Newsletter | April 14, 2025

04.14.25 -- Debate Intensifies Over Fluoride In Drinking Water

IN THIS ISSUE:

Source & Drinking Water Treatment

Distribution & Collection Systems

Wastewater Treatment

Utility Management

SOURCE & DRINKING WATER TREATMENT

Proper Care And Calibration Of pH Sensors

Here are some guidelines for everyday care, regular maintenance, and periodic calibration or replacement to assure optimum performance of pH instrumentation.

Groundwater Remediation Uncovered: Effective Methods You Need to Know

Because groundwater accounts for upwards of 40% of the world’s drinking water, it is imperative that these areas are treated and the pollutants removed and converted into harmless products. This process is known as groundwater remediation.

Addressing Fouling Challenges In Desalination With Prefiltration

Pre-filtration is the first line of defense against fouling and is a critical part of the overall desalination process. These systems remove solids that can compromise delicate RO membranes.

Geoinfo Services Designs A Low-Carbon Water System To Provide Clean, 24/7 Service To One Of India's Holiest Cities

In this case study, read about a network design that reduced energy use while improving health and quality of life for one of India's holiest cities. 

DISTRIBUTION & COLLECTION SYSTEMS

Dual Functioning Repair Coupling Makes For Easy On-The-Spot Change In Pipe Replacement

When there is a leak on a road, it is important to repair it in a short time to allow road traffic to be restored quickly. It is also important to dig as little as possible to limit the damage to the road and reduce the cost of restoration.

Smyrna, GA, Gets Ahead Of Lead

 Smyrna, GA saves millions of dollars and becomes the “poster child” of successful LCRR compliance.

Water Loss Control For Utilities

Water utilities across the United States have made great strides in controlling water loss within their water distribution systems. However, more can be done to account for every last drop of water.

Navigating The Partial-Pipe Flow Challenge

One of the most perplexing challenges that wastewater plant operators face is the need to measure the various sources of influent. For closed-pipe systems, the use of traditional flow devices requires intensive and expensive engineering to keep the pipe full at the point of measurement. The good news is that there is an emerging solution that measures flow in a less-than-full pipe.

WASTEWATER TREATMENT

Do You Have These Critical Spare Aeration Parts In Stock? (And Why You Should)

Certain aeration components have the potential to shut down the aeration unit and bring about unplanned downtime. Here are the ones to have on hand at all times.

Village Of Johnson Creek WWTF Replaces Biological Treatment System

In this case study, read about a wastewater treatment plant whose system was reaching the end of its useful life, and the solution they chose that allowed for sustainable growth while meeting strict budget requirements.

Revitalizing A Hog Waste Lagoon

A North Carolina hog grower with a brood barn of 200 full-grown sows contacted Reliant Water Technologies to see if we could assist him with one of his waste lagoons. The plan was to locate an aerator on one end of the lagoon and allow for the forward flow of water from a coarse bubble airlift to ‘push’ the water forward.

Advancing Dairy Wastewater Treatment

To help you select the best wastewater treatment strategy for your dairy processing application, this white paper provides a helpful overview of some of the challenges you will encounter including biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), total suspended solids (TSS), nitrogen, and phosphorus removal.

UTILITY MANAGEMENT

Digital Water: Industry Leaders Chart The Transformation Journey

“Digital water is already here” is the clear message after interviewing utility executives and leading experts from around the globe.

How Waterloo Harnessed Qatium's Digital Platform

Read about the City of Waterloo, that needed an intuitive, low-cost tool to empower operators without requiring specialized technical expertise.

Combating Cyber Threats: How To Secure Water Utility Systems

As technology gets more sophisticated, so have hackers and cyberattacks. How can utilities protect themselves and their customers?

Asset Management And The Age Of Infrastructure

Water is our most precious resource but with some systems dating back a hundred years or more in the United States, our water infrastructure is in dire need of repair.

INDUSTRY NEWS

Fluoridation Under Fire

As water fluoridation faces mounting scrutiny, a storm is brewing across science, politics, and public health. With RFK Jr. calling on the CDC to reverse its fluoride recommendations and Utah becoming the first state to ban it outright, the once-unquestioned additive is now at the center of a heated national debate.

The Value Of Water Campaign Releases 2025 Poll Results

Cooling Water Treatment Chemicals Market To Reach USD 12.9 Billion By 2032

California American Water Awards Hexavalent Chromium Removal Contract To Covenant Technical Solutions

Emerson Simulation Software Enhancements Create Foundation For Lifecycle Change Management

TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE

Duperon Dual Auger System

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Duperon

SUMMIT 10X Ozone Generator

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Pinnacle Ozone Solutions

Xylem Edge Control

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Sanitaire -- A Xylem Brand

APFCL Online Chlorine And pH Analyzer

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Blue-White Industries

Vehicle Gateway Base Station (VGB)

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Sensus, a Xylem brand

14”–16” Insta-Valve Plus 250 Insertion Valve

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Hydra-Stop

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