Newsletter | April 2, 2026

04.02.26 -- Are Recycling Plants Posing Water Contamination Risks?; The Secret To Efficient Lead Service Line Replacement

IN THIS ISSUE:

Nitrification Optimization In The Real World At Grapevine, TX

The Importance Of Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) In The Water Analysis Sector

When Is A Mechanical Metering Pump The Better Option?

Boost Capacity While Producing Odor-Free Biosolids

Retrofit Strategies For HVAC Pump Systems

The Path To Smarter Aeration

Managing Disparate Data In Leakage

Ensure Success For Your Rental Pump

The Importance Of UF/MF Membrane Systems In Reclaiming Industrial Wastewater

Recycling Plants' Plastic-Cleaning Process May Pose Water Contamination Risks

Ductile-Iron And Cast-Iron Pipes: A Century Of Reliability In Service

The Secret To Efficient Lead Service Line Replacement: Automatic Enrollment

FEATURED ARTICLES

The Importance Of Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) In The Water Analysis Sector

A high standard of living involves a high demand for water and, at the same time, causes much greater pollution of this essential element for life. The resultant interference in the natural cycle can often overwhelm natural processes of recovery, so that there is a build-up of anthropogenous additives such as pesticides, effluents and garbage, which contaminate drinking water supplies.

Boost Capacity While Producing Odor-Free Biosolids

Upgrade wastewater operations with automated aerobic digestion. This advanced process increases capacity and ensures stable temperature control for Class A compliance, producing odor-free biosolids and efficient nitrogen removal to meet strict environmental standards and community expectations.

Nitrification Optimization In The Real World At Grapevine, TX

Optimize wastewater nitrification by utilizing real-time ammonia monitoring instead of surrogate measurements. Direct visibility into nutrient levels allows for precise aeration control, significantly reducing energy costs and carbon emissions while maintaining strict permit compliance.

When Is A Mechanical Metering Pump The Better Option?

Sometimes simpler is smarter. Mechanical metering pumps can deliver reliable, cost-effective performance in applications that don’t require advanced controls or continuous-duty operation. Sometimes simpler is smarter. Mechanical metering pumps can deliver reliable, cost-effective performance in applications that don’t require advanced controls or continuous-duty operation.

Retrofit Strategies For HVAC Pump Systems

Unlock improved HVAC system performance by implementing modern pump retrofit strategies. Upgrading to high-efficiency pumps and smart controls significantly reduces energy use, lowers TCO, and enhances long-term reliability.

From Blowers To Controls: The Path To Smarter Aeration

Aerzen’s latest hybrid blowers and intelligent control systems deliver unmatched energy efficiency, adaptive performance, and lower operational costs — helping wastewater plants modernize aeration for a smarter, more sustainable future.

Managing Disparate Data In Leakage

By combining disparate data sources into a single system, water utilities can more easily glean insights and make more precise estimates about the size and location of leaks.

Ensure Success For Your Rental Pump

Using the wrong rental pump for the application can cause unexpected or unnecessary costs, as well as delays and downtime. Here’s how to determine the right rental pump for a given project.

The Importance Of Ultrafiltration/Microfiltration Membrane Systems In Reclaiming Industrial Wastewater

Increasing water scarcity, which results in higher water costs, is pushing manufacturers to reclaim and reuse their wastewater.

Ductile-Iron And Cast-Iron Pipes: A Century Of Reliability In Service

Ductile- and cast-iron pipes have a proven service life of over 100 years. Their superior durability and strength ensure system reliability — a longevity newer materials have yet to match.

INDUSTRY NEWS

Recycling Plants' Plastic-Cleaning Process May Pose Water Contamination Risks

Potentially harmful chemicals can contaminate untreated water used in recycling plants to clean plastics before they’re processed into new products, according to a new study by an Iowa State University research group.

Denver Board of Water Commissioners Declares Stage 1 Drought, Implements Mandatory Watering Restrictions

EPA Announces $610M Loan To Provide A Reliable Source Of Drinking Water To Northeastern Illinois Communities

Delta Bravo Awarded AI Contract With South Carolina Department of Environmental Services

WSSC Water Collaborates On $150,000 Research Grant To Advance Artificial Intelligence (AI) For Water Resource Recovery Operations

TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

A Blueprint For Progress: Southern Africa's First Digital Water Twin

Digital water twins provide a collaborative framework for managing complex river basins through real-time data visualization and predictive modeling. This approach democratizes technical insights, helping stakeholders bridge data gaps and ensure long-term regional water security.

10K Series Muffin Monster Datasheet

The 10K Series Muffin Monster is a compact grinder, tough on solids in sludge and sewage applications. It fits into areas with limited space requirements while still providing the necessary power for downstream protection. This simplified design makes it a best-cost solution to your sludge and sewage pumping problems.

Aqua CAM-D Brochure

The AquaCAM-D is a combination aerator/mixer/decanter designed for use in sequencing batch reactor systems (SBRs), treating flows as low as a few thousand gallons per day (GPD) up to 100,000 GPD. 

FEATURED GUEST COLUMNS

Automatic Enrollment Supports More Efficient Lead Service Line Replacement

Many utilities plan lead service line (LSL) replacements using block-by-block or neighborhood approaches to maximize efficiency. In practice, these projects often stall during customer engagement and property access phases. Automatic enrollment reduces the time and resources required to collect paperwork and makes it easier for utilities to schedule and complete replacement projects.

The Future Of In Situ Chemical Oxidation For Targeted Solvent Destruction

The U.S. EPA’s 2026 trichloroethylene (TCE) compliance deadlines are now forcing a concrete shift toward source-zone destruction. In situ chemical oxidation (ISCO), sequenced with enhanced bioremediation, is proving to be the most credible path to groundwater contaminant rebound mitigation.

PRODUCT FOCUS

Recover: Leak Detection And Analysis - ASTERRA

LCRR Compliance - 120Water

Resinex Ion Exchange Resins - Jacobi Carbons Inc.

UltrapenX2 PTBT1 Bluetooth Enabled Conductivity/TDS/Salinity/Temperature Pen - Myron L Company

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