Newsletter | January 30, 2025

01.30.25 -- A New Weapon Against Algal Blooms; Facing The Challenges Of Water Affordability

IN THIS ISSUE:

Justifying SCADA Projects

The Rehabilitation Of 43-Year-Old Waste Lagoons

AquaNereda Provides The Lowest Total Cost Of Ownership For 10x Capacity Increase

Enhancing Wastewater Treatment With Efficient Blower Systems

Navigating the Flow: Mastering TDH Calculations For Your Rental Pump Needs

Better Pump Station Management: It All Starts With Data

Buffalo, NY, Starts Successful Verification Program

The Process Of Deionizing Water

How Community Growth And Other Changes Are Driving The Need For Expert Ongoing Field Support

Engineers Develop New Weapon Against Harmful Algal Blooms

Managing Storm And Surface Water With ForeSITE UL Monitoring System

What Water Utilities Need To Know About The Challenges Of Water Affordability

FEATURED ARTICLES

The Rehabilitation Of 43-Year-Old Waste Lagoons

In 1967 the City of Concordia, MO, built a segmented lagoon system to handle the small town’s waste requirements. The lagoon system was a relatively standard design, consisting of an 18.7 acre primary lagoon, a 5.6 acre secondary, and a 3.2 acre final lagoon.

Enhancing Wastewater Treatment With Efficient Blower Systems

Welcome to a world where innovation meets a tradition of superior quality – where KAESER delivers products and an experience that raises the bar for what you expect from blower solutions.

Better Pump Station Management: It All Starts With Data

Getting the most out of a pump station requires better visibility and control over the pumps themselves. As such, modernizing pump stations, and that starts with data.

AquaNereda Provides The Lowest Total Cost Of Ownership For 10x Capacity Increase And Nutrient Removal Limits

The Wolcott Wastewater Treatment Plant in Kansas City chose the AquaNereda technology for its capacity and cost benefits. The system improved nutrient removal and met permit requirements.

Navigating the Flow: Mastering TDH Calculations For Your Rental Pump Needs

Whether you’re tackling temporary dewatering, transferring essential fluids, or managing complex waste and wastewater operations, finding the right rental pump is crucial. But beyond choosing the appropriate horsepower or flow rate, understanding Total Dynamic Head (TDH) is key to ensuring your pumping project runs smoothly and efficiently.

Justifying SCADA Projects

In this article, read about a Balanced Scorecard Approach, which incorporates intangible benefits and helps articulate the benefits of SCADA and other automation projects. 

Buffalo, NY, Starts Successful Verification Program

Verifying service line materials can be a daunting undertaking, especially when the system is old and the staff is small. Read about how Buffalo Water addresses these challenges. 

The Process Of Deionizing Water

Years ago, high purity water was used only in limited applications. Today, deionized (Dl) water has become an essential ingredient in hundreds of applications including: medical, laboratory, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, electronics manufacturing, food processing, plating, countless industrial processes, and even the final rinse at the local car wash.

How Community Growth And Other Changes Are Driving The Need For Expert Ongoing Field Support

The process of launching a municipal drinking water treatment operation can take years. In the end, a community is left with a complex system, an operations and maintenance manual, and a well-trained staff. 

Managing Storm And Surface Water With ForeSITE UL Monitoring System

As flooding increases along coastal and river-adjacent communities, the need for low-cost, reliable monitoring and warning systems has become a critical factor for managing these issues in real time, without requiring major infrastructure overhauls.

INDUSTRY NEWS

Engineers Develop New Weapon Against Harmful Algal Blooms

As harmful algal blooms (HABs) continue to spread across the globe, urgent research is needed to address this growing threat. Studies have shown that many water bodies have high nitrogen-to-phosphorus ratios, making phosphorus a key factor that drives these blooms.

Improving Drought Predictions By Tackling Challenges In Simulating Snow

Water Industry Using Deception Tactics To Deflect Blame For Sewage Pollution

Attorney General Brown Joins Amicus Brief Defending Nationwide PFAS Drinking Water Standards

KROHNE Joins Forces With SWAN To Drive Innovation In Smart Water Networks

TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

Solutions For Urban Flood Management

Flooding is one of the most universal — and destructive — challenges facing cities around the world. World Bank research suggests that floods are the most frequent of all natural disasters and that the number of flood events is rising rapidly. In 2010 alone, 178 million people were affected by floods, with losses exceeding $40 billion.

NanoSORB Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) Brochure

ECT2’s research and development team has developed a novel technology called NanoSORB that leverages the activated sludge process tankage for PFAS removal.

HYMAX VERSA Stainless Steel Wrap-Around Coupling

The HYMAX VERSA helps water utilities save time by eliminating the work involved in cut-and-replace repairs with a quick one-step solution.

FEATURED GUEST COLUMNS

What Water Utilities Need To Know About The Challenges Of Water Affordability

A report from the U.S. EPA last month reveals the severity of water affordability challenges in the U.S., estimating that between 12.1 million and 19.2 million households lack access to affordable water services. The report outlines the causes, impact, and possible solutions for America's water affordability problems.

What Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Can Teach The Water Industry About Flow

I first read Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience in 1990, then again in 2004, 2014, and 2018. I revisited it most recently when it was referenced by Jim Murphy in Inner Excellence, the book that AJ Brown, wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles, was reading on the sidelines during a playoff game.

PRODUCT FOCUS

3656/3756 S-Group Cast Iron & Bronze Pumps - Goulds Water Technology -- A Xylem Brand

DAVCO Retrofit and Rehab Services for Biological Wastewater Treatment Plants - Evoqua Water Technologies (now part of Xylem)

Aclara RF Network Sewer Monitoring Solution - HUBBELL INC.

Godwin CD150S - Xylem Rental Solutions

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