Newsletter | September 4, 2026

09.04.26 -- EPA Releases Final UCMR 5 Drinking Water Data For PFAS And Lithium

IN THIS ISSUE:

Source & Drinking Water Treatment

Distribution & Collection Systems

Wastewater Treatment

Industry News

Utility Management

Technology Showcase

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Portable, Lab-Accurate Water Tester

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SOURCE & DRINKING WATER TREATMENT

Using Biological Competition To Suppress Algae Growth

Effective algae control shifts the focus from removal to nutrient management. By leveraging bioaugmentation to outcompete algae for nitrogen and phosphorus, facilities can stabilize pH levels and dissolved oxygen, ensuring long-term pond clarity and consistent wastewater treatment performance.

 

What's In Your Water?

When is the last time you took a moment to stop, and smell your water? A continuous supply of clean and safe drinking water is something that most people take for granted. We rarely go to the tap doubting that the water will be clean and safe. 

Mixing Comparison: Hydraulic Or Gas

Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District (FSSD) in California installed a Vaughan Rotamix hydraulic mixing system next to an identical anaerobic digester with a 7-year-old gas mixing system.

SRP-Funded Technology Provides Affordable PFAS Testing For Homeowners

Widespread chemical contamination leaves many small water systems without viable testing options. Discover how an innovative, plant-based extraction method delivers affordable, highly accurate screening to identify complex contaminants and protect public health.

DISTRIBUTION & COLLECTION SYSTEMS

Optimizing Pump Systems Through Retrofitting

For aging pump systems, a full replacement is not always practical or cost-effective. In such cases, retrofitting offers a compelling alternative, breathing new life into existing infrastructure.

 

Troubleshooting A Sewer Bypass Startup

When startup fails, check these four common culprits before you check anything else.

Sewer Systems: Construction Considerations

Pressure sewers (effluent or grinder) and gravity sewers require different methods of construction, different installation techniques, and different degrees of accessibility to install the various products and system components. The construction impact of installing any sewer system technology falls under two main categories: on-lot and right-of-way (ROW). 

Reassessing The Value Of Water Reuse In Process Efficiency

In many industrial applications, water is not part of the final product but an important process facilitator — for cooling, cleaning, etc. Like energy, it can quickly become a major expense and, therefore, an important target for cost control. As potable water supplies tighten or become increasingly expensive, reuse is becoming a more attractive alternative. Here is some of the information needed to evaluate the opportunities it offers.

WASTEWATER TREATMENT

Louisiana Wastewater Treatment Facility Benefits From Siemens Product Support

Learn about a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Louisiana that was having problems with its clamp-on ultrasonic flow meter, and how the issue was resolved. 

 

Case Study: RSG 30 In Wastewater Treatment Monitoring

The Ecograph T RSG 30 data logger is used to monitor Turbidity, DO and pH and provide critical information to meet EPA standards. By Endress+Hauser, Inc.

A Non-Intrusive Solution For Measuring Wastewater Flow In A WWTP's Iron Pipes

A municipal association needed to understand if wastewater was being equally distributed across two cast iron pipes within its wastewater treatment plant. Learn how clamp-on ultrasonic measurement helped successfully measure the flow.  

California Casino Utilizes MBR System For Wastewater Reuse

Quechan Casino Resort, a newly constructed 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

Reaching Utility-Grade AMI Without Compromise: How Utilities Can Remove Barriers To High-Performance Networks

Overcome the financial and operational barriers to high-performance AMI by exploring how specialized network architecture and service-based delivery models eliminate risk. Learn how to achieve prioritized communication, long-term resilience, and total operational control without upfront costs.

 

The Power Of Choice: Why Vendor-Neutral MDM Is Essential For Water Utilities

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.

Navigating Troubled Waters: 5 Challenges To Water Utility Profitability

Water utilities are the unsung heroes of modern society, providing us with the lifeline of clean and safe water. However, they face a barrage of challenges that threaten their efficiency, profitability, and, by extension, the sustainability of this vital service.

Increasing The Likelihood Of Accessing Infrastructure Funding

Read how to access LCRR funding and tailor your application to increase your odds of success.

INDUSTRY NEWS

 

EPA Releases Final UCMR 5 Drinking Water Data For PFAS And Lithium

The EPA has released the final set of national drinking water data collected under the fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 5) for 30 chemical contaminants: 29 PFAS plus lithium.

Joseph B. Blake Water Treatment Plant Upgrades Reach Completion

City Unveils New Innovative Wastewater Technology

$7.9 Million NSF Investment Brings Vermont Researchers Together To Address 'Forever Chemical' Contamination

Pacifico Mexinol Highlights Its Innovative Wastewater Reuse Strategy During World Water Week

TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE

CL17sc Colorimetric Chlorine Analyzer

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Hach

 

 

Why Rebuild A Blower Before It Fails?

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Aerzen

 

HYMAX GRIP Flange Adaptor (1.5" - 12")

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Mueller Water Products

 

 

Kynar PVDF Jet Aerator

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Integrated Water Services, Inc.

 

 

Pista Sand Removal Chamber For Power Plants

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Smith & Loveless, Inc.

 

MD50 Chlorine Colorimeter, LR/HR

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Lovibond

 

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