Newsletter | January 16, 2026

01.16.26 -- AI's Water Demand To Surge Nearly 130% By 2050

IN THIS ISSUE:

Source & Drinking Water Treatment

Distribution & Collection Systems

Wastewater Treatment

Industry News

Utility Management

Technology Showcase

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The Water Online Show: What NASA Satellites Reveal About Earth's Shrinking Freshwater

In this episode of In The Flow, hosts Travis Kennedy and Kevin Westerling delve into one of the most pressing issues facing water managers throughout the world: the shrinking supply of freshwater.

SOURCE & DRINKING WATER TREATMENT

Water Supply Authority Uses Powdered Activated Carbon To Ensure High-Quality Drinking Water

Florida’s rivers contain a high total organic content (TOC) due to the abundance of life that thrives in swamps, forests, wetlands, prairies, and the state’s other diverse ecosystems. Runoff from these ecosystems results in surface water teeming with organisms. 

Groundwater Remediation Uncovered: Effective Methods You Need to Know

Because groundwater accounts for upwards of 40% of the world’s drinking water, it is imperative that these areas are treated and the pollutants removed and converted into harmless products. This process is known as groundwater remediation.

Safe And Sustainable Drinking Water For Over 200,000 People

A private company that provides water via privately-owned-and-operated well fields with enough annual water supply to provide sustainable drinking water to more than 200,000 people faced a number of sampling, testing, and monitoring challenges. Lab tests and environmental monitoring costs were high and the data collected was not easily integrated with their SCADA system.

12 Projects That Highlight Groundwater Management Best Practices

Explore examples showcasing infrastructure projects around the world that are helping to manage groundwater. 

DISTRIBUTION & COLLECTION SYSTEMS

Sealing And Bearing Innovations In Flood Control Pumps

Flood control pumps must perform reliably after long periods of inactivity. Specialized sealing and bearing innovations, like permanently lubricated bearings and double mechanical seals, are critical to ensuring dependable start-up and sustained performance in harsh environments.

Using Digital Tools To Optimize Odor Control In Collection Systems

By utilizing digital tools, wastewater utilities can optimize their odor control program, which can reduce chemical usage, minimize compliance risks, and protect the community.

The Real Reason Your Pumps Fail

A common misconception when a pump goes down in wastewater applications is that the pump is always the source of the problem. The reality is that many — if not most — failures occur because of the system’s impact on the pump or because of other external environmental/operational factors.

Protecting A Sensitive Waterway With Effluent Sewer Collection

Vero Beach is a small but densely populated city adjacent to the Indian River Lagoon on Florida’s east coast. Many of the city’s approximately 1,500 on-site septic tanks and drainfields were failing, and the excess nitrogen, phosphorus, and bacteria were considered primary contributors of pollution to the watershed.

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Webinar: Rethinking the Role of the Water Meter: A Columbia Water Field Story

For utilities with aging infrastructure, modernizing metering is a field-driven challenge. In this webinar, Dan Zeamer of Columbia Water Company shares how a small Pennsylvania utility reimagined metering around faster installation, actionable data, and real-world leak detection. Joined by Kamstrup’s Jake Piccioni, the session shows how modern AMI delivers daily visibility, operational confidence, and customer conversations. Click here to learn more.

WASTEWATER TREATMENT

Wastewater Treatment And Reuse: Lake Arrowhead, California

In 2000, the district’s average water demand was 2.3 million gallons per day (MGD) (363 m3/hr) and was estimated to grow over 20% by 2030. Unfortunately, there was not a sufficient or permanent reliable source of supply to meet future demands.

Disinfection Of Acid Wastewater Discharge In Taiwan

A leading semiconductor foundry in Taiwan, internationally renowned for its advanced manufacturing technology and continuous innovation, needed to treat acid wastewater discharge (AWD) in its backend discharge system.

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. 

Outfitting The World's Largest And Greenest Wastewater Treatment Plant

The sprawling Blue Plains Wastewater Treatment Facility is the largest advanced wastewater treatment plant in the world, with a capacity to treat an average of 370 million gallons of sewage a day.

UTILITY MANAGEMENT

How Automated Monitoring Is Simplifying Infrastructure Management

Advanced automated monitoring systems offer a solution to software fatigue by providing a consolidated platform that presents understandable data and facilitates informed decision-making.

Hydroinformatics 101: Intro To Water Optimization And Efficiency

Hydroinformatics offers a fresh perspective that is enabling communities around the world to tackle age-old problems in new ways and with a bigger toolset.

Making The Most Of Data In A Digitalized World

Water treatment plant (WTP) and wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) operators are increasingly supporting better decision-making by leveraging digitalization capabilities available through instrumentation and plant management systems.

The Hidden Currents: The Perils Of Choosing The Wrong MDM Vendor For Your Water Utility

Choosing the wrong MDM vendor creates massive risks, including financial strain, operational disruption from data inaccuracy, and technical limitations. A poor selection can severely damage customer trust and stifle future innovation.

INDUSTRY NEWS

AI's Water Demand To Surge Nearly 130% By 2050

The rapid global expansion of artificial intelligence is set to drive a 129% increase in water demand across the AI value chain by 2050, according to new research by Xylem and Global Water Intelligence (GWI).

EPA Proposes CWA Section 401 Rule To Streamline Permitting

Reclamation Releases Draft Environmental Review For Post-2026 Colorado River Operations

Xavier University Launches First-Of-Its-Kind Master Of Science In Water Utilities Management

Completion Of New Reservoir At Signal Butte Water Treatment Plant In Mesa, AZ, Marks Milestone Using Collaborative Building Strategies

TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE

1800 Series Druck High Performance Level Pressure Sensors

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Panametrics, a Baker Hughes business

World Water Works MBBR / IFAS

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World Water Works, Inc.

Filter Inspection And Media Replacement

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WRT - Water Remediation Technology

Ion Exchange

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Calgon Carbon Corporation

SITRANS FMT020

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Siemens Process Instrumentation

Ozone And Advanced Oxidation

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