Newsletter | December 7, 2023

12.07.23 -- Deeper Issues Uncovered With New Orleans Drinking Water; Water Facility Cyberattack Targets Industrial Control Devices

IN THIS ISSUE:

Maximizing Solids-Handling Performance Of Municipal, Commercial, And Industrial Pumps

Flow Monitoring In The Partially Filled Discharge Of A Rainwater Retention Basin

Case Studies Make A Strong Case For Ozone Sidestream Injection

ROVION SAT II Conquers The Benelux Market

Demineralize Water Production In A Power Plant

Partnering To Transform Water

Digital Twins For Water Utilities: Myths And Realities

Ames, Iowa, Gains Critical Insight Into Water Distribution System With Remote Monitoring

Driving Efficiency: Why Use Variable Frequency Drives On Slot Injector And Jet Mixing Pumps?

Ongoing Investigation Finds 'Deeper Issues' With New Orleans Drinking Water

How Much Has COVID Changed California Water Usage?

Cyberattack On Pennsylvania Water Facility Demonstrates Need For Device-Level Security

SPONSOR

Plug-And-Play Functionality For Pump Station Control And System Longevity

In this episode of Water Talk, we sit down with Giovanna Loi from Xylem. Giovanna explains the plug-and-play functionality of Xylem's new MultiSmart powered by Nexicon and how this benefits users. Watch the full video to hear more about this new product and how it contributes to pump station control, enhanced safety, and longevity of pump systems.

FEATURED ARTICLES

ROVION SAT II Conquers The Benelux Market

Van de Kreeke Leidngtechniek’s new iPEK lateral inspection system ROVION SAT II makes inspecting laterals from the main sewer made easy.

Flow Monitoring In The Partially Filled Discharge Of A Rainwater Retention Basin

Read about managing water discharge into a mixed water drainage system, electromagnetic flow measurement of water loads, and automated discharge control by way of a structure with overflow. 

Maximizing Solids-Handling Performance Of Municipal, Commercial, And Industrial Pumps

The rise in the use of disposable wipes and other non-dispersible debris is driving the need for more efficient handling of solids in pumps at municipal lift stations and wastewater treatment plant headworks.

Case Studies Make A Strong Case For Ozone Sidestream Injection

This article will explore various SSI systems and the principal benefit that each setup delivers. 

Demineralize Water Production In A Power Plant

A power company was concerned with the in-line ultrasonic flow meter that was showing unstable results. Learn about the solution that they chose to address this issue. 

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.

Ames, IA, Gains Critical Insight Into Water Distribution System With Remote Monitoring

For years, Ames Public Works managed multiple water-main emergencies by relying on individual team members’ expertise and availability to detect and repair the leaks. But a lack of state-of-the-art technologies made the job much more difficult.

Driving Efficiency: Why Use Variable Frequency Drives On Slot Injector And Jet Mixing Pumps?

Aeration pumps with variable frequency drives (VFDs) offer the ability to fine-tune energy usage and eliminate excess power consumption, which can improve operational efficiency in wastewater treatment.

How Much Has COVID Changed California Water Usage?

This article summarizes the findings of a study on California water usage before, during, and after COVID restrictions and assesses the feasibility of cutting residential usage by 15%.

Partnering To Transform Water

The results of our partnership with the city of South Bend have been transformative. Learn how together we’ve cut sewer overflows, saved costs, and delivered on environmental targets 

INDUSTRY NEWS

Ongoing Investigation Finds 'Deeper Issues' With New Orleans Drinking Water

A closer look at New Orleans’ drinking water and wastewater system is uncovering a history of improper sampling results reporting and apparent cover ups.

New Methods For Improving Water Management To Develop Sustainable Cities

Unsafe Lead Levels In School Drinking Water: Study IDs Building Risk Factors

AWWA Statement On Proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements

EPA Announces Availability Of $30.7M In Grants To Support Water Systems In Small And Rural Communities

120Water Supports EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements

Anglian Water Expands Transformative AI Technology Trial

TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

SDOX 600 By BlueInGreen

Discover how you can treat more flow with greater treatment demands in a smaller footprint, using a fraction of the energy costs. 

Aerzen Turbo MultiCore Datasheet

AERZEN MultiCore series turbo blowers allow for a wide range of operation with airflow delivery of 15,000 cfm and above. With over 6 to 1 turndown utilizing multiple cores, the AERZEN MultiCore series provides flexibility to users needing a wide range of flows. 

Temperature Measurement Thermometers And Transmitters

Temperature measuring technology makes a crucial contribution to making your processes more reliable and efficient and increasing the quality of the end products. An expansive, globally available portfolio of standard thermometers, temperature transmitters, and engineered solutions makes Endress+Hauser one of the leading international complete providers of temperature measuring technology for process automation.

FEATURED GUEST COLUMNS

Cyberattack On Pennsylvania Water Facility Demonstrates Need For Device-Level Security

Recently, the Municipal Water Authority of Aliquippa, PA, suffered a cyberattack targeting its industrial control devices. The actors behind the attack obtained login credentials and used this access to gain control over the facility devices. Fortunately, their efforts did not prove successful. However, had they succeeded, the attackers would have had the ability to manipulate the configuration of equipment responsible for regulating water pressure and distribution.

The Role Of Reverse Osmosis Membranes In The Battle Against PFAS

As the global concern over per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination continues to escalate, innovative solutions are becoming increasingly pivotal in the pursuit of clean and safe water resources. The City of Rome Water and Sewer Division conducted a comprehensive pilot to identify a treatment process for removing PFAS from the water supply, including high recovery reverse osmosis technologies.

PRODUCT FOCUS

Prelos: Pressurized Liquid-Only Sewer - Orenco Systems, Inc.

OCTAVE Ultrasonic Meter - Master Meter, Inc.

Monitor AMI pH-Redox - Swan Analytical USA

Equipment - Calgon Carbon Corporation

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