Newsletter | April 28, 2026

04.28.26 -- Inside A Municipal Water Deal That Didn't Happen; How Mushrooms Could Remove Microplastics From Water

IN THIS ISSUE:

Treatment Plant Maintains Service During Infrastructure Upgrade

Operando Studies Of Iodine Species In An Advanced Oxidative Water Treatment Reactor

City Of Phoenix Drought Pipeline Project

The Importance Of Industrial Water Monitoring

Decoding LCRI: Exploring How Technology Can Help With Compliance

Protecting Wastewater Treatment Equipment With Septage Receiving Stations

Pumped Up: How The OC Impeller Changes Chopper Pumps

Aspen Pharmacare Relies On Swan's Online TOC Measurement

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

Mushrooms: An Eco-Friendly Solution For Microplastic Pollution?

GeoSpray Minimizes Impact To Wildlife And Water Quality During A Creek Culvert Rehabilitation

Q&A: Inside A Municipal Water Deal That Didn't Happen — And Why That Matters

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In this Water Online Virtual Event, Kevin Westerling will be joined by industry experts Will Jernigan of Cavanaugh and Jennifer Steffens of Carollo Engineers for a closer look at how water loss is being addressed today through evolving standards, data-driven decision-making, and advanced digital technologies. Tune in to stay ahead of emerging expectations and position your utility for measurable, defensible water loss reduction — and bring your questions for the audience Q&A.

FEATURED ARTICLES

Operando Studies Of Iodine Species In An Advanced Oxidative Water Treatment Reactor

Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) are emerging as a promising class of technologies for the treatment of industrial and municipal waste streams for the removal of recalcitrant contaminants, including pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and industrial chemicals — a key facet of wastewater treatment.

The Importance Of Industrial Water Monitoring

Monitoring of water quality in industrial process is essential, and it has been proven that testing industrial waters on a regular basis can mitigate risks and system issues before they become problematic. This includes early detection of corrosion, scale, and biofouling.

Treatment Plant Maintains Service During Infrastructure Upgrade Using Xylem Rental Bypass

To move forward with long-overdue infrastructure upgrades, Nodra AB needed a wastewater bypass solution capable of lifting up to 3,000 liters per second into its Slottshagens treatment plant. Xylem’s Rental Solutions team set up a turnkey wastewater bypass station in a little over three weeks.

AMERICAN SpiralWeld Pipe Delivers For City Of Phoenix Drought Pipeline Project

Phoenix’s Drought Pipeline Project, supported by AMERICAN SpiralWeld Pipe, secures clean water for North Phoenix, delivering up to 75 million gallons daily and earning top industry awards.

Decoding LCRI: Exploring How Technology Can Help With Compliance

The use of lead pipes was banned in the 1980s, yet over 9.2 million American households still connect to water through lead pipes and lead service lines. These decades-old lead pipes pose an ever-present risk to the health and wellbeing of Americans.

Protecting Wastewater Treatment Equipment And Improving The Bottom Line With Septage Receiving Stations

Learn about a solution that employs a combination of grinding, solids removal, washing, and dewatering, and enables a typical septage truck to unload in 5 to 15 minutes.

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.

Aspen Pharmacare Relies On Swan's Online TOC Measurement

For Aspen Pharmacare, the low maintenance and high reliability of Swan's AMI LineTOC monitors resulted in several installations. Hear from an Aspen France utilities manager about the benefits of online measurement.

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 in five-stage pretreatment prior to powder coat.

GeoSpray Minimizes Impact To Wildlife And Water Quality During A Creek Culvert Rehabilitation

Trenchless geopolymer rehabilitation offers a sustainable solution for culvert repair in sensitive ecosystems. Its rapid-curing, low-toxicity properties allow for quick service reinstatement, preserving hydraulic capacity and protecting local water quality and aquatic life without the need for disruptive excavation.

INDUSTRY NEWS

 

Nameko Mushrooms: An Eco-Friendly Solution For Microplastic Pollution

Microplastic pollution is a growing environmental concern. Scientists have introduced an eco-friendly water purification method using a surprising material: mushrooms.

EPA Updates PFAS Destruction And Disposal Guidance To Protect American Communities

Cutting-Edge PFAS Destruction Technology Reaches Pilot Stage In Public-Private Partnership

Meta Announces Groundbreaking For AI-Optimized Data Center In Tulsa, OK, With Focus On Water Stewardship

ASCE Honors 2026 Class Of Distinguished Members

TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE

Fast And Flexible Blower Rental

Capacity bottlenecks or production losses are scenarios feared in every company and require a fast and efficient solution. AERZEN offers 24/7 solutions to overcome problems arising in the supply of oil-free air for various application cases.

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Aerzen

 

 

HYMAX GRIP Coupling Restraint (1.5" - 12")

HYMAX GRIP joins and restrains a wide selection of pipes of different types and diameters, easily and reliably. Due to its patented design, it allows the joining of pipes of the same or different materials and diameters and prevents axial pipe movement.

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Mueller Water Products

 

 

AquaNereda

The AquaNereda aerobic granular sludge system is an innovative biological wastewater treatment technology that provides advanced treatment using the unique features of aerobic granular biomass.

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Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc.

 

 

Pulsa Series

The Pulsa Series hydraulic diaphragm metering pumps was the foundation upon which Pulsafeeder was built. For over 70 years Pulsa Series hydraulic pumps have been synonymous with dependability, quality, and precision engineering and are still depended upon to provide years, even decades, of year-round operation.

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IDEX Intelligent Water

 

 

TrojanUVFlexAOP – Advanced Oxidation System

Meeting the demand for clean water has never been more challenging. Communities around the world are facing growing water stress — an insufficient supply, in terms of water quality or water quantity — and often both. Many are turning to potable reuse and drinking water remediation to meet these demands.

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Trojan Technologies

 

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Virtual Water Expo returns this spring with four focused sessions showcasing innovative solutions for today’s water and wastewater challenges. Explore technologies that improve efficiency, reduce costs, meet regulatory demands, and strengthen workforce resilience. Register once to access all live sessions — and the full on-demand archive — featuring insights from leading industry suppliers and experts. Click here to learn more.

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

 

WET WELL WIZARD Wastewater Collection System Aeration Brochure

With a WET WELL WIZARD in every pump lift station in the wastewater collection system, the water within that system becomes “pre-treated” for the wastewater plant that will be receiving it.

 

Orbipac CPF81/CPF82 And CPF81D/CPF82D Datasheet

Compact pH/ORP electrodes, analog or with digital Memosens technology. For installation or immersion in industrial water and wastewater.

 

Ozone And AOPs – Foundations And Future

Explore ozone technology and advanced oxidation processes (AOPs), with expert insights on real-world applications, water safety, and innovations shaping municipal and industrial treatment systems.

FROM THE EDITOR

Q&A: Inside A Municipal Water Deal That Didn't Happen — And Why That Matters

As more municipalities explore alternative ownership, financing, or partnership models to address aging water infrastructure, an experience in Rahway, NJ, offers a useful case study in how quickly these processes can shift — and why — explored in this Q&A with Obermayer’s Tom Wyatt.

 

FEATURED GUEST COLUMN

When Growth Outpaces Infrastructure: How The City Of Conroe Built A Future-Forward Software-Defined Water System Ready For What's Next

For fast-growing cities, the challenge is no longer whether modernization is needed, but how to do it without increasing risk or complexity. The City of Conroe, Texas offers a clear example of what it looks like to modernize with intent, by addressing not just equipment, but the underlying architecture of water operations.

 

PRODUCT FOCUS

Submersible Recirculation Pump Type ABS RCP - Sulzer Pumps Solutions Inc.

Fyfe - LOCTITE Tyfo Polymer Systems - Henkel

Harmony Encore MDM Software - Master Meter, Inc.

SureSafe Filter Cartridges - Harmsco Filtration Products

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