Newsletter | February 17, 2025

02.17.25 -- China-Made Cameras May Be Used To Spy On U.S. Infrastructure

IN THIS ISSUE:

Source & Drinking Water Treatment

Distribution & Collection Systems

Wastewater Treatment

Industry News

Utility Management

Technology Showcase

SOURCE & DRINKING WATER TREATMENT

Options For Mitigating The Formation Of Chlorate In Water Disinfection

In this article, read about chlorate, how it forms, how it can be mitigated, and the benefits of on-site generation of oxidants. 

An Affordable Greywater Treatment And Reuse Solution For Commercial Properties

The Boy Scouts of America wanted an environmentally friendly method for disposing of the greywater generated by their shower buildings. Here’s how Orenco’s AdvanTex Treatment Systems helped.

Treating Contaminants Of Emerging Concern In A Variety Of Water Sources

Contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) can be a challenge throughout all stages of the water cycle. Here are some key considerations for water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, and water reuse applications.

Water Treatment In Boilers And Cooling Towers

Most people recognize problems associated with corrosion. Effects from scale deposits, however, are equally important. For example, as little as 1/8" of scale can reduce the efficiency of a boiler by 18% or a cooling tower heat exchanger by 40%.

DISTRIBUTION & COLLECTION SYSTEMS

How To Future-Proof Your Water Distribution System

How can water utilities address the needs of climate change today while future-proofing the system to make upgrades easier and more cost effective?

Gwinnett County, GA, Improves Meter Program Through Science And Strategy

Gwinnett County is located 30 miles northeast of Atlanta. The County is investigating methods to improve its strategic program for water meters. These improvements include updated testing equipment, a wider selection of approved metering technologies, and increased employee training. 

Low-Maintenance, Low-HP Pumps For Packaged WWTPs

Here are several factors that can help utilities, design engineers, and package plant OEMs reduce cooling concerns and maintenance costs when using low-HP pumps (<10 HP) in open-air applications.

Level Measurement In Water And Wastewater Lift Stations

Condensation, buildup, obstructions, and silt can cause difficulties in making reliable level measurements in lift station wet wells. New trends in low-cost radar units solve these problems.

WASTEWATER TREATMENT

Enhance Performance And Minimize Downtime With Blower Upgrades

Rather than purchase a whole new blower package, wastewater treatment plants can gain the functions and features of a next-generation blower with strategic upgrades.

How To Prepare For High Flow Rates In MBR Wastewater Systems

Whether it’s a major storm or fast-paced snowmelt or a sudden industrial discharge in your service area, a methodical understanding of influent flow rate is key to staying ahead of influent.

Kansas Wastewater Treatment Plant Makes A Long-Overdue UV System Upgrade

Faced with rising operating costs, the Water Pollution Control Department of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, KS turned to Trojan for a long-overdue upgrade.

Pile Cloth Media Filtration Removes 97% Of Microplastics From Wastewater

Learn about filtering microplastics from industrial wastewater prior to discharge, and how this is one way to effectively reduce the volume of this waste material from entering our surface water.

UTILITY MANAGEMENT

How Predictive Modeling Helps You Manage Your Water Mains

As a water system manager, you know your water system better than anyone. But limited data reduces your ability to make the best decisions on behalf of your customers. That’s where predictive modeling comes in.

Leverage Operator Training For More Efficient Water Analysis

Fine-tuning for best performance at water treatment plants and wastewater treatment plants requires versatile and accurate instrumentation to monitor and respond to changing conditions. Getting the most out of those meters, gauges, and analyzers requires knowledgeable operators.

How A Shared Advanced Metering Infrastructure Network Canopy Puts Affordability, Sustainability, And Customer Service First

Read how the San Antonio Water System (SAWS) is using an AMI Mesh Network canopy to improve both day-to-day operations of water distribution management and the health and well-being of its customers.

Remote Monitoring And Maintenance Through Digitalization

By utilizing Siemens’ ability to offer unparalleled flow, level, pressure, temperature, and weight measurement, we can provide a broad range of process measurements and offer unequaled monitoring of the health and performance of products.

INDUSTRY NEWS

China-Made Cameras May Be Used To Spy On U.S. Infrastructure

Cyber threats may not always be top of mind for water and wastewater operators, but they are a growing reality. Recently, U.S. Homeland Security issued an alert highlighting potential threats posed by the People's Republic of China (PRC), specifically a threat to internet-connected cameras.

Proper Polymer System Selection Results In Cleaner Water

Padilla, Murkowski Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Create Atmospheric River Forecasting Program

WRF Seeks Pre-Proposals For High-Priority Utility Research

Veolia And Mistral AI Join Forces To Revolutionize Resource Efficiency Management With Generative AI

TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE

LSLR & Pitcher Filter Programs

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120Water

Vorelodos

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Sanitaire -- A Xylem Brand

Poly Cube

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Ironclad Environmental Solutions

Carbon Filter System, 2,000 lbs

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United Rentals

A New Monster to Get Cleaner Screenings

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JWC Environmental

Temetra Cloud-Based Mobile Meter Data Collection And Management

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