08.25.25 -- $3.5B Wastewater Project Finally Kicks Off In Pittsburgh

Join Water Online Live on August 26th at 2pm ET for a virtual panel discussion as we explore the evolution of AI in the water space, the benefits for operations, and tips for implementation. Registration is free for this digital event.

Drinking water taste and odor issues — which have increased in both frequency and intensity in recent years — are putting municipalities in a tough spot. Beyond the simple aesthetic ramifications, failing to address these issues invariably creates consumer uncertainty about the quality and safety of the water. The good news is that dosing powdered activated carbon into the water stream provides an efficient and cost-effective solution to looming taste and odor problems.

In this article, Transcend breaks down the evolution and impact of PFAS regulations over the years, while suggesting innovative technology to assist the affected industries.

As public awareness of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) grows, so too does concern over their widespread presence in our water, soil, food, and even our bodies. Rapid, on-site, or remotely operated detection of these “forever chemicals” is a crucial step to understanding the levels of PFAS within our systems.

As outlined in earlier articles, increasing public awareness or even seeking legal action are potential tools to help municipalities gain control of the wipes problem. However, many agencies have seen that these strategies are not completely effective in the long term, and they must also employ new technologies to permanently deal with the wipes epidemic.

Fats, oils, and grease, commonly referred to as FOG, are one of the most prevalent contributors to sanitary sewer blockages and overflows. In this article, we explore the impact of FOG and what can be done to control it.

Read about how Welsh Water sought innovative solutions, exploring clamp-on technology for accurate sewage flow measurement.

The overall wastewater treatment process is complex, and each step is integral to ensuring water is properly purified. Effluent ends up in the plants, containing substances that must be removed before the water can be properly cleaned and returned for use. 

This article will explain why pretreatment is so important to direct potable reuse and the most important aspects of pretreatment design.

Although by no means overwhelming, clogging problems in a county prison wastewater treatment system had simply become a nuisance, and it was time to take action with new technology to solve the problem. Read the full case study to learn more.

For private utility owners and operators, legacy infrastructure isn’t a sunk cost — it’s an opportunity. And with the right retrofit strategy, that aging wastewater treatment facility can become a stable, revenue-generating asset.

Laura Tegethoff from 360Water discusses staff sustainability, archiving information, and elevating staff knowledge. 

Having deployed cellular-based AMI with ultrasonic meters, EUD can more accurately monitor water consumption, see near-real-time leak alerts, and operate with greater efficiency and safely.