Newsletter | July 7, 2025

07.07.25 -- New Bill Would Lock PFAS Water Standards Into Federal Law

IN THIS ISSUE:

Source & Drinking Water Treatment

Distribution & Collection Systems

Wastewater Treatment

Utility Management

SPONSOR

Digital Twins And The Next Generation Of Water Infrastructure Design

In this episode of the Water Online Show, host Angela Godwin sits down with Bentley’s Kristen Dietrich and Joel Johnson to explore how OpenFlows is revolutionizing the way utilities design, manage, and operate water infrastructure. Tune in to learn about the platform’s flexibility and discover how it empowers engineers to work smarter at every stage.

SOURCE & DRINKING WATER TREATMENT

Ensuring Chemical Compatibility In Water Treatment Equipment

This article will explain when and why chemical compatibility matters in water treatment applications, factors that can influence compatibility, and how to determine compatibility in certain cases.

Integrated Treatment System For Drinking Water

Amiad designed and supplied an integrated water filtration system for Dominica Island which combines three main stages of filtration and treatment, solving a problem: lack of quality drinking water.

Treating Trace Contaminants In Drinking Water — Aurora, Colorado

To protect residents from environmental contaminants, the City of Aurora set stringent water treatment goals, and adopted an advanced treatment process at the Aurora Reservoir Water Purification Facility.

Drinking Water Disinfection In A New Hampshire Town

The town of Hillsborough, NH, chose Atlantium's HOD UV system to disinfect their drinking water due to its low disinfection byproducts and reliable virus inactivation. Atlantium's UV technology is validated and offers stable and efficient water treatment solutions.

DISTRIBUTION & COLLECTION SYSTEMS

Preserving Pressure, Protecting Service: Upgrading Hydrant Infrastructure In Kent County

When Kent County Water Authority faced the urgent replacement of a 94-year-old hydrant tied to a 1931 cast iron main, they were determined to maintain fire protection and avoid customer disruption.

AMERICAN SpiralWeld Pipe Performs In New Music City Stadium Project

What do the Indy Music City Grand Prix, Taylor Swift Eras Tours concerts, Country Music Awards Festival, and college and NFL football games have in common? These and other events were held at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN, in the spring, summer, and fall of 2023.

Acoustic Inspection Helps Campbell River Optimize Inspection Program

In this case study, explore how incorporating the SL-RAT into their maintenance program has realized significant savings for the City of Campbell River.

How To Handle Your Toughest Flows: KROHNE OPTISONIC In Wastewater Treatment

KROHNE’s OPTISONIC ultrasonic meters deliver accurate, low-maintenance flow measurement for tough wastewater streams like raw sewage, sludge, and slurries — reducing maintenance, energy waste, and compliance risk.

WASTEWATER TREATMENT

Anaerobic Digestion Optimization System Provides Exceptional Improvements

Faced with soaring ammonia loads — especially during race weekends when 250,000+ fans descend on the town — the Speedway, Indiana wastewater treatment plant was in urgent need of a solution.

Comprehensive Compressed Air Assessments: The 5-Step Process

The objective of this paper is to define the five steps required in a compressed air assessment. We will use a real-world example with system information from a magnetic materials manufacturer to clearly illustrate each step.

Unlocking Value: How Jet Aeration Systems Drive Economic Benefits For Industries

The versatility and efficiency of jet aeration systems make them valuable assets in the quest for cost-effective wastewater treatment solutions, underscoring their universal appeal.

Impact Of Real-Time NH3-N Monitoring In Wastewater Treatment Plants

In this white paper, learn how real-time monitoring of ammonia (NH₃) and nitrogen (N) in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) can be a game-changer for optimizing treatment performance and energy efficiency.

UTILITY MANAGEMENT

Achieving Success: Leveraging The Manufacturer's Experience

What is the typical design life of a wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) in North America? This is an important question to consider. Perhaps the better question to consider is: What is important to the operators and beneficiaries of a WWTP facility?

Bringing Data Together To Turn Insight Into Action

What tools are available to help water utilities effectively store, manage, and make sense of the data over time?

How Remote Water Quality Monitoring Improves Crisis Response

Remote water quality monitoring, a key component to effective crisis response, can mitigate the risk of contaminated source water or distributed water reaching consumers.

Future Of Cloud-Based Apps In Utility Operations

Increased technology in water utility management presents the greatest opportunities for small to medium-sized utilities where manpower and financial resources are the leanest.

INDUSTRY NEWS

New Bill Would Lock PFAS Water Standards Into Federal Law

As water systems across the country confront the rising uncertainties around PFAS, two members of the U.S. House of Representatives have introduced new legislation that aims to provide long-term certainty and protection.

EPA To Open Public Docket And Host Listening Sessions On Clean Water Act Section 401 Implementation Challenges

Residents In Over 2,800 U.S. Cities Pledge To Save 559 Million Gallons In 2025 National Mayor's Challenge For Water Conservation

From PFAS Destruction To AI-Powered Pipes: Water Innovation Accelerator Showcases Startups Ready To Disrupt Trillion-Dollar Industry

Smith & Loveless Inc. Highlights The EVERLAST Series CAPSULAR Above-Ground Pump Station

TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE

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.

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

TrojanUV AOP: Piloting And Demonstration

Read about the TrojanUV AOP Demonstration System, a fully packaged UV AOP system with oxidant and instrumentation. 

Online Chlorine Analysis: Colorimetric vs. Amperometric

In this webinar, we will discuss the differences between amperometric and colorimetric online chlorine analysis, and how you can determine which style of analyzer is best for your application.

Messing With Success

In this segment of Virtual Water Expo, Aerzen's Tom McCurdy explores the evolution of Aerzen USA's compressor technology, emphasizing their innovations in aeration systems.

PRODUCT FOCUS

PEAK 5X Ozone Generator - Pinnacle Ozone Solutions

FLT93S FlexSwitch Flow Switch - Fluid Components International

Dewatering And Filtration - AqueoUS Vets

iPERL (North America) Residential Water Meters - Sensus, a Xylem brand

Connect With Water Online: