders Educate On Clean Water

Mountain Hayfields Can Filter Nutrients And Support Clean Water

Heightened Water Resilience Challenge Demands Turning Data Into Earlier Action – Says Kohtari

TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE

Submersible Grinder Pump Type ABS Piranha

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Sulzer Pumps Solutions Inc.

 

 

HydraForce Lift Station Agitators

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Kasco Marine

 

SITRANS FS290

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Siemens Process Instrumentation

 

 

Allegro Cellular AMI

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Master Meter, Inc.

 

 

HOP.SEL Pump Selection

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HOMA Pump Technology

 

OX Series

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Jacobi Carbons Inc.

 

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