Newsletter | June 30, 2025

06.30.25 -- Supreme Court Decision Reshapes PFAS Regulation In Wisconsin

IN THIS ISSUE:

Source & Drinking Water Treatment

Distribution & Collection Systems

Wastewater Treatment

Utility Management

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AMI Solutions And Data-Driven Services Are Shaping The Future Of Water Management

In this episode of the Water Online Show, host Angela Godwin sits down with Tyler Simpson of Hubbell to explore how the company is helping utilities navigate workforce challenges and modernize operations through innovative technologies.

SOURCE & DRINKING WATER TREATMENT

Identifying Contaminants Of Concern

In this article, we outline the sources, occurrence, known health issues, and mitigation options for specific contaminants.

 

Treatment Of Cyanotoxins In Drinking Water With Activated Carbon

Recently, cyanobacteria and cyanotoxins have become a high profile drinking water quality concern in both the U.S. and abroad. The combination of weather conditions, agricultural phosphate runoff, and other factors has produced water conditions that have favored the formation of cyanobacteria in surface water supplies.

Thermal Reactivation Series: Calcium Catalysis

Understanding the impact of pore size distribution on adsorption is crucial for water utilities aiming to optimize PFAS removal.

Treating 1,4-Dioxane Using Advanced Oxidation Processes

What is 1,4-dioxane, and why is it an issue? Read this article to learn more about this byproduct and how it can be treated. 

DISTRIBUTION & COLLECTION SYSTEMS

Water Distribution — Why Measurement Matters When Every Drop Counts

The world is confronting an imminent water crisis, with the UN projecting a 40% global water deficit by 2030. With water resources stretched by the needs of an increasing global population, the need for transformative technologies across the water industry has never been more urgent.

 

Advanced Flow Meters Save Millions In Maintenance Costs And Non-Revenue Water Loss

Learn how a municipal water treatment department reduced annual maintenance costs by $265,000, while forecasting an ultimate savings of up to $3 million in yearly non-revenue water losses. 

Repairing A Suspended Pipe Within 30 Minutes With HYMAX Permanent Repair Sleeve

In the picturesque village of Arzacq-Arraziguet in southwestern France, a critical water pipeline repair showcased the efficiency of modern tools and techniques.

Superior Solids Handling AMS Hydraulics Solve Clogging Crisis At Critical Station

Emmons Metro asked HOMA to provide a solution to a critical station at a facility that handles wastewater from produce and associated packaging for a large supermarket chain in the Northeast.

THE WATER ONLINE SHOW

 

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.

WASTEWATER TREATMENT

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.

 

Wastewater Treatment and Reuse — Lake Arrowhead, California

In 2000, the district’s average water demand was 2.3 MGD and was estimated to grow over 20% by 2030. Unfortunately, there was not a sufficient or permanent reliable source of supply to meet future demands.

Integrated Intelligence: A Breakthrough In Wastewater Pumping

Today’s customers can have higher pump system reliability, more and smarter functions, lower operating costs, and data connectivity when pumping wastewater using an intelligent pumping system.

How Ozone Treatment Tackles Pharmaceutical Residues In Wastewater

In this blog, we explore how ozone technology helps reduce pharmaceutical residues in wastewater, ensuring safer water for both the environment and communities.

UTILITY MANAGEMENT

Operational Efficiencies Created With Smart Water Technologies

Discover how components such as resource utilization, customer service, and employee safety work together in balance to support seamless operations. 

 

4 Treatment Plant Budget Busters To Avoid

Municipalities work diligently to produce quality drinking water and meet strict wastewater treatment regulatory standards while managing expenses. Advanced technologies allow utilities to gather actionable information and strategically offset deficiencies.

Is Your Water System Trying to Tell You Something?

When something goes wrong, we often ask ourselves if there was some sort of sign that would have lessened the impact. Especially if you are in the business of providing water to people, you might wish you had a crystal ball to get in front of problems before they happen.

Predictive Modeling For Water Main Condition Assessments: M77 Manual Guidance

By waiting for water mains to break before taking action, utilities risk high, unanticipated costs, public disruption, safety concerns, and loss of community trust. So, what does it look like to move from reactive to proactive when it comes to water main management?

INDUSTRY NEWS

 

Supreme Court Decision In Wisconsin Reshapes PFAS Regulation

In another step in the fight against forever chemicals, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that state regulators can require landowners to clean up PFAS before they are officially designated as hazardous substances.

Microplastics Are Everywhere — But Our Methods To Track Them Are All Over The Place

Rising Economic And Human Costs From Droughts Worldwide Require Effective Policies To Limit Losses And Damage

WHO Publishes 54 Pathogen Background Documents To Support Safe Water And Sanitation Systems

Industrial Water Solutions Conference Convenes Business And Utility Leaders Driving The Circular Water Economy

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Aclara RF Data Collection Unit

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PFAS Testing Program

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Reliable. Flexible. Experienced. Ozone And Advanced Oxidation

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Module Type WP-1000

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The Lift Station Solution

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Vaughan Company

 

Wellpoint Pump, 6", Piston, Diesel

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United Rentals

 

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