Newsletter | June 4, 2026

06.04.26 -- Research Leads To Cheaper PFAS Testing; A Playbook For Reliable RO Operations

IN THIS ISSUE:

Custom Tank Designs That Actively Manage PFAS Mass Transfer Zone (MTZ)

Reducing Pre-Construction Risk In Surface Water Projects With Automated Design Tools

The Power Of Ductile Iron Pipe

The Laser Advantage

Warren Water Recovery Facility Drives Efficiency With Innovative Sampler System

Global Omnium: Transforming From Conventional To Smart Water

Minimizing Water Outages With Targeted Valve Control

From Carbon Supply To System Optimization Services

9 Reasons Why Drinking Water Distribution System Monitoring Is Now Practical

Research Could Lead To Cheaper, Better Testing For PFAS

Benefits Of Integrating Chemical Metering Pumps Into SCADA

A Playbook For Reliable Reverse Osmosis Operations

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FEATURED ARTICLES

Reducing Pre-Construction Risk In Surface Water Projects With Automated Design Tools

What if most water infrastructure cost overruns were preventable at the design stage? See how rigorous early-stage analysis changes project outcomes.

The Laser Advantage

High-resolution laser technology detects microscopic particles and subtle filtration breaches that traditional systems miss. By monitoring signal fluctuations and utilizing concentrated light sources, operators can achieve superior effluent accuracy and optimize filter run performance.

Custom Tank Designs That Actively Manage PFAS Mass Transfer Zone (MTZ)

As utilities prepare for the pending 4-ppt PFAS drinking water MCL, many are discovering that legacy lead/lag designs — workhorses for decades when treating contaminants in the ppm and ppb range — simply are not optimized for the parts per trillion-level (ppt) precision PFAS demands.

9 Reasons Why Drinking Water Distribution System Monitoring Is Now Practical

Drinking water professionals and engineers understand that maintaining safe and high-quality water throughout the distribution system is a critical responsibility. Chlorine, the backbone of disinfection, ensures safety, but its effectiveness can falter in the complex network of pipes, tanks, and dead ends.

Warren Water Recovery Facility Drives Efficiency With Innovative Sampler System

Read about the solution that was able to provide the Warren Water Recovery Facility with accurate composite sampling, reduced manpower with easy cleaning and maintenance, and predictive maintenance that reduced time in fixing process errors.

Global Omnium: Transforming From Conventional To Smart Water

Read about the lessons learned from building one of the largest smart meter networks in Europe.

Minimizing Water Outages With Targeted Valve Control

The Town of Holly Springs, NC, used Hydra-Stop's Insta-Valve 250 insertion valves to repair a leak in a transmission line without causing water service outages to over 40 residences. This solution saved the town from widespread outages and other costs associated with a system shutdown.

From Carbon Supply To System Optimization Services: Calgon Carbon's Total Solutions Advantage With Field Services

While any company can claim to offer these services, WTPs need a total solutions provider that understands GAC technology as only a manufacturer can.

The Power Of Ductile Iron Pipe: A Solution For Every Application

Ductile iron pipe is a versatile, reliable solution that resists UV degradation, freezing, and physical stress. Its unmatched durability ensures long-term performance in any piping application.

Benefits Of Integrating Chemical Metering Pumps Into SCADA

SCADA-connected chemical metering pumps improve dosing accuracy, reduce labor, and enable proactive maintenance — helping utilities modernize operations without massive infrastructure overhauls.

INDUSTRY NEWS

 

Research Could Lead To Cheaper, Better Testing For PFAS

A new investigation improves detection of PFAS in drinking water supplies. The method, which can measure trace pollution levels of PFAS in water more quickly and inexpensively than current techniques.

New Colorado River Basin Water Efficiency Network Launches To Advance Regional Collaboration On Water Sustainability

Pittsburgh Water Approves More Than $32 Million In Lead Service Line Replacement Projects

Over One Quarter Of Top U.S. Data Centers Lack Email Security Protections

IDE Technologies Secures Bid For Largest Seawater Desalination Facility In Western Hemisphere

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Webinar: Data-Driven Pumping: Improving Energy Efficiency and Smarter Asset Management

Discover how water and wastewater utilities can reduce energy costs and improve reliability using existing SCADA data. This Xylem Vue webinar explores real-time pump performance monitoring, scenario-based optimization, and predictive maintenance strategies that uncover hidden inefficiencies without new sensors or disruption. Learn how data-driven insights can extend asset life, streamline operations, and support smarter infrastructure planning across utility systems. Click here to learn more.

TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE

Sound-Attenuated, Prime-Assisted, Solids-Handling Pump

This sound-attenuated pump eliminates the need for a waste hose and prevents discharge of pumping effluent onto the ground. 

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Ironclad Environmental Solutions

 

 

Premium SureSafe Cartridges

Harmsco SureSafe cartridges are fabricated with the latest in silver zeolite technology and provide antimicrobial protection on the cartridge, outlasting the competition.

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Harmsco Filtration Products

 

 

Complete Com-paK Blower Packages

The Com-paK is uniquely designed to minimize space requirements and reduce installation costs.

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Kaeser Compressors, Inc.

 

 

Make Data-Informed Decisions About Your Buried Assets With ePulse Optimize And ePulse Discovery

Understand your pipe condition without impacting service using ePulse Optimize and ePulse Discovery.

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RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

 

Aerzen - Messing With Success

Tom McCurdy from Aerzen discusses the evolution of their highly successful "Delta Hybrid" line — a low-pressure screw compressor package designed for the water and wastewater industry. The presentation details the modern upgrades engineered to elevate the equipment's footprint, versatility, and efficiency.

 

Solutions For Continuous Monitoring

In the face of new or additional nutrient limits, hitting compliance within the designated period is crucial. Partnering with engineering firms during the design phase is pivotal.

 

8,400-Gallon (200BBL) Steel Mini Frac Tank With Coils

Steel Mini Frac Tank rentals are perfect for smaller sites where space is limited. 

FEATURED GUEST COLUMNS

A Playbook For Reliable Reverse Osmosis Operations

The best reverse osmosis (RO) programs are guided by a defined set of operating principles that provides operators with clear performance standards and a consistent framework for decisions.

 

Getting Practical About Non-Revenue Water

Problems faced by water utilities seem to grow in both quantity and complexity each year. Among the most persistent challenges is non-revenue water (NRW). In a recent Water Online Live event, industry experts gathered to discuss this multifaceted challenge.

 

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