Newsletter | July 21, 2025

07.21.25 -- Chicago Fails To Warn Most Residents About Lead In Water

IN THIS ISSUE:

Source & Drinking Water Treatment

Distribution & Collection Systems

Wastewater Treatment

Utility Management

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Angela Godwin of the Water Online Show sits down with John Dyson and Dave Lamphere of Aqua-Aerobic Systems to discuss the shifting regulatory landscape surrounding PFAS, and the promising technologies rising to meet these challenges.

SOURCE & DRINKING WATER TREATMENT

Quick Solutions To PFAS In Drinking Water, Especially For Smaller Systems

With funds falling short of costs for pending PFAS rules compliance, utilities require an economical treatment solution.

Taste And Odor Compounds In Drinking Water

The primary sources of taste and odor problems in drinking water are algae and bacteria. This fact sheet delves into the different kinds of compounds that cause taste and odor issues in drinking water.

EPA PFAS Drinking Water Standards: Ensuring Safe And Clean Water

In this article, Transcend highlights the importance of U.S. EPA PFAS drinking water standards and how they ensure safe and clean water systems. We also provide the opportunity to streamline wastewater design for utilities, engineering consultants, and equipment suppliers.

Activated Carbon Applications For Drinking Water Production

Water is an essential element of life: it accounts for 70–80% of the weight of a human being. The quality of water is an important parameter that affects all aspects of the well-being of ecosystems and mankind, from human health to food production to economic activities and biodiversity.

DISTRIBUTION & COLLECTION SYSTEMS

California Collection System Marks 8 Years Of Non-Clog Pumping

Six wastewater pumps in operation, serving multiple resort locations, for eight total years. What does this equation add up to? ZERO pump clogs, once you factor in X-PELLER Non-Clog Impellers.

SL-RAT At Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority

Little Rock looked to enhance their sophisticated cleaning program and reduce sanitary sewer overflow count by implementing new technologies.

Manage And Correct Drinking Water Distribution In Real-Time

The cost of water lost through leaks and breaks (real loss) is estimated at $14 billion per year worldwide. Beyond the cost of replacing water through treating and pumping and re-purchasing, the impact is felt through decreased service levels, rate increases, and missing regulatory targets.

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.

THE WATER ONLINE SHOW

On Location: ACE 2025 Highlights

In this episode of the Water Online Show, recorded on location at AWWA ACE in Denver, co-hosts Travis Kennedy and Angela Godwin recap two energetic days of interviews and insights from water industry leaders. From data integration to AI and frozen reagents, the duo explores the cutting edge of water and wastewater innovation. Tune in for a dive into the growing role of AI in the evolving landscape of water technology.

WASTEWATER TREATMENT

Danish Brewery Improves Wastewater Treatment By Optimizing Nutrient Dosing

Harboes Bryggeri A/S was facing challenges with the performance of its wastewater treatment plant due to the highly variable chemical oxygen demand (COD) load in the inlet.

Case Study: RSG 30 In Wastewater Treatment Monitoring

The Ecograph T RSG 30 data logger is used to monitor turbidity, dissolved oxygen (DO), and pH and provide critical information to meet U.S. EPA standards.

Louisiana Wastewater Treatment Facility Benefits From Siemens Product Support

Learn about a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Louisiana that was having problems with its clamp-on ultrasonic flow meter, and how the issue was resolved. 

Containerized DVF Tertiary Wastewater Treatment System

A global ingredients group in Ireland installed a new 20' containerized tertiary treatment system at its largest liquid dairy plant, as part of the site’s ongoing wastewater compliance and to improve capacity to their existing wastewater treatment system.

UTILITY MANAGEMENT

Navigating The Waters Of AI: Opportunities And Challenges

If you want to understand the opportunities and barriers to the water industry’s use of AI, it’s helpful to understand how AI works, how it’s recently changed, and where we are now with the technology (and why that matters).

Improve Operational Efficiency And Capital Improvement Program Management

The City of Grand Rapids, MI, sought out a partner to take responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the monitoring network including hardware, software, and data preparation.

Why Let A Computer Tell Me Where To Dig? Separating The Benefits Of Data Science From AI 'Snake Oil'

Learn about the importance of doing data science right, and applying the right machine learning approach to the right part of the job.

Digital Twins For Water Utilities: Myths And Realities

Learn how digital twins help utilities predict when problems might occur and to make water system operation more predictable and efficient.

INDUSTRY NEWS

Chicago Fails To Warn Most Residents About Lead In Water

In Chicago, a federal drinking water rule required officials to notify 900,000 properties that their drinking water is at risk of lead contamination. But as of early July, only 7% of the people on that list had been warned that their water may be putting them at risk for serious health issues.

Relief From Drought In Southwest U.S. Likely Isn't Coming, According To New Research

Xylem Vue: Advanced Algorithms Detect Industrial Discharge In Sewerage Systems With 80% Reliability And In Real Time

Global Water Resources Celebrates Newly Enacted 'Ag-To-Urban' Program As A Catalyst For Aquifer Sustainability And Potential Long-Term Growth

Fathom Selected To Provide Flood Data For Virginia's Statewide Flood Resilience Plan

TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE

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Rental Fleet: Dissolved Air Flotation

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World Water Works, Inc.

Fairbanks Nijhuis 5730WD Series

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Pentair

Diaphragm Pump, 3" Air Operated, Aluminum

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United Rentals

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