Newsletter | February 7, 2025

02.07.25 -- A New Approach To Breaking Down PFAS

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Reasons YOU Should Attend MTC25: At the Membrane Technology Conference, you’ll discover new advances in membrane technology, gain knowledge to meet regulatory requirements, address PFAS and other contaminants, enhance water quality and reliability, and improve processes. Discover groundbreaking research and innovations for using membranes to treat water and wastewater, along with industrial applications. Encounter diverse perspectives from top membrane researchers, practitioners, and utilities/facilities doing pioneering work. Learn best practices for operating and maintaining membrane systems.

SOURCE & DRINKING WATER TREATMENT

Medium-Pressure UV: A Sustainable Solution For Water Disinfection And Dechlorination

Take a closer look at medium-pressure UV systems, which offer a 2-in-1 solution with simultaneous disinfection and dechlorination for greater environmental savings.

Pilot Study To Compare Single-Use IEX Resin To GAC Moved To Full-Scale Certified Drinking Water System

In a high-stakes effort to protect the drinking water for 10,000 people near the Pease Air Force Base in Portsmouth, NH, ECT2 spearheaded a pilot study to combat PFAS contamination in the region's water supply.

Using Ozonation And Biologically Active Filtration To Remove Micropollutants

Ozonation and biologically active filtration (O3-BAF) is being increasingly used to address the issue of organic micropollutants (OMPs) in wastewater treatment and potable reuse.

Cooling Tower And Process Water Treatment

The unique properties of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) make it a good technology for keeping cooling loops, process water loops, and heat exchangers clean from fouling that can occur due to various contaminants in the water.

DISTRIBUTION & COLLECTION SYSTEMS

Secure And Simple: The Future Of Pipe Repair With RazorLock

Innovations in seal-and-restrain technologies integrate both sealing and restraining functions into a single product, making them more efficient and easier to install.

Maximizing Solids-Handling Performance Of Municipal, Commercial, And Industrial Pumps

The rise in the use of disposable wipes and other non-dispersible debris is driving the need for more efficient handling of solids in pumps at municipal lift stations and wastewater treatment plant headworks.

Can Heavy Rain Cause Sewer Backup?

Heavy rain is a fact of life in most areas around the world. While it can be refreshing and calming to see, it also brings with it a number of issues that have to be considered. 

7 Tips To Cut Wastewater Aeration Energy Costs With Thermal Mass Flow Meters

One of the biggest expenses in wastewater treatment operations is the cost of energy to run the blowers and compressors that produce air for the aeration basins.

WASTEWATER TREATMENT

Why Measuring Hydrogen Sulfide In Wastewater Matters

Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) gas in wastewater environments is a familiar concern. But waiting until its odor is detected can be too late to exert as much control over it as desired. Fortunately, a new ability to monitor H2S concentrations is advantageous for wastewater professionals in terms of safety, cost, and consumer complaints.

6 Wastewater Treatment Problems Jet Aeration Can Solve

This article delves into the six most prevalent wastewater treatment issues in industrial treatment plants and explores how jet aeration and jet mixing technology can effectively mitigate them.

After 30 Attempts To Cut Through The FOG, The Wet Well Wizard Makes Major Improvements

It took 30 attempts, but the Wet Well Wizard was finally able to cut through the FOG at the Memorial Park Pump Station (MPPS).

The Importance Of Ultrafiltration/Microfiltration Membrane Systems In Reclaiming Industrial Wastewater

Increasing water scarcity, which results in higher water costs, is pushing manufacturers to reclaim and reuse their wastewater. 

UTILITY MANAGEMENT

Artificial Intelligence Or Artificially Intelligent?

At its core, AI refers to the capability of a machine to mimic human intelligence. Read this article to better understand the difference between AI and artificially intelligent systems.

Optimizing Water Utility Operations Through Data-Driven Insights

Limited visibility into distribution networks can cause issues like undetected leaks and billing inaccuracies. AMI and analytics can provide continuous monitoring for improved anomaly detection and prioritized actions.

How Waterloo Harnessed Qatium's Digital Platform

Read about the City of Waterloo, which needed an intuitive, low-cost tool to empower operators without requiring specialized technical expertise.

4 Treatment Plant Budget Busters To Avoid

Municipalities work diligently to produce quality drinking water and meet strict wastewater treatment regulatory standards while managing expenses. Advanced technologies allow utilities to gather actionable information and strategically offset deficiencies.

INDUSTRY NEWS

Researchers Discover Way To Break Down Forever Chemicals

PFAS are everywhere — and they take hundreds, or even thousands, of years to break down. Researchers have been looking for ways to remove PFAS from the environment, and now engineers have found a simple solution using common tools and materials. 

Phosphorus Reduction Levels Exceeded In Wastewater Trial

MIT Spinout Gradiant Reduces Companies' Water Use And Waste By Billions Of Gallons Each Day

Jacobs Selected To Operate And Maintain Jackson, Mississippi, Water Treatment System

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin Announces EPA's 'Powering The Great American Comeback' Initiative

TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE

WEDECO LBX Series Closed Vessel Ultraviolet Reactors by Xylem

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WEDECO — A Xylem Brand

AOS Advanced Oxidation System

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BioLargo Inc

The Inspection Workflow That Helps You Prioritize Resources

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IDEX Intelligent Water

Rotamix Process Mixing System

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Vaughan Company

Dri-Prime Backup System (DBS)

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Godwin -- A Xylem Brand

Godwin CD150S

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Xylem Rental Solutions

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