Newsletter | September 8, 2026

09.08.26 -- Untreated Sewage And The Search For Affordable Biological Solutions; Thin Layer Of Nanomaterial Could Shield Water From Evaporation

IN THIS ISSUE:

How Honolulu Board Of Water Supply Uses Satellite-Based Leak Detection

Chlorine vs. Chloramine: A Tale Of Two Chemistries

Bringing Data Together To Turn Insight Into Action

A New Approach To Installing Blower Systems

Why Reliability Matters In Wastewater Treatment

The Role Of pH Measurement During Coagulation

Why Industrial Water Treatment Is Never "Set And Forget"

AOPs And Industry: Guidelines For Effective Contaminant Removal

The Risks Of Rushing A PFAS Solution (And How To Avoid Them)

Untreated Sewage And The Search For Affordable Biological Solutions

15 Years Of Proven Reliability: How A South Florida Utility Standardized On Beck Actuators

Sunscreen For Lakes And Dams: Could A Thin Layer Of Nanomaterial Shield Water From Evaporation?

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The Evolution Of Hydraulic Modeling And Digital Twins

Tom Walski, Bentley Fellow, and Miguel Soares, Senior Product Manager at Bentley Systems, join The Water Online Show to trace the trajectory of hydraulic modeling from basic static designs to the cutting-edge realm of artificial intelligence and digital twins.

FEATURED ARTICLES

Chlorine vs. Chloramine: A Tale Of Two Chemistries

Here are some insights that can help water treatment plant (WTP) operators deal with their internal concerns about DBPs and residual chlorine or ammonia levels, as well as their external concerns about customer perceptions of water quality.

A New Approach To Installing Blower Systems

Upgrading the aeration system in a wastewater operation is typically a burdensome process. An affordable, purpose-built blower system delivered in its own secure, weatherproof enclosure can be commissioned sooner and at lower cost than one that requires renovations or new construction.

How Honolulu Board Of Water Supply Uses Satellite-Based Leak Detection

Satellite-based radar technology allows water utilities to identify non-surfacing leaks that traditional methods often miss. By pinpointing underground moisture signatures, municipalities can significantly reduce non-revenue water and meet conservation goals through more efficient, data-driven field inspections.

15 Years Of Proven Reliability: How A South Florida Utility Standardized On Beck Actuators

Discover how a major water utility transformed its operations by standardizing its flow control infrastructure, virtually eliminating emergency maintenance costs and shrinking spare parts inventory over fifteen years of continuous, demanding field service.

Why Industrial Water Treatment Is Never "Set And Forget"

Industrial wastewater treatment is never a static task. Fluctuating pH levels, production shifts, and variable organic loads mean that no two effluents behave identically, demanding continuous monitoring and active process discipline to maintain discharge compliance.

Why Reliability Matters In Wastewater Treatment

Reliability in aeration is vital for maintaining compliance and reducing emergency costs. By choosing the right blower technology and support system, plants ensure consistent treatment quality, lower energy use, and long-term operational stability.

The Role Of pH Measurement During Coagulation

In the wastewater treatment industry, coagulation has become one of the most widespread processes for effectively separating contaminants and effluent. But coagulation is a complicated and sensitive process, one that alters the chemical balance of the wastewater in order to strip it of unwanted constituents.

AOPs And Industry: Guidelines For Effective Contaminant Removal

Using ozone and UV advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) can help industrial facilities achieve compliance, but what's the right process for your application?

The Risks Of Rushing A PFAS Solution (And How To Avoid Them)

Renting a temporary PFAS treatment package gives water treatment plants time to evaluate longer-term options while still meeting the current regulations.

Bringing Data Together To Turn Insight Into Action

What tools are available to help water utilities effectively store, manage, and make sense of the data over time?

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Join water utility professionals on September 9, 2026, for a Virtual Water Expo session focused on smart metering, instrumentation, and data. Explore advanced metering technologies, flow measurement solutions, communication networks, and digital analytics platforms that help utilities monitor performance, improve operational efficiency, enhance data visibility, and turn critical system information into actionable insights.

INDUSTRY NEWS

 

Untreated Sewage And The Search For Affordable Biological Solutions

Researchers have isolated naturally occurring light-driven bacteria from local pond water and shown that these microorganisms can substantially reduce the levels of organic pollutants in raw sewage — pointing toward a low-cost, environmentally sound approach to wastewater treatment.

Wildfires Don't Just Pollute The Air, Rain May Turn Its Smoke Into Fertilizer

AMWA Announces New Slate Of Elected Board Members For 2026

RedVeil Extends AI-Powered Penetration Testing Relief Package To Municipal Infrastructure Organizations

Gradiant Secures Major Water Contract For Hyperscaler AI Data Center Campus in West Texas

TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE

Submersible Sludge Pump XJS 25

The submersible sludge pump XJS 25 is ideal for pumping sludge and water mixed with solids. Pumps with built in AquaTronic unit will always have correct direction of impeller rotation, ensuring peak performance and reduced wear. 50 Hz: head max 18 meters, flow max 16 l/s. 60 Hz: head max 20 meters (66 feet), flow max 16 l/s (254 gpm).

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Sulzer Pumps Solutions Inc.

 

 

AS950 Portable Samplers

Weighing only 28 pounds (12.7 kg), the AS950 Portable Sampler is designed for accuracy and convenience. Quickly switch between composite and discrete sampling in the field. Configurable for single- or multiple-bottle applications, it is specifically designed for use in 18-inch manholes.

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Hach

 

 

Integrinex Advanced Control Systems

A simple, effective solution for dealing with today’s “new sewage,” Integrinex Advanced controls with FloSmart technology featuring integrated architecture that recognizes when a pump is clogging.

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Gorman-Rupp Pumps

 

 

AquaFlow Smart Valve

AQUAFLOW™ SMART VALVE with integrated AMI endpoint provides two-way communication between the service location and our AquaControl™, our Cloud-based web & mobile applications, supporting either Cellular LTE-M or LoRaWAN remote connectivity.

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Geospace

 

 

PISTA VIO Variable Inlet & Outlet Grit Removal System

The PISTA VIO Grit Removal System provides unprecedented application flexibility and superior grit removal efficiencies with a design that allows for full variability of the inlet and outlet channels.

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Smith & Loveless, Inc.

 

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

 

Remote Energy Metering And Monitoring

Learn how remote data loggers connect to existing utility meters to eliminate manual billing errors and optimize retail energy spend. Discover how real-time telemetry isolates operational waste from HVAC and refrigeration systems across multi-facility portfolios.

 

Submersible Recirculation Pump Type ABS XRCP 250 60Hz Datasheet

Compact, submersible, recirculation pump type XRCP is designed for pumping activated sludge in treatment plants during the nitrification and denitrification process, as well as for pumping of storm, surface and river water.

 

Comparison: CL17 vs. CL17sc

Precise chlorine monitoring is essential for regulatory compliance and system protection. Discover how advanced diagnostics and simplified maintenance workflows reduce operational costs while ensuring measurement accuracy across diverse water treatment and industrial applications.

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Sunscreen For Lakes And Dams: Could A Thin Floating Layer Of Nanomaterial Shield Water From Evaporation?

Water stored in dams and reservoirs for humans to use often evaporates, especially in hot regions like southern Africa. Rising temperatures speed evaporation up, leaving less water for people, farming and industry. Daniel Kwasi Kpeglo explains his laboratory research into a new design – a thin nanomaterial floating cover that could be placed over lakes and dams like a blanket, reducing evaporation by limiting the amount of infrared heat from the sun that reaches the water.

 

PRODUCT FOCUS

PPG Filtration Technologies: 2540 - PPG

Aqua-Jet II - Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc.

Service Line Inventory Development - 120Water

TransPort PT900 - Panametrics

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