Newsletter | August 7, 2026

08.07.26 -- How AI-Powered Predictive Maintenance Is Reducing Downtime

IN THIS ISSUE:

Source & Drinking Water Treatment

Distribution & Collection Systems

Wastewater Treatment

Industry News

Utility Management

Technology Showcase

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SOURCE & DRINKING WATER TREATMENT

Protecting Our Water — Keep Chemicals In The Tank

Leaking or overfilled tanks can cause environmental problems, contaminate drinking water, and cost a company millions of dollars. Proper instrumentation, monitoring, and control can prevent these problems.

Drinking Water Reservoir Seismic Rehabilitation

Upgrading reservoirs for seismic resilience requires high-strength, lightweight solutions. Fiber-reinforced polymer wraps provide essential structural reinforcement without adding dead weight, allowing for flexible, cost-effective installation that ensures long-term utility safety and continued community use of recreational spaces.

Treatment Of Cyanotoxins In Drinking Water With Activated Carbon

Recently, cyanobacteria and cyanotoxins have become a high-profile drinking water quality concern. The combination of weather conditions, agricultural phosphate runoff, and other factors has produced water conditions that have favored the formation of cyanobacteria in surface water supplies.

Groundwater DWTP (AK) — DEXSORB Full-Scale

A DWTP client in Alaska detected elevated PFAS contamination levels in two groundwater wells supplying drinking water to 85 service connections. Combined concentration of EPA PFAS6 was detected at 490 to 810 ppt.

DISTRIBUTION & COLLECTION SYSTEMS

How Satellite-Based Leak Detection Saves Utility Budgets Millions

Across the globe, water systems face an invisible crisis that drains billions of dollars every year. In the U.S. alone, aging infrastructure causes water losses costing utilities an estimated $6.4 billion annually. But a breakthrough in satellite-based leak detection is changing the game, delivering unprecedented savings and operational efficiency. 

AquaSBR Replaces 60-Year-Old Treatment Plant At Moab, UT

AquaSBR technology helped Moab modernize wastewater treatment, improve effluent quality, manage growth, and achieve exceptional operational efficiency with flexible, automated performance.

Modern Clog-Free Wastewater Pumping Solution

Wastewater utilities need a modern solids-handling pumping solution. They need pumps that can automatically dislodge clogs, self-clean, and temporarily adjust inlet openings to accommodate larger or more difficult debris.

A Pumping Primer — Considerations For Prime-Assisted Wastewater Pump Stations

Prime-assisted wastewater pump stations that house all mechanical and electrical components above-grade are a safe and cost-saving alternative to traditional or chopper submersibles, addressing confined space restrictions and improving operating efficiency and reliability.

WASTEWATER TREATMENT

Wastewater Treatment and Reuse — Lake Arrowhead, CA

In 2000, the district’s average water demand was 2.3 million gallons per day (MGD) and was estimated to grow over 20% by 2030. Unfortunately, there was not a sufficient or permanently reliable source of supply to meet future demands.

Revolutionizing Wastewater Management In Four Cities Through Water Mixing

Historically, lift station operators have turned to chemical treatments as the primary means of managing grease buildup. However, these methods carry inherent drawbacks. 

The Enduring Value Of Ultrasonic Level Measurement In Water And Wastewater Level Applications

Discover how using ultrasonic technology allows level and pump controllers to progress in ways that enhance both accuracy and usability — rather than remaining static.

Upgrading Your Blowers: Low-Cost Wastewater Treatment

The key to lowering your operating costs might be changing a few or more air blowers from your blower installation. Is it time to replace your equipment? Let’s check!

UTILITY MANAGEMENT

Why Industrial Pretreatment Programs Are Drowning In Administration, And What Modern Technology Can Do About It

Evaluating industrial discharge data manually consumes valuable staff time and increases risk. Automated sampling ingestion flags limit violations instantly, streamlining enforcement, reducing administrative strain, and keeping municipal wastewater treatment infrastructure protected.

Turning Data Into Awareness: Real-Time Dashboards Empowering AI-Enhanced Operator Insight

Wastewater treatment plants are complex, fast-moving systems. Flows fluctuate throughout the day. Loads vary with the weather and industrial activity — equipment cycles on and off. Biological systems respond gradually, then suddenly.

Panametrics Technology Helps Track Potable Water Leaks

Concerned about the volume of water leakages throughout their network, a Swedish water authority turned to Panametrics flow meters to map their municipal water network — enabling quick leak identification and fixes.

Centralized Data Management And Compliance Reporting

120Water allows all your tools to work together to efficiently manage your data and simplify your workflows. Everything you need to execute a comprehensive compliance program — sampling, data management, and reporting — all lives in one easy-to-use platform purpose built for water professionals.

INDUSTRY NEWS

How AI-Powered Predictive Maintenance Is Reducing Downtime In Water Treatment Plants

Rather than reacting to equipment failures after they occur, utilities are now using AI-powered predictive maintenance to identify potential failures days or even weeks before they happen.

EPA Convenes Roundtable Focused On Strengthening The Water Sector Workforce

Can Wind Be Harnessed To Capture And Convert Atmospheric Water Into Freshwater?

Carollo Engineers To Lead Full-Scale Application Of Machine Learning To Wastewater Disinfection Control

NYC DEP Completes $155 Million Modernization Of NYC's Original Sewage Treatment Plant

TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE

FOG Compliance Software

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SwiftComply

Dual 10K Kleen Water Filter

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United Rentals

Contaminant Removal

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WRT - Water Remediation Technology

Dual-Diaphragm Chemical Feed

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Blue-White Industries

Submersible Wastewater Pump Type ABS AS

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Sulzer Pumps Solutions Inc.

RoFAS Septage Station

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HUBER Technology, LLC

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