Newsletter | July 16, 2026

07.16.26 -- America's Water Infrastructure Reckoning Has Arrived; Global Water Purification Market To Reach $76B By 2034

IN THIS ISSUE:

The Laser Advantage

Removing Oil Contaminants From Wastewater

Quick Response Following Tropical Storm Prevents Service Disruption

Valve Replacement Project Preserved Service Without Major Shutdown

ATAD Provides Superior Treatment

Pump Performance Checklist

Minimizing Aerated Wastewater Treatment System Servicing

Purdue Student Engineers Conquer Blue-White® Assembly Challenge

6 Pilot Testing Mistakes That Impact Full-Scale Success

Report: Global Water Purification Market To Reach $76B By 2034

Why Industrial Water Treatment Is Never "Set And Forget"

America's Water Infrastructure Reckoning Has Arrived

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The Science Of Pipeline Condition Assessment

When evaluating buried assets, choosing the right diagnostic strategy is paramount. Randy Lusk, VP of ME Simpson, joins The Water Online Show to demystify the technical differences between invasive and non-invasive pipeline condition assessments. The conversation also addresses common utility anxieties regarding service disruptions and offers best practices for transforming massive streams of acoustic and pressure data into actionable maintenance schedules.

FEATURED ARTICLES

How To Cost-Effectively Remove Oil Contaminants From Industrial Wastewater

Read how advancements in material development have led to microfiltration (MF) and ultrafiltration (UF) membranes that can handle oil-contaminated wastewater without excess fouling.

Valve Replacement Project Preserved Service Without Major Shutdown

Discover how a utility eliminated a massive 17-valve shutdown in a high-pressure downtown corridor by installing an inline insertion valve in under two hours, protecting continuous service to critical public facilities.

The Laser Advantage

High-resolution laser technology detects microscopic particles and subtle filtration breaches that traditional systems miss. By monitoring signal fluctuations and utilizing concentrated light sources, operators can achieve superior effluent accuracy and optimize filter run performance.

Quick Response Following Tropical Storm Prevents Service Disruption

Following Tropical Storm Isaias, a damaged reservoir outlet pipe needed fast, custom repair. Learn how a quick response, site assessment, and custom-engineered couplings prevented a major water service shutdown.

2nd Generation ATAD Provides Superior Treatment

In a bold move to modernize its wastewater treatment, Bowling Green, Ohio, installed the state’s first second-generation Autothermal Thermophilic Aerobic Digestion (ATAD) system — ThermAer — in 2004.

Why Industrial Water Treatment Is Never "Set And Forget"

Industrial wastewater treatment is never a static task. Fluctuating pH levels, production shifts, and variable organic loads mean that no two effluents behave identically, demanding continuous monitoring and active process discipline to maintain discharge compliance.

Pump Performance Checklist

Discover how keeping your pump in shape will help reduce costs and boost profits. 

Minimizing Aerated Wastewater Treatment System Servicing

Reliability is especially important in the wastewater treatment sector. One is that the blowers have to dependably operate in conditions that are often very harsh.

Purdue Student Engineers Conquer Blue-White Assembly Challenge

See how Purdue engineering students partnered with Blue-White to automate peristaltic pump tube assembly, improving consistency, efficiency, and earning a third-place design award.

6 Pilot Testing Mistakes That Impact Full-Scale Success

Avoiding common pilot testing mistakes helps utilities improve technology selection, generate more reliable data, and increase confidence in full-scale treatment performance.

INDUSTRY NEWS

Report: Global Water Purification Market To Reach $76B By 2034

As water conservation, wastewater reuse, and compliance with government policies take center stage, membrane filtration is rapidly emerging as the most practical solution to water treatment challenges.

Statement From The National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) On Senate Water Infrastructure Package

EPA Hosts States, Water Systems, And Small Communities To Collaboratively Accelerate Investments In Water Infrastructure

Countdown Begins To The 2026 IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition

EPA Advances Cooperative Federalism With Potential Approach For Coal Combustion Residuals Permitting Program

TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

Employing Digital Solutions To Optimize Water Industry Resources

The national focus on infrastructure and water quality continues to grow, with bipartisan support driving significant federal investment in modernizing water infrastructure and protecting drinking water.

High-Speed Turbo Blower: Magnet Vs. Air Foil Bearing

Construction and functional principle of a turbo blower of the current AERZEN AT and TB series are simple and at the same time effective.

ThingsLog Meteo Stations

Discover how field-level weather stations capture localized environmental metrics to mitigate crop disease and frost risks. Learn to integrate microclimate data with water monitoring and automated pump controls to optimize irrigation efficiency.

FEATURED GUEST COLUMNS

America's Water Infrastructure Reckoning Has Arrived

For too long, America’s water infrastructure has not received the attention that was prudent. Perhaps that is because, although it is one of America’s most essential public assets, this type of infrastructure isn’t surface level. The country’s water and wastewater network lies buried underground, out of sight and often out of mind.

Geomembrane Liner Selection For Municipal Wastewater Lagoons: HDPE vs. LLDPE vs. RPP — A Field Installer's Perspective

High-density polyethylene (HDPE), linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), and reinforced polypropylene (RPP), among other materials, all show up on municipal wastewater and manure lagoon liner projects. Each of these lagoon liners has a place, and the differences aren't just chemistry on a datasheet; they show up physically on site.

PRODUCT FOCUS

Temetra Meter Data Management Solution - Itron

EffTec Initiative For Enhanced Station Efficiency - HOMA Pump Technology

EscaMax Perforated-Plate Fine Screen - HUBER Technology, LLC

VL Series UV - Trojan Technologies

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