Newsletter | July 3, 2026

07.03.26 -- A Promising New Treatment For Harmful Algal Blooms

IN THIS ISSUE:

Source & Drinking Water Treatment

Distribution & Collection Systems

Wastewater Treatment

Industry News

Utility Management

Technology Showcase

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Managing by Measurement: 8 Years of Proven Utility Performance

Discover how AMI creates lasting value beyond automated meter reading. In this webinar, Milcrofton Utility District and Kamstrup examine eight years of performance data to show how measurement-driven management improves efficiency, reduces water loss, and strengthens ROI. Learn how to track meaningful metrics, communicate results, and leverage trusted data to support smarter decisions and long-term utility success. Click here to learn more.

SOURCE & DRINKING WATER TREATMENT

Colorado Utility Removes PFCS From Well With Xylem's Ion Exchange System

When the Stratmoor Hills Water District detected PFCs in a seasonal well, the utility partnered with Evoqua, a Xylem company, to find a cost-effective solution.

Monochloramine Monitoring – Reliable Analysis, Safer Drinking Water

The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), enacted in 1974, is the main federal law that ensures the quality of Americans' drinking water. Under SDWA, EPA sets standards for drinking water quality and oversees the states, localities, and water suppliers who implement those standards.

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.

Top Research Institute Turns To On-Site Generation For Drinking Water System

When it came time to choose a new disinfection system for the drinking water facility that serves the campus, Texas A&M University’s water & environmental services department chose a proven water treatment technology: generating sodium hypochlorite on site.

DISTRIBUTION & COLLECTION SYSTEMS

Lift Station Upgrade Modernizes Outdated Technology At Mansfield, Ohio's Largest Pump Station

When the Park Avenue East Lift Station in Mansfield, Ohio, suffered recurring flooding due to failing valves, a bigger picture goal came into view: Build a new lift station.

Accurate Measurement Of Sewage Flow Made Possible By Clamp-On Technology

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

Pool & Spa Testing And Maintenance

Anyone and everyone who is responsible for operating and maintaining a swimming pool or spa has to test, monitor, and control complex, interdependent chemical factors that affect the quality of water bathers are immersed in. Additionally, aquatic facility operators must be familiar with all laws, regulations, and guidelines governing what these parameters should be.

Pittsburgh Water Sets New Standard With Customer Request Sampling To Support Lead Service Line Replacement

Discover how 120Water helped Pittsburgh Water reduce their turnaround times, streamline sampling workflows, and save hours of work. Learn how you can also use sampling to support your replacement and community engagement programs with their case study.

WASTEWATER TREATMENT

Eliminating Sludge Islands In Your Wastewater Lagoon

Old municipal and industrial wastewater lagoons have the tendency to build islands of sludge at various locations around the lagoon. It is most common for older lagoons to build such islands wherever wastewater enters the lagoons.

WWTP Air Handling Control Philosophies: Do's And Don'ts

Without an appropriate control strategy, even the best wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) equipment can struggle to deliver maximum efficiency.

Winery Becomes California's Most Eco-Friendly With Advanced Biological Treatment And Nutrient Removal

The TITAN MBR helped a winery become the first ever to earn a LEED Platinum Certification for new construction in 2018 (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design).

Advancing Dairy Wastewater Treatment

To help you select the best wastewater treatment strategy for your dairy processing application, this white paper provides a helpful overview of some of the challenges you will encounter, including biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), total suspended solids (TSS), and nitrogen/phosphorus removal.

UTILITY MANAGEMENT

Benefits Of Integrating Chemical Metering Pumps Into SCADA

SCADA-connected chemical metering pumps improve dosing accuracy, reduce labor, and enable proactive maintenance — helping utilities modernize operations without massive infrastructure overhauls.

Beyond The SCADA Alarm: Building A Predictive Framework For Water Quality Operations

Transitioning from reactive SCADA alarms to predictive water quality frameworks improves operational resilience. By unifying data and automating reporting, utilities can identify emerging risks early, ensuring continuous compliance and more efficient resource management across complex treatment processes.

Reducing Complexity In Data Center Cooling Temperature Measurements

Endress+Hauser’s iTHERM SurfaceLine TM611 non-invasive temperature measurement performs comparably to traditional industrial thermometers with an elegant mechanical innovation.

Achieving Success: Leveraging The Manufacturer's Experience

What is the typical design life of a wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) in North America? This is an important question to consider. Perhaps the better question to consider is: What is important to the operators and beneficiaries of a WWTP facility?

INDUSTRY NEWS

A Promising New Treatment For Harmful Algal Blooms

Researchers report strong early results for a treatment designed to reduce harmful algae and toxins while protecting aquatic ecosystems.

AMWA Statement On EPA's Draft Sixth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule

EPA Seeks Public Comment On Draft Guidance For Reducing Risk From PFOA And PFOS In Biosolids

EPA Releases Quarterly Update On The Tijuana River Sewage Crisis

New Electrocatalyst Helps Clean Polluted Waters And Industrial Chemical Production

TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE

DR 900 Multiparameter Handheld Colorimeter

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Hach

Membrane Systems: Featuring Aqua MultiBore Membranes

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Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc.

OCTAVE Ultrasonic Meter

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Master Meter, Inc.

High-Speed Turbo Blower

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Aerzen

Honey Monster Septage Receiving System

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JWC Environmental

Free LCRR Planning Session

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