Newsletter | August 21, 2025

08.21.25 -- A New Era In Federal Procurement; Wildfires Result In Water Quality Challenges

IN THIS ISSUE:

Bringing Wastewater Lagoons Back Into Compliance With Sludge Activating Aerators

Reducing Water Loss In Oak Park, IL: A Data-Driven Approach

Hot Springs Combats Aging Infrastructure Challenges With Xylem Digital Solutions

Standardizing Data To Enhance Water Distribution Efficiency

Nitrogen Removal At A Very Large Scale

Over-Sized And Under-Utilized: An Epidemic

Addressing Water Treatment Challenges: Technology Access Limitations

Revolutionizing Wastewater Pumping With Above-Ground Technology

900 Series System Ensures Quality, Reduces Chemical Usage

Research Indicates More Severe Wildfires Will Result In More Water Quality Challenges

The Chemistry Of An Algal Bloom

A New Era In Federal Procurement Has Launched

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FEATURED ARTICLES

Reducing Water Loss In Oak Park, IL: A Data-Driven Approach

Discover how the Village of Oak Park faced persistent water loss by implementing a systematic leak detection and mitigation approach.

Standardizing Data To Enhance Water Distribution Efficiency — Global Omnium's Digital Transformation

Global Omnium transformed its water network, implementing extensive smart meters to improve visibility, reduce inefficiencies, and enhance leak detection across over 400 cities, benefiting millions in Spain.

Bringing Wastewater Lagoons Back Into Compliance With Sludge Activating Aerators

Lagoons have been an accepted method of wastewater treatment for many years. However, after they are in use for an extended time period, they are often plagued with problems, including odors, sludge buildup, and poor effluent quality. 

Over-Sized And Under-Utilized: An Epidemic

This article takes a look at some actual examples of over-sized systems and the costs that resulted. Learn how to properly plan for a compressed air system and what your options are with an existing system.

Nitrogen Removal At A Very Large Scale

Nitrogen removal standards are a pressing concern for meat and poultry processing plants. Historically, food processing plants discharging to public waterways or directly to publicly owned wastewater treatment plants have faced challenges in meeting effluent limitation guidelines (ELGs) for nutrient removal.

Addressing Water Treatment Challenges: Technology Access Limitations By Small, Rural Water Utilities

With aging infrastructures, lean and limited personnel, lower budgets, and less accessibility, remote locations and smaller and rural water treatment plants are often challenged in maintaining operations while understanding new and important technologies in improving contaminant removal in water treatment.

Hot Springs Combats Aging Infrastructure Challenges With Xylem Digital Solutions

The City of Hot Springs, Arkansas, knows the challenges of dealing with aging infrastructure well. The city’s 143-year-old system covers 923 miles of water mains in rocky terrain, making it difficult to detect leaks. That is why the utility’s water department decided to act. 

From Depths To New Heights: Revolutionizing Wastewater Pumping With Above-Ground Technology

Read this article for an overview of key advantages, as well as examples of how communities have achieved cost savings by moving towards above-ground systems.

The Chemistry Of A Bloom: What Water Tests Reveal About Toxic Algae

Understanding the chemistry behind algal blooms is key to early detection, effective monitoring, and mitigating their impacts. Fortunately, water-testing technologies are revealing powerful insights into what’s really happening below the surface. 

900 Series System Ensures Quality, Increases Production, And Reduces Chemical Usage And Overall Costs

Myron L Company 900 Series system implementation for pH, conductivity/TDS, and temperature control ensures quality, increases production, and reduces chemical usage and overall costs with a five-stage pretreatment process prior to powder coat.

INDUSTRY NEWS

 

Research Indicates More Severe Wildfires Will Result In More Water Quality Challenges

While looking for answers to how fire severity influences the cycling and retention of nitrogen across a watershed, researchers found that wildfires are threatening water quality, fish, and other aquatic life in streams.

House Legislators Introduce The Safe Drinking Water for Disadvantaged Communities Act

140+ Industry Professionals Celebrate National Backflow Prevention Day With Training And Demonstrations At The Water Tower

NAWC Announces Rear Admiral (Ret.) Mark Montgomery As Keynote Speaker For Cybersecurity Symposium

Big Island Welcomes Small Footprint Aeration Solution

TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE

AquaSBR Sequencing Batch Reactor

The AquaSBR sequencing batch reactor provides true batch reactor technology with all phases of biological treatment accomplished in a single reactor. 

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Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc.

 

 

WATERFLUX 3100 Electromagnetic Flow Meter

The WATERFLUX 3100 is an electromagnetic flow meter (EMF) for all standard applications with raw, potable, or abstraction water. It is the ideal solution for all general flow applications where reliable flow measurement with sufficient yet not extremely high accuracy is required. 

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KROHNE, Inc.

 

 

Flex-Ring Joint Pipe

Combining the sealing features of the time-proven Fastite joint and a boltless restrained connection, AMERICAN Flex-Ring joint ductile iron pipe provides flexible, easily assembled, positive restraint against endwise separation due to thrust in sizes through 48".

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AMERICAN - American Cast Iron Pipe Company

 

 

waterCAST Surveillance

The sewers are rich with data about the health of your community. Understanding where risks are coming from makes rapid response possible. Emerging outbreaks can be addressed and contained quickly when they can be spotted and identified early.

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Trinnex

 

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

 

Tackling PFAS And Navigating Rapid Regulations

Angela Godwin sits down with Tonya Chandler and Sally Gutierrez to discuss the latest from BioLargo Inc. and its ambitious new entity, BioLargo Equipment.

 

Filtomat MCFM Series

The MCFM filters remove dirt particles as water flows through the coarse and fine screens to the outlet. The PLC controls the self-cleaning modes required according to the type of dirt and the dirt loads

 

Jones J7000 Series Break Check Valve Brochure

Designed for ease of installation and superior infrastructure protection, the Jones J7000 Break Check provides “install and forget” passive protection.

FEATURED GUEST COLUMNS

A New Era In Federal Procurement Has Launched

Federal procurement is getting a major makeover. Big changes have occurred, and more are on the horizon. Companies that sell into the federal marketplace definitely need to carefully monitor what is happening.

 

What Are Legionella Log Books And Why Are They Important?

Implementing and managing a Legionella control regime can sometimes seem daunting and complex. Invariably, a lot of resources, time, and effort are needed to achieve the required standard and provide assurance to senior management and auditors that controls are effective.

 

PRODUCT FOCUS

Sink Weights - Panametrics, a Baker Hughes business

Honey Monster Septage Receiving System - JWC Environmental

Lmic - Fluid Conservation Systems Inc.

flowIQ 2200 And 3200 Reclaimed Water - Kamstrup

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