02.27.26 -- EPA Defends 10-Year Lead Pipe Replacement Mandate

As utilities prepare for the pending PFAS drinking water MCLs, many are discovering that legacy lead/lag designs — workhorses for decades when treating contaminants in the ppm and ppb range — simply are not optimized for the parts per trillion-level (ppt) precision PFAS demands.

Diverse wastewater flows from mixed-use projects strain conventional systems. Learn how advanced biological treatment stabilizes unpredictable loads, ensures compliance, and delivers high-quality water suitable for reuse.

The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) provides drinking water to more than 200,000 residents in the Wilmington, North Carolina area. In 2017, the community learned that per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) were contaminating CFPUA’s drinking water source.

Acoustic technology has been successfully used in leak detection, pipe assessment, and continuous leak monitoring for decades. These technologies leverage advanced signal processing and machine learning, offering a proactive approach to managing water distribution networks. Let's examine three technologies that are achieving great results around the world.

When start-up fails, check these four common culprits before you check anything else.

There are many different joints that can be found on waterworks pipeline components. This paper focuses on the three most common joints.

Upgrading the aeration system in a wastewater operation is typically burdensome because of the design work, permits, construction, and commissioning required for a structure before a new blower system can be installed. An affordable, purpose-built blower system delivered in its own secure, weatherproof enclosure may be a viable alternative that can be commissioned sooner and at lower cost than one that requires renovations or new construction.

Since high-speed blowers were initially introduced in the U.S. about 20 years ago, they have been helping wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) operators reduce energy costs — representing up to 60% of all plant operating costs — without compromising plant performance.

Cabo San Lucus Mexico is known for its deep-water fishing, beautiful beaches, luxurious hotels, and as an overall vacation destination for travelers from around the world. 

As smart water initiatives are embraced and AMI is deployed, the sheer volume of data generated by meters becomes both an incredible asset and a significant management task. This is where a robust meter data management (MDM) system truly shines.

Despite AI's potential to transform the water sector, fewer than half of organizations are fully ready for adoption. The biggest challenges are procedural and cultural, like fear of change and workforce readiness. Focus on these internal barriers to gain measurable efficiency and sustainability benefits.

Through case studies and technical insights, this paper demonstrates how utilities can use inspection tools, valve assessments, structural modeling, and predictive analytics to make informed decisions.