Newsletter | May 22, 2026

05.22.26 -- EPA Announces $2.9B For States To Find And Replace Lead Service Lines

IN THIS ISSUE:

Source & Drinking Water Treatment

Distribution & Collection Systems

Wastewater Treatment

Industry News

Utility Management

Technology Showcase

SOURCE & DRINKING WATER TREATMENT

Novel Cyclodextrin Polymer Adsorbents For PFAS Removal

Modern water treatment demands highly selective adsorbents to combat complex PFAS contamination. By leveraging dual-action molecular cavities, these stable polymers provide rapid kinetics, resist organic fouling, and support sustainable regeneration for superior environmental remediation.

A True PFAS Solution Is About More Than Removal

Engineers and project managers must take a complete cradle-to-grave approach when considering which technologies to implement as well as which vendors to partner with for their PFAS solution.

Sanford, FL, Upgrades Water Treatment With Pinnacle Zenith 30X™ Ozone Generator

Sanford, Florida, modernized WTP#2 with Pinnacle’s Zenith 30X ozone system, removing color, odor, DOC, and H₂S while improving energy efficiency and regulatory compliance.

Factoring Temperature Into Water Chemistry Reading Accuracy

In water testing, readings that we believe to be reliable indicators are not always what they seem. Water that exhibits certain chemical or electrical characteristics at laboratory temperatures can provide entirely different readings in the field. Here is a quick review of what to look for in common water tests and why to consider automatic temperature compensation in the instruments used to collect them.

DISTRIBUTION & COLLECTION SYSTEMS

Reinstatement Cutter Expands Capabilities For Contractor

Increase productivity and expand service offerings by utilizing advanced reinstatement technology. These high-performance tools allow for precise work in small-diameter lines, enabling the successful completion of complex trenchless projects that traditional methods cannot handle.

U.S. Pipe Supplies Nearly 24 Miles Of Pipe To Support Clean Water Efforts In Waukesha, WI

U.S. Pipe supplies 34 miles of 30-inch ductile iron pipe for Waukesha’s Lake Michigan water project, delivering reliable, high-pressure infrastructure for generations of residents.

'Smart' Distribution Strategies Save More Than Just Water

Water distribution system managers and administrators — whether they are dealing with water scarcity, mandated regulatory compliance, or non-revenue water (NRW) losses — have to be concerned about financial as well as physical solutions. Fortunately, more comprehensive solutions are being developed to afford success in both of those areas. Here are several examples of what is being achieved.

Preparing Water Infrastructure For The Future

The current state of the water infrastructure in the U.S. is in need of critical attention. Aging and underfunded systems, increasing demand, and the impacts of climate change are putting immense pressure on the nation’s ability to deliver this essential resource.

WASTEWATER TREATMENT

Compressed Air System Leaks: The Cost, Common Culprits, Detection, And Repair

In this paper, we’ll discuss how many companies are losing thousands of dollars each year to compressed air system leaks. We will address where leaks commonly occur, leak detection methods, and practical advice for an audit and repair plan.

Waste Lagoon Rehabilitation: A New Look At An Old Problem

Throughout the last half-century, the municipal and industrial wastewater treatment industry has depended heavily upon the use of waste lagoons in order to provide relatively clean water that could be returned to the environment. These are often called stabilization lagoons.

The Real Cost Of Wastewater Treatment: MBR Reshapes The Equation

For years, conventional activated sludge (CAS) has been the default in wastewater treatment. But the industry is changing.

California Casino Utilizes MBR System For Wastewater Reuse

Quechan Casino Resort, a gaming facility located on Native American owned land in Winterhaven, California, began its wastewater treatment operations in January 2009. Early into the project development, it was decided that the Aqua-Aerobic MBR membrane bioreactor system was the optimum solution due to its small footprint, high-quality effluent, and low energy consumption.

UTILITY MANAGEMENT

EPA PFAS Limits: Why Small Water Utilities Need Not Fear Them

Smaller water utilities may be in a panic over the EPA's proposed federal limits on PFAS, but there are two reasons for these smaller utilities to remain hopeful.

Demand Based Flushing Using AMI And Water Quality Sensors

Improve efficiency and water quality with demand-based flushing. The integration of sensors and smart networks allows utilities to remotely monitor and optimize flushing cycles.

10 Reasons You Should Switch From Mechanical To Solid-State Meters

Driven by cutting-edge sensor technology and data analytics, solid-state meters offer numerous benefits too compelling to ignore.

Smart Antenna Technology For AMI

When several years of drought subsided and water restrictions were lifted this spring for the city of Round Rock, Texas, residents quickly returned to their pre-drought usage patterns — and as they watered their lawns, filled their pools, and used water the way they had before the drought, their monthly bills began to rise.

INDUSTRY NEWS

EPA Announces $2.9B For States To Find And Replace Lead Service Lines

The EPA has announced nearly $2.9 billion in funding to protect Americans from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund.

Research Tracks PFAS In Rain And Snow

Illinois American Water Highlights $290M Of Infrastructure Investments Expected In 2026

Yucaipa Valley Water District Cuts Nitrification Upsets By 95% Using Nanobubble Solution

SJE Acquires Anchor Scientific, Expanding Its Portfolio In Water Sensors And Controls

TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE

HydraForce Lift Station Agitators

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Kasco Marine

Multi-Turn Actuator (88-109)

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Harold Beck & Sons, Inc.

PPG Filtration Technologies: 8040

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PPG

Carbon Media Solutions

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Xylem

Transcend Design Generator

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Transcend

Hydra-Tapper

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Hydra-Stop From Pentair

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