Newsletter | August 25, 2026

08.25.26 -- D.C. Court Upholds EPA PFAS Rules; Scientists Identify New Phosphorus Trap

IN THIS ISSUE:

Advanced Ozone Disinfection – City Of Fayetteville, Arkansas

Achieving Reuse Quality Water Using Multiple-Barrier Treatment

Why Vessel Design Is The Ultimate Performance Driver For Media Filters

Why Modular MBRs Are Replacing Conventional Activated Sludge For Plant Expansions

Texas Community Cuts Non-Revenue Water By 42% With Pipeline Leak Detection Technology

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

Do You Think Your CCTV Assessment Is "Unbiased"?

Full-Bore, Unrestricted Mounting Flow Meter For Municipalities

Major Pork Producer Saves Project Money With S&L Pump Station

Scientists Identify New Phosphorus Trap That Could Keep Algal Blooms At Bay

An Economical Approach To The LT2 Rule

D.C. Circuit Upholds EPA's Hazardous Substance Designation For PFOA, PFOS

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FEATURED ARTICLES

Achieving Reuse Quality Water Using Multiple-Barrier Treatment

As clean water supplies become more limited, the demand for reuse water will continue to grow. Regardless of the treatment system used, the success of any reuse program relies on the biological treatment and the solid/liquid separation. 

Why Modular MBRs Are Replacing Conventional Activated Sludge For Plant Expansions

When community growth and strict regulations demand wastewater plant expansions, traditional infrastructure often requires too much space and time. Discover how modular membrane bioreactors shrink footprints by up to 75%, accelerate deployment, and lower operational costs.

Advanced Ozone Disinfection – City Of Fayetteville, Arkansas

Discover how Fayetteville upgraded wastewater disinfection with advanced ozone technology, improving contaminant removal, reducing energy use, and delivering reliable, sustainable treatment for future regulatory demands.

Why Vessel Design Is The Ultimate Performance Driver For Media Filters

Choosing the right media is only the first step. Vessel and underdrain design often determine whether filtration systems meet expectations — or quietly fall short over time.

Rural North Texas Community Cuts Non-Revenue Water By 42% With Pipeline Leak Detection Technology

Discover how a city solved its non-revenue water challenge by rapidly pinpointing three hard-to-find leaks in 13 miles of aging pipeline using a free-swimming acoustic tool.

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.

Do You Think Your CCTV Assessment Is "Unbiased"?

Improper inspection can lead to inefficient repair methods, having you spend too much or too little to create a longer-lasting, impactful reduction in infiltration to your sewer collection system. At the very least, it creates the worst thing of all: distrust for the entire study. 

Full-Bore, Unrestricted Mounting Flow Meter For Municipalities

Like all wastewater treatment facilities, the City of Pendleton WWTRRF faces the daily challenge of maintaining water safety and quality for the city while improving energy consumption and meeting city, state, and national regulations. 

Major Pork Producer Saves Project Money With S&L Pump Station

When a major pork producer sought cost-effective pumping solutions to one of its Kansas facility's wastewater systems, the search led to the installation of a Smith & Loveless above-grade pump station.

An Economical Approach To The LT2 Rule

Water Online spoke with Alfredo Rizo-Patron and Cyndi Benson of Harmsco Filtration Products about the factors that create the most problems for these communities as well as cost-effective options for achieving and maintaining compliance.

INDUSTRY NEWS

 

Scientists Identify New Phosphorus Trap That Could Keep Algal Blooms At Bay

A new study has uncovered a previously overlooked chemical process that can help trap phosphorus in lake sediments, preventing it from returning to the water where it can fuel excessive plant and algae growth.

Advanced FRP Technology Restores Critical Waterfront Infrastructure At The Port Of New Orleans

SteadyFlow LLC Launches Fully Mechanical SteadyFlow Gate For Irrigation And Stormwater Management

EPA Announces 11 Major Cleanup Wins At Superfund Sites

Bentley Systems Announces Finalists For The YII Awards 2026

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DSaaS

Data Science-as-a-Service (DSaaS) allows utilities to get data-driven insights by leveraging advanced analytics models without investing in full-time, in-house data science experts.

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Auger Monster & In-Channel Auger Screens

The Auger Monster is a robust headworks solution which combines three of JWC’s finest technologies – a grinder, a fine screen and a compactor.

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JWC Environmental

 

 

The Lift Station Solution

The increasing number of “flushable” consumer products is presenting serious challenges for the standard non-clog lift station. With thousands of proven lift station applications, Vaughan chopper pumps are a proven solution to the toughest plugging problems.

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Vaughan Company

 

 

OpenFlows Storm

OpenFlows Storm is a multiplatform hydraulic and hydrologic modeling solution developed for engineers to analyze complex stormwater systems, improve pond design, and gain workflow efficiency.

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Bentley Systems

 

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Lagoon Master Aerator with Sewper Rx Sludge Reduction

A 7.5 acre wastewater lagoon system was experiencing excessive sludge, floating algae and odors. See how the Reliant Water Lagoon Master Aerator and 50 lbs. per year of the Sewper Rx solved the problem.

 

FlexRake Low Flow & Washer Compactor Package Datasheet

Complete Screening & Solids Handling System with FlexRake® Technology for Low Flow Sites

 

Control Panels Brochure

Orenco Controls™ builds control panels for residential, commercial, municipal, and OEM applications.

FROM THE EDITOR

D.C. Circuit Upholds EPA's Hazardous Substance Designation For PFOA, PFOS

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit recently rejected industry challenges to the EPA's designation of PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances under CERCLA, leaving the agency's April 2024 rule fully intact. While the case centered on the EPA's authority to make the designation, its practical significance for water utilities is simpler: the liability concerns that have accompanied the rule since its adoption remain unresolved.

 

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