Newsletter | January 9, 2026

01.09.26 -- EPA Proposes New Rule To Address Perchlorate In Drinking Water

IN THIS ISSUE:

Source & Drinking Water Treatment

Distribution & Collection Systems

Wastewater Treatment

Industry News

Utility Management

Technology Showcase

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On Location: ACE 2025 Highlights

In this episode of the Water Online Show, recorded on location at AWWA ACE in Denver, co-hosts Travis Kennedy and Angela Godwin recap two energetic days of interviews and insights from water industry leaders. From data integration to AI and frozen reagents, the duo explores the cutting edge of water and wastewater innovation. Tune in for a dive into the growing role of AI in the evolving landscape of water technology.

SOURCE & DRINKING WATER TREATMENT

Aquafine Ultraviolet Treatment Systems For TOC Reduction

Aquafine TOC reduction units coupled with ion exchange systems or EDI will oxidize trace organics into smaller ionic species, carbon dioxide and water, which are more readily removed by ion exchange resins, EDI, and/or degasifiers.

 

Winterization Of Ozone And UV Systems: A Guide For Operators And Maintenance Staff

A proper winterization plan for treatment plants is essential to maintaining the operational safety of the effluent quality process and preventing disruption to customers.

Ensuring Safe And Clean Water

In this article, Transcend highlights the importance of the U.S. EPA's PFAS drinking water standards, as well as how they ensure safe and clean water systems.

Four Important Reasons To Choose CO2 To Reduce Drinking Water pH

CO2 provides several advantages over liquid acids. In addition to being easier to use, it is also more environmentally friendly and can have long-term cost benefits.

DISTRIBUTION & COLLECTION SYSTEMS

Water Main Predictions: An Interview With BlueConduit CEO Lorne Groe

Learn about a new product that can help to identify and manage water mains at risk of failure using locally tailored, AI-driven predictive modeling, and BlueConduit’s push beyond lead service lines.

 

Leaks Go Acoustic: How Rogers Water Reduced Waste And Built Resiliency

Read how Rogers Water Utility (RWU) took action to mitigate constant leaks in their distribution system, which made it challenging to maintain volume in the eastern district’s water tower.

The Enduring Value Of Ultrasonic Level Measurement In Water And Wastewater Level Applications

Discover how using ultrasonic technology allows level and pump controllers to progress in ways that enhance both accuracy and usability — rather than remaining static.

Achieving Level Pressure At Challenging Points In Distribution Systems

When drinking water leaves a treatment plant through giant pipes, with the help of huge pumps, the pressure can exceed 200 psi. The high pressure is a necessity because water must travel a long distance in some cases. The problem is that not all distribution points in a water system are created equal.

WASTEWATER TREATMENT

Mastering Condensate Management

This series explores crucial questions surrounding condensate management. In the first part, we examine where condensate comes from and what it contains.

 

Turbo Blowers For Wastewater Treatment: Efficiency, Benefits, And Maintenance Considerations

Turbo blowers improve wastewater aeration efficiency through high-speed impellers, lower energy use, and minimal maintenance, making them ideal for continuous, high-pressure applications when properly selected and maintained.

New Turbocompressors Boost Efficiency At Wastewater Plant

Sulzer engineers helped a plant in the Netherlands cut its energy costs with a turnkey project. Now the plant’s owners have worked with Sulzer engineers to upgrade its existing units with three latest-generation machines.

Featured Profiles In Brewery Wastewater Success

Stories of real success with packaged pumping and wastewater treatment systems at breweries are explored, including for regulatory compliance and/or water reuse capabilities.

UTILITY MANAGEMENT

How Preventative Maintenance Agreements Can Help Avoid Catastrophic Costs

Learn how preventative maintenance agreements (PMAs) reduce risk, extend equipment life, and save money for wastewater utilities by minimizing failures, improving energy efficiency, and enhancing operational predictability.

 

Nutter Fort Embraces Smart Water Technology For A Sustainable Future

Discover how Nutter Fort, WV, modernized its water infrastructure with smart metering technology, reducing water loss, cutting costs, and fostering sustainability in a close-knit community.

Expert Insights On Advanced Metering Infrastructure Deployment

Dave Rubin, a Hubbell brand senior director for product management at Aclara, shares insights on building business practice changes into AMI project plans, securing internal buy-in, and more.

Rural Water District Leverages Digital Solutions

Discover how Qatium seamlessly integrated with RWD4's existing SCADA system, enhancing real-time decision-making and operational insights.

INDUSTRY NEWS

 

EPA Proposes New Rule To Address Perchlorate In Drinking Water

The U.S. EPA has unveiled a comprehensive proposal to establish a National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) for perchlorate, marking the culmination of a legal mandate stemming from a 2023 D.C. Circuit Court ruling in NRDC v. Regan.

How A Persistent Chemical Enters Our Surface Waters

From Nano To Nobel: National Lab Researchers Use MOFs To Solve Big Problems

AI-Powered Water: How Smart Technologies Are Revolutionizing Power Plant Wastewater Treatment

Garney Acquires Pacific Northwest Contractor Emery & Sons, Expanding National Footprint

TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE

OPTIFLUX 6300 Electromagnetic Flow Meter

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KROHNE, Inc.

 

 

flowIQ 3200

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Kamstrup

 

Battery-Powered Dura Mag Flow Meter

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McCrometer, Inc.

 

 

Water Bridges

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Ironclad Environmental Solutions

 

 

ULTRAPEN PTBT3 ORP & Temperature Pen

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Myron L Company

 

waterCAST WQ

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Trinnex

 

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