Newsletter | October 7, 2025

10.07.25 -- America's Water Crisis Nears Tipping Point; How AI Can Support Small Utilities

IN THIS ISSUE:

A Trifecta Approach In Hillsborough County, FL

Uncovering The Truth About Non-Revenue Water

How Can We Create A More Effective Densified Sludge?

Minnetonka, MN Pilots Acoustic Pipe Assessment Prior To Road Resurfacing

Effective Pairings For PFAS Destruction

PCS 7 Cybersecurity Blueprint For Water Plants

Degradation Of Pharmaceuticals By AOP In Low-Quality Wastewater

How To Ensure Accuracy And Reduce Maintenance In Open Channels

Unlocking Value: How Jet Aeration Systems Drive Economic Benefits For Industries

America's Water Crisis Nears Tipping Point: Water Infrastructure Updates Are Critical

The Risks Of Rushing A PFAS Solution (And How To Avoid Them)

How AI Can Solve The "Silver Tsunami" And Support Small Water Utilities

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FEATURED ARTICLES

The Hidden Cost: Uncovering The Truth About Non-Revenue Water

Non-revenue water drains utility budgets, resources, and public trust. Audits, ultrasonic metering with acoustic leak detection, and community engagement provide practical, cost-effective steps to curb losses and improve efficiency.

Minnetonka, MN Pilots Acoustic Pipe Assessment Prior To Road Resurfacing

A Minnesota suburb used non-invasive acoustic technology to assess an aging water main before a 20-year road construction moratorium. This critical data allowed them to confidently prioritize pipe renewals and better manage their infrastructure budget.

A Trifecta Approach In Hillsborough County, FL

Hillsborough County’s $100-million South County Potable Water Project, supported by AMERICAN, boosts water reliability and pressure through 10.7 miles of mains, using innovative design-build collaboration.

How Can We Create A More Effective Densified Sludge?

True densified sludge, achieved with time-based batch controls, improves settling, increases capacity, and enhances nutrient removal — delivering a compact, efficient, and cost-effective alternative to conventional activated sludge systems.

Effective Pairings For PFAS Destruction

This white paper explores advanced technology pairings for the treatment and destruction of PFAS, which pose significant health risks due to their persistent nature.

PCS 7 Cybersecurity Blueprint For Water Plants

This documentation is intended to help system integrators to set up a water plant more securely.

Degradation Of Pharmaceuticals By AOP In Low-Quality Wastewater

The degradation of pharmaceuticals such as carbamazepine (CBZ) and gemfibrozil (Gemfi) through advanced oxidation processes (AOP) represents a critical advancement in wastewater treatment, particularly in low-quality water scenarios.

How To Ensure Accuracy And Reduce Maintenance In Open Channels

Radar-based measurement like the OPTIWAVE 1520 delivers accurate, low-maintenance flow data in open channels — helping utilities reduce operating expenses, improve compliance, and overcome limitations of traditional methods.

Unlocking Value: How Jet Aeration Systems Drive Economic Benefits For Industries

The versatility and efficiency of jet aeration systems make them valuable assets in the quest for cost-effective wastewater treatment solutions, underscoring their universal appeal.

The Risks Of Rushing A PFAS Solution (And How To Avoid Them)

Renting a temporary PFAS treatment package gives water treatment plants time to evaluate longer-term options while still meeting the current regulations.

INDUSTRY NEWS

America's Water Crisis Nears Tipping Point: Immediate Water Infrastructure Updates Are Critical

New research reveals that while U.S. leaders recognize the urgent need for smarter water management and infrastructure modernization there’s a significant and concerning gap between strategy and execution.

NAWC Honors Chad Eggers With The 2025 Living Water Award At Annual Water Summit

H2Ohio Wetland Monitoring Program's Annual Report Highlights Wetlands' Role In Reducing Harmful Algal Blooms

Natural Reactor Boosts Water Quality in Small Wastewater Plants

Schneider Electric And City Of Conroe Transform Water Infrastructure With Open Automation

TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

PFAS Solutions For Small Sites

In this brochure, get more information about Sentinel's PFAS Solutions.

Loprest Multi-Cell Filter Brochure

Loprest pressure filters can be provided in horizontal or vertical configurations for flow rates from 50 to 5,000 gpm. The Loprest multi-cell pressure filter design produces its own backwash water, so there is no need for a separate treated water source and pumping system.

OpenFlows Water Datasheet

OpenFlows Water includes the capabilities of WaterGEMS, WaterCAD, and HAMMER. The software is licensed in four convenient tiers.

FEATURED GUEST COLUMNS

How AI Can Solve The "Silver Tsunami" And Support Small Water Utilities

AI and machine learning have been used for data analytics for years. However, for small utilities and those with an aging workforce, these tools seem too high tech and costly to be practical. This doesn’t have to be the case, though. AI tools are able to address critical workforce shortages and resource constraints within the water and wastewater industry.

Flood-Prone Houston Faces Hard Choices For Handling Too Much Water

There are three potential options to contain floods with tunnels to direct excess water out of Houston to the coast. As researchers who study disaster resilience, we bring complementary expertise to analyzing this complex discussion. Here are what we see as the key factors for the city to consider.

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