Newsletter | April 23, 2024

04.23.24 -- EPA Finalizes Critical Rule To Clean Up PFAS Contamination; Advancing Potable Water Reuse In The U.S.

IN THIS ISSUE:

Achieving High Quality Process Water

What Does LCR/LCRI Compliance Mean, Exactly?

Justifying SCADA Projects

CCR Do's And Don'ts

Asset Management: A Playbook For Water And Wastewater Utilities

Improved Pump And Seal Reliability When And Where It Really Counts

Pumped Up: How The OC Impeller Changes Chopper Pumps

Proven Energy Savings With New Mixer Technology

Bio-Augmentation Product Eliminates Odor And Removes Sludge From Waste Lagoons

EPA Finalizes Critical Rule To Clean Up PFAS Contamination

Optimize Plant Burner Fuel-To-Air Ratio With ST75 Flow Meter And Reduce Boiler Energy Costs

Advancing Water Reuse In The U.S.: States Develop Potable Reuse Regulations

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FEATURED ARTICLES

What Does LCR/LCRI Compliance Mean, Exactly?

We talk a lot about ‘compliance’ but the reality is that compliance is complicated and changes over time. This series breaks down compliance requirements across the LCR and the proposed LCRI to help you understand the who, what, and when of compliance.

CCR Do's And Don'ts

If you’re a water utility, you know about the Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). It is the key element of the Safe Drinking Water Act’s public right-to know provisions, and often a missed opportunity for utilities to engage with the consumer. 

UK PVC Windows And Doors Manufacturer Uses Galaxy Filters To Achieve High Quality Process Water

One of the UK’s largest manufacturers and suppliers of PVC windows and doors expanded production and required an increase in their cooling water. Read the full case study to learn how Amiad helped.

Pumped Up: How The OC Impeller Changes Chopper Pumps

Operating high, and to the left of the performance curve requires a pump designed to handle that sort of application.

Asset Management: A Playbook For Water And Wastewater Utilities

This white paper provides a comprehensive guide for water and wastewater agencies to understand and implement asset management, offering additional support and coaching to ensure effective application.

Improved Pump And Seal Reliability When And Where It Really Counts

Replacing mechanical seals twice per year was difficult and expensive for Chester, IL, but a more serious problem occurred when the seals failed with the Mississippi River at flood stage and the sealed lift station underwater.

Justifying SCADA Projects

In this article, read about a balanced scorecard approach, which incorporates intangible benefits and helps articulate the benefits of SCADA and other automation projects. 

Proven Energy Savings With New Mixer Technology

Read about new mixers installed for Anglian Water that have delivered over and above estimated energy savings and had minimal disruption to the plant. 

Bio-Augmentation Product Eliminates Odor And Removes Sludge From Waste Lagoons

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. 

Optimize Plant Burner Fuel-To-Air Ratio With ST75 Flow Meter And Reduce Boiler Energy Costs

The advanced ST75 Air/Gas Flow Meter from Fluid Components International (FCI), which measures fuel gas, process gas, inert gas, waste gases and air in small line sizes, is ideal for optimizing the fuel-to-air ratio for plant burner-boiler control, reducing plant fuel costs while protecting the environment.

INDUSTRY NEWS

EPA Finalizes Critical Rule To Clean Up PFAS Contamination

The U.S. EPA is taking another step in its efforts to protect people from the health risks posed by exposure to “forever chemicals” in communities across the country. This action designates two widely used PFAS as hazardous substances under the Superfund law.

NAWC Says EPA Superfund Designation For PFAS Shifts Liability From Polluters To Water Consumers

Bipartisan Legislation To Protect Water Utilities, Ratepayers From PFAS Cleanup Costs Introduced In U.S. House Of Representatives

California Water Board Adopts New Drinking Water Regulatory Standard To Improve Protections From Hexavalent Chromium

Water Sector Organizations Applaud New Water Affordability Legislation

Researchers Reveal Complex Microbial Communities Response To Wastewater Fluctuations

Interior Announces Up To $95 Million Through The President’s Investing in America Agenda For Water Resources And Ecosystem Health

TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE

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Keeping Water Fresh And Available

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Ion exchange, often abbreviated IX, is an effective technology for removing dissolved ionic compounds from liquid solutions, primarily drinking water sources.

FEATURED GUEST COLUMNS

Advancing Water Reuse In The U.S.: States Develop Potable Reuse Regulations

In several U.S. states, government agencies and utilities are exploring how to treat wastewater properly so it can be used for drinking water — what we know as potable water reuse. While potable reuse is not a new concept, it’s being pursued more aggressively with renewed support and new ideas as we see limits with existing water sources.

6 Steps To Complying With New PFAS Drinking Water Regulations

In April 2024, the U.S. EPA released regulations for PFAS limits in municipal drinking water, greatly impacting municipalities and the water industry as a whole. There are several steps that can be taken to successfully navigate the upcoming regulations.

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