Newsletter | April 20, 2026

04.20.26 -- Fluoride In Drinking Water Does Not Harm Children's IQ, Study Shows

IN THIS ISSUE:

Source & Drinking Water Treatment

Distribution & Collection Systems

Wastewater Treatment

Industry News

Utility Management

Technology Showcase

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SOURCE & DRINKING WATER TREATMENT

Designing For What's Next: Futureproofing For PFAS

PFAS rules are shifting fast. Learn how utilities can futureproof treatment strategies with flexible designs, smart staging, and emerging technologies — avoiding stranded assets and staying ahead of tomorrow’s regulations.

Water Supply Authority Uses Powdered Activated Carbon To Ensure High Quality Drinking Water

Founded in 1982, Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority supplies drinking water to a region of approximately one million people. Its surface water treatment plant draws water from the Peace River to a reservoir and treats it to drinking water standards at the rate of about 31 MGD.

Addressing PFAS Contamination In Cape Fear's Source Water

The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) provides drinking water to more than 200,000 residents in the Wilmington, NC, area. In 2017, the community learned that PFAS were contaminating CFPUA’s drinking water source. This led CFPUA to partner with Calgon Carbon to install Filtrasorb granular activated carbon (GAC).

Simple Treatment Solution For Surface Water Source

Discover how Harmsco's Municipal Cartridge Filtration Systems saved a Montana Water District over $1 million.

DISTRIBUTION & COLLECTION SYSTEMS

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.

Sludge Valve Upgrades Reduce The Number Of Corrective Work Orders

Read about one of the largest wastewater treatment plants in the world that recently finished a project for upgrading its sludge valve actuators.

Advanced Leak Detection Safeguards Water In Utqiaġvik, AK

In the remote Arctic village of Utqiaġvik, Alaska — where extreme winters and frozen terrain make traditional water system maintenance nearly impossible — the Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) faced a critical threat: a persistent underground leak draining over 10,000 gallons of water per day.

The Next Generation Of Distribution System Management And Leak Detection

As municipal water systems grapple with tightening budgets and water scarcity continues to be a growing issue, communities must look toward solutions that reduce their need for source water, bring down the costs of treatment, and allow for better management of the pipeline assets.

WASTEWATER TREATMENT

How Can We Create A More Effective Densified Sludge?

True densified sludge, achieved with time-based batch controls, improves settling, increases capacity, and enhances nutrient removal — delivering a compact, efficient, and cost-effective alternative to conventional activated sludge systems.

Using Bubbles To Reduce Toil And Trouble

Two innovative products leverage natural fluid dynamics, biology, and aeration principles to reduce labor and energy consumption in wastewater applications — the Lagoon Master Aerator and the Wet Well Wizard.

Eliminating Odor Complaints At A Low Cost With Modern Aeration System

In a bold move to modernize its wastewater treatment, Bowling Green, OH, installed the state’s first second-generation Autothermal Thermophilic Aerobic Digestion (ATAD) system — ThermAer — in 2004. The upgrade expanded the plant’s capacity from 6 to 10 MGD and replaced an inefficient, odor-prone coarse-bubble aeration system.

Minimizing Aerated Wastewater Treatment System Servicing

Reliability is especially important in the wastewater treatment sector. One is that the blowers have to dependably operate in conditions that are often very harsh.

UTILITY MANAGEMENT

Data-Driven Decision-Making For Chemical Optimization In Wastewater Treatment

Chemical programs are essential components of wastewater treatment. Whether the goal is phosphorus removal, odor control, improved solids settling, or final polishing, chemicals often play a vital role in meeting permit limits and ensuring stable operations.

The New Imperative For Water Treatment: A Shift From Compliance To Efficiency

As water scarcity and energy costs rise, new ultrafiltration membrane technologies deliver higher flux, longer lifespan, and reduced fouling — turning water treatment from a compliance task into an efficiency opportunity.

11 Ways To Advance Traditional Water Distribution Modeling And Management

Explore how Bentley's OpenFlows WaterGEMS can make your job easier.

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.

INDUSTRY NEWS

Fluoride In Drinking Water Does Not Harm Children's IQ, Study Shows

In recent years, some have claimed that ingesting fluoride can harm children’s IQ. Researchers investigated the connection between fluoride in drinking water and children’s IQ to see if these claims had merit.

These Teabags Aren't For Making Tea — They Remove Arsenic

EPA Announces Effort To Revitalize Water Workforce Initiative At Water Week Roundtable

Itron Launches Resourcefulness Digital Badge In Collaboration With UT Austin To Advance Energy And Water Literacy

From AI To Biotech: Around 50 Startups Will Present New Solutions At IFAT Munich

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TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE

Sewer Inspection Vans And Vehicles For Field Inspection

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TrojanUV3000Plus

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HYMAX Pro Dedicated-Size Coupling

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Fairbanks Nijhuis 5430M&W And 2430M&W

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Prosonic M FMU43

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BOD Determination

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