Newsletter | August 29, 2025

08.29.25 -- 1 In 4 Globally Lack Access To Safe Drinking Water

IN THIS ISSUE:

Source & Drinking Water Treatment

Distribution & Collection Systems

Wastewater Treatment

Industry News

Utility Management

Technology Showcase

SOURCE & DRINKING WATER TREATMENT

City Of Lodi Employs GAC To Remove Contaminants From Groundwater

In this case study, read about AV's unique Concept to Commission approach which enabled a team to design, manufacture, and install GAC systems and interconnecting site pipe in just 10 working hours. 

 

Removal Of Chloramines With Activated Carbon

In order to reduce the formation of harmful disinfection byproducts in drinking water, alternative disinfectant use has become increasingly widespread. Monochloramine is a leading alternative disinfectant that offers advantages for municipal water. This tech brief details the removal of monochloramine using activated carbon.

Refinery Treats Groundwater Contamination While Saving Precious Facility Space

A large, Midwestern oil refinery installed two 110-foot-diameter S&L Model R OXIGEST treatment systems to solve a groundwater treatment problem on-site. Each plant incorporates aeration, clarification, and effluent holding, treating peak flows of 7.2 MGD combined, 4.3 MGD in each plant.

Arsenic Removal Pilot Study Meets California Standards

Well water from several locations in Ridgecrest, CA, area is high in arsenic, carbonates, and pH. Due to the high levels of arsenic, some wells are not being used to supply municipal water to the city of Ridgecrest and were shut down. Due to local demand, the feasibility of treating these wells to remove most of the arsenic before blending with water from other wells is being investigated.

DISTRIBUTION & COLLECTION SYSTEMS

Enhancing Sanitary Sewer Infrastructure

M.E. Simpson Company, Inc. is proud to introduce the comprehensive NASSCO MACP Level 2 Inspection Program, designed to empower utilities with valuable insights into the structural integrity of the sewer structures.

 

Double-Duty Flow Measurement: How To Conquer Changing Flow Conditions And Tight Footprints

While accurate flow measurement is critical for most industries, flow conditions that change over time can make it difficult to properly size a flow meter. Replacing a meter as the flow changes is impractical and expensive. In addition, flow disturbers can greatly impact meter accuracy, so addressing that issue is important as well. A uniquely designed flow meter may be the solution to both problems.

Pumped Up: How The OC Impeller Changes Chopper Pumps

Operating high and to the left of the performance curve requires a pump designed to handle that sort of application.

Navigating The Flow: Mastering TDH Calculations For Your Rental Pump Needs

Whether you’re tackling temporary dewatering, transferring essential fluids, or managing complex waste and wastewater operations, finding the right rental pump is crucial. But beyond choosing the appropriate horsepower or flow rate, understanding total dynamic head (TDH) is key to ensuring your pumping project runs smoothly and efficiently.

WASTEWATER TREATMENT

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.

 

WWTP Air Handling Control Philosophies: Do's And Don'ts

Without an appropriate control strategy, even the best wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) equipment can struggle to deliver maximum efficiency. The following checklists, plus important Do’s and Don’ts, can help in identifying an underperforming control strategy and developing a better one.

Case Study: A Wastewater Plant Bio-Augmentation Success

Rosethorne WWTP is located in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, just west of New Orleans. The plant was constructed in the mid-1990s with a design capacity of 400,000 GPD.

Pile Cloth Media Filtration Removes 97% Of Microplastics From Wastewater

Learn about filtering microplastics from industrial wastewater prior to discharge, and how this is one way to effectively reduce the volume of this waste material from entering our surface water.

UTILITY MANAGEMENT

Unifying SCADA And AMI For Smarter Water Management

In the world of water utilities, two crucial systems often operate in parallel: SCADA and AMI. While both play vital roles in managing water networks, their separation can create challenges for utilities striving for efficiency and reduced water loss.

 

Digital Master Plans For Water Utilities

In this article, Steve Drangsholt, Trinnex sales representative, and Travis Wagner, VP of Digital Consulting, discuss creating digital master plans, their benefits, and changing the narrative.

How Utilities Can Thrive In The New Generative AI Reality

This white paper explores the transformative potential of generative AI (Gen AI) in the water utility sector, demonstrating how it can enhance efficiency, productivity, and decision-making across organizations of all sizes.

Do You Hate Your CMMS?

Maybe maintenance management has become too complicated? Maybe the data lumped into a giant table is just not usable. Maybe you inherited a system picked by someone else that doesn’t meet your needs? OR maybe what you really wanted wasn’t available when you made your decision?

INDUSTRY NEWS

 

1 In 4 People Globally Still Lack Access To Safe Drinking Water

To mark World Water Week 2025, a new report highlights persistent inequalities, with vulnerable communities left behind.

New Tool Helps Estimate Societal Impact Of Droughts

German Students Awarded 2025 Stockholm Junior Water Prize For Flood Warning Innovation

WRF Seeks Proposals For Nine New Research Projects Totaling $2.2M

500+ Global Water And Climate Leaders Converging On Reykjavík This October For IDRA Summit On Water And Climate Change: Adaptation And Mitigation

TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE

Aclara RF Network Water Pressure Monitoring Solution

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HUBBELL INC.

 

 

Xylem Data Lake

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Xylem Drinking Water Solutions

 

High-Level Ozone Test Kit

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Pinnacle Ozone Solutions

 

 

AMI Codes-II

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Swan Analytical USA

 

 

DE NORA TETRA DeepBed Tertiary Filtration System

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De Nora

 

Flygt N-technology Pump Series For Water And Wastewater

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Xylem Wastewater Solutions

 

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