Newsletter | August 11, 2026

08.11.26 -- Hunting Viruses In Your Water System; How Accurate Have Our 2026 Water Predictions Been So Far?

IN THIS ISSUE:

The Pros And Cons Of Pilot Testing For PFAS Removal

Utility Adds Pressure Monitoring, Builds Operational Confidence And Efficiency

Reinstatement Cutter Expands Capabilities For Contractor

How A U.S. Utility Fleet Reclaimed Demineralizer Efficiency Across 12 Plants

Your Chlorine Sensor Is Lying to You — Here's 65 Days Of Proof

Why U.S. Pipe Ductile Iron Pipe Is The Smart Choice For Public Health And Safety

5 Important Considerations That Can Help Advance Your Water Utility's Digital Transformation

Findlay Township Utility Saves Money And Manpower With Proactive Xylem Technology

The Importance Of Industrial Water Monitoring

Hunting Viruses In Your Water System

Is It Time To Reassess Your Industrial Membrane Filtration Infrastructure?

Midyear Reality Check: How Accurate Have Our 2026 Water Predictions Been So Far?

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Discover how Hach's DR4900 VIS spectrophotometer modernizes water quality testing with an intuitive touchscreen, TNTplus vial tests, and advanced diagnostics. Join experts Scott Tucker and Matt Thompson to learn how it improves colorimetric accuracy, streamlines workflows, strengthens data security, supports regulatory compliance, and addresses today's most common laboratory testing challenges with greater confidence and reliable results for modern water analysis laboratories. Click here to learn more.

FEATURED ARTICLES

First Utility District Of Knox County Adds Pressure Monitoring, Builds Operational Confidence And Efficiency

Undetected pressure surges leave water distribution networks vulnerable to costly pipe bursts and service disruptions. Utilizing high-resolution monitoring tools provides the real-time data needed to stabilize system hydraulics, extend infrastructure life, and optimize capital investments.

Small Changes, Big Impact: How A U.S. Utility Fleet Reclaimed Demineralizer Efficiency Across 12 Plants

Operational drift in demineralizer systems often leads to hidden chemical and water waste. By re-establishing precise performance baselines and refining operational practices, facilities can significantly lower annual chemical spend, reduce water consumption, and recover valuable operating time.

The Pros And Cons Of Pilot Testing For PFAS Removal

Deploying uncustomized equipment for contaminant testing can skew critical operational data. Discover how precisely tailored small-scale testing isolates site-specific variables, protects long-term maintenance budgets, and ensures seamless regulatory compliance for full-scale water treatment facilities.

Reinstatement Cutter Expands Capabilities For Contractor

Increase productivity and expand service offerings by utilizing advanced reinstatement technology. These high-performance tools allow for precise work in small-diameter lines, enabling the successful completion of complex trenchless projects that traditional methods cannot handle.

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.

Your Chlorine Sensor Is Lying to You — Here's 65 Days Of Proof

The operators at Compton Durville Water Treatment Works thought their chlorine dosing was under control. Their membrane sensor showed residuals right at setpoint. The PID loop was doing its job. On paper, everything looked fine. It wasn't.

Clean Water Even During Disaster: Why U.S. Pipe Ductile Iron Pipe Is The Smart Choice For Public Health And Safety

Infrastructure must endure disasters to protect public health. Learn why ductile iron pipe offers fire resistance, seismic stability, and ensures clean, chemical-free water delivery when it is needed most.

5 Important Considerations That Can Help Advance Your Water Utility's Digital Transformation

Read about the most effective ways for utilities to leverage digital solutions to drive intelligent water asset management and capital planning decisions.

Findlay Township Utility Saves Money And Manpower With Proactive Xylem Technology

Learn about the acoustic monitoring application that identifies water leaks efficiently.

Is It Time To Reassess Your Industrial Membrane Filtration Infrastructure?

With infrastructure being such a hot topic these days, it is only fitting that industrial water treatment professionals take a second look at their own infrastructure. Here are some areas where new pressures from the impacts of climate change, population growth, or government regulations can benefit from improved filtration membrane technology approaches.

INDUSTRY NEWS

 

Hunting Viruses In Your Water System

On the heels of potentially the most widespread cyberattack by a nation state on U.S. water systems in history, DEF CON Franklin and the National Rural Water Association (NRWA) have launched the Water Watch Center (WWC).

Industrial Water Treatment Chemicals Market To Reach US$27.6B By 2033

Tangled Seaweed Inspires One-Size-Fits-All Cleaners For Ocean Microplastics

How An FIU Researcher Is Turning Agricultural Waste Into A Solution For Cleaner Water

Following Federal Warnings, Water Utilities Offered Free Application Security Support

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Join wastewater industry professionals on August 26, 2026 for a Virtual Water Expo session focused on wastewater treatment, pumping, and aeration. Explore technologies for wastewater transport, lift stations, fluid handling, aeration systems, blowers, oxygen transfer, and biological treatment equipment designed to improve efficiency, optimize plant performance, and support healthy treatment processes.

TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE

Oil-Free Turbo Blowers: ZB VSD⁺

Energy consumption is the biggest operational cost for a blower. By choosing an energy-efficient compressed air technology, you can drastically reduce your operational costs.

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Atlas Copco

 

 

DEXSORB For PFAS And Organic Micropollutants

DEXSORB is a novel adsorbent made from crosslinked Β-cyclodextrin polymers. The media features uniform 0.78 nm hydrophobic cavities that selectively adsorb organic contaminants in the 150–1000 Dalton molecular weight range.

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Cyclopure

 

 

Next-Gen Capital Controls Chlorinators

The unique compact design incorporates the best existing Capital Controls technology with exciting new features. With just three models ranging from 10–10,000 lbs/day capacity, each chlorinator is available with automatic or manual feed and a 10” flow meter for an easier read.

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De Nora

 

 

LAGOON MASTER Sludge-Activating Aerator

Over the years many different things have been attempted to assist in degrading the organic matter that builds up in the “sludge” on the bottom of recreational ponds, wastewater lagoons, fish grow-out ponds, and small, shallow lakes.

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RELIANT Water Technologies

 

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

 

Lead Service Line And Leak Detection Services

M.E. Simpson offers custom solutions for lead service line and leak location services. Electro Scan offers three different services for leak detection and condition assessment: Trident, Swordfish, and Delta. These services are suitable for various pipe types and materials.

 

HydraForce Brochure

HydraForce Lift Station Agitators break up layers of FOG (fat, oil, and grease), reduce odor, and prevent corrosion and blockages.

 

How-To-Guide: Creating Your Service Line Inventory

Lead service line (LSL) management starts with inventorying. Learn how you can set yourself up for success as you begin this process. As it stands now, the revised Lead and Copper Rule mandates annual inventory updates and the creation of an LSL Plan. Additionally, replacement activities are tied to concentration levels.

FEATURED GUEST COLUMNS

Midyear Reality Check: How Accurate Have Our 2026 Water Predictions Been So Far?

At the start of 2026, Kevin Westerling and I laid out a compelling roadmap on The Water Online Show, highlighting the trends we believed would shape the water and wastewater industry. Now, halfway through the year, I wanted to take a step back and evaluate how those predictions are playing out in the real world.

 

Transparent Exopolymer Particles (TEP): The Invisible Driver Of Biofouling In Water Systems

A growing body of scientific evidence points to transparent exopolymer particles (TEP) as one of the most important, but frequently overlooked, drivers of biofouling in water systems. Understanding TEP may provide a new perspective on why biofilms develop so rapidly, why some treatment systems foul despite acceptable microbial counts, and why conventional control strategies often struggle to deliver lasting results.

 

PRODUCT FOCUS

SIR-110-MP-HP (PFAS Removal) - ResinTech

waterCAST - Trinnex

Envirex Chain & Scraper Sludge Collector System - Xylem Wastewater Solutions

Rotary Screw Blower Packages - Kaeser Compressors, Inc.

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