Newsletter | September 15, 2026

09.15.26 -- Could We Turn Our Pee Into Fertilizer?

IN THIS ISSUE:

Long-Term Cost Of Pump Oversizing

Why Should I Install A Water Storage Tank Mixer?

Eclipse Gear Pumps For Chemical Dosing: VanLare Wastewater Treatment Facility

PFAS-Selective Single-Use Ion Exchange Resin: Environmental Discharge And Remediation

Deployment Of A Low-Power LoRa LPWAN Sensor Network For Environmental Monitoring

Explaining AI: Differences Between LLMs And Machine Learning Models

The Laser Advantage

Digital Transformation Of WWTPs

Removing Iron, Arsenic, And Manganese To Meet California Regulations

Study Predicts Large Disparities In Access To Water, Food, And Energy In 2050

The Expanding Role Of High‑Sensitivity Acoustic Sensing In Reducing Non‑Revenue Water

Liquid Gold: Could We Turn Our Pee Into Fertilizer?

FEATURED ARTICLES

Why Should I Install A Water Storage Tank Mixer?

Throughout my experience, I’ve tried countless ways to ensure my drinking water was of high quality. By far, the best, most efficient, and effective way I’ve found is by using an active water storage tank mixer.

PFAS-Selective Single-Use Ion Exchange Resin: Environmental Discharge And Remediation

Effective PFAS remediation demands precise prefiltration, controlled hydraulics, and optimized vessel configurations to prevent media fouling and premature contaminant breakthrough. Read the guide to implement best practices for maximum treatment efficiency.

Deployment Of A Low-Power LoRa LPWAN Sensor Network For Environmental Monitoring In Antarctica

Maintain complete situational awareness over remote, unpowered infrastructure. A duty-cycled sensor network buffers daily environmental data and transmits via scheduled satellite windows, delivering reliable structural oversight in extreme off-grid environments while minimizing power consumption.

Eclipse Gear Pumps For Chemical Dosing: VanLare Wastewater Treatment Facility

Located on the southern shore of Lake Ontario, the Frank E. VanLare Waste Water Treatment Facility in Monroe County, NY, has a total treatment capacity of 660 MGD and is currently running around 100 MGD. The plant uses non-metallic Eclipse pumps to pump 12.5% sodium hypochlorite for disinfection before the final discharge of the wastewater.

Long-Term Cost Of Pump Oversizing

Pump oversizing drives hidden costs through energy waste, reduced reliability, and increased wear, making proper sizing and modern controls critical for long-term efficiency and performance.

Explaining AI: Differences Between LLMs And Machine Learning Models And Their Applications In Wastewater

Artificial intelligence is now a common topic in the wastewater industry. Despite the rising interest, many people are unsure what AI means in a practical wastewater setting.

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.

Digital Transformation Of WWTPs

The importance today of wastewater treatment plants is clear, as complex systems made up of different processes whose objective is to eliminate all or part of the pollution present in water, becoming a valuable asset for sustainability and the circular economy.

Removing Iron, Arsenic, And Manganese To Meet California Regulations

A pilot study was conducted in Sacramento to provide manufacturers an opportunity to demonstrate the effectiveness of water treatment products that employ oxidation and filtration to remove iron, manganese, and arsenic to levels.

The Expanding Role Of High‑Sensitivity Acoustic Sensing In Reducing Non‑Revenue Water

Discover how a layered approach to leak detection — combining network-level analytics with trusted surface acoustics — helps utilities isolate underground water loss, reduce unnecessary excavations, and drive measurable reductions in non-revenue water.

INDUSTRY NEWS

 

Study Predicts Large Disparities In Access To Water, Food, And Energy In 2050

How will global access to water, food, and energy evolve in coming decades? A new study suggests the answers could be very different depending on region, resource, and income.

DOI Statement On Collaborative Agreement Between U.S. And Mexico On Colorado River Operations

From Lake Mead To The Backyard: Water Conservation 101

New Method Turns Harmful Environmental Waste Into Useful Synthetic Reagent

125 Years Of Engineering That Changed How The World Moves Water

TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE

TITAN MBR QUBE

Equipped with the same TITAN MBR technology that has made S&L an industry leader in pre-engineered treatment systems, the TITAN MBR QUBE provides simple, economical, and efficient plug-and-play treatment in a much smaller footprint than conventional treatment systems.

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Smith & Loveless, Inc.

 

 

Temperature Measurement

Endress+Hauser offers a complete assortment of compact thermometers, modular thermometers, thermowells, measurement inserts, transmitters, and accessories for all types of process industries such as oil & gas, chemicals, food & beverage, life sciences, primaries & metal, and power & energy.

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Endress+Hauser, Inc.

 

 

TrojanUVSwiftECT — Advanced Oxidation System

The TrojanUVSwiftECT provides year-round drinking water treatment as well as seasonal advanced oxidation for the removal of algal toxins and taste- and odor-causing molecules.

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Trojan Technologies

 

 

The Myron L Company Ultrameter II 6PFCE

The Ultrameter II is a prime example of how high-tech engineering can greatly simplify and streamline a task. Whether in the lab, industrial plant, or in a remote field location, there are only a few simple steps to take a reading. 

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Myron L Company

 

 

Series 1100HV Restraint For Existing Push-On Joints

The Series 1100HV is a restraint made for existing push-on joints on large-diameter C900 PVC pipes. It is built from ASTM A536 ductile iron and has a MEGA-BOND Restraint Coating System. 

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EBAA Iron

 

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

 

Leak Monitoring Service

With Leak Monitoring Service, Kamstrup monitors your service connections through the Leak Detector module. By providing detailed information, we are able to notify you of potential leaks so that you can efficiently verify and locate them, which ultimately enables the reduction of non-revenue water and provides enhanced customer service.

 

Sustainable Practices. Better Products.

Hach designs water quality solutions that deliver high performance while minimizing environmental impact. From sustainable manufacturing and energy-efficient operations to enabling clean water access and responsible wastewater treatment, the solutions help customers achieve their sustainability goals.

 

How More Targeted Communications Took Park City's Backflow Compliance To 94%

Implementing a cloud-based backflow tracking platform enables certified testers to submit results directly online. Automated reminder schedules boost property owner compliance, eliminate paper filing, and grant water district managers real-time program oversight.

FEATURED GUEST COLUMNS

Liquid Gold: Could We Turn Our Pee Into Fertilizer?

After our bodies absorb nutrients from our food, they excrete the rest — mainly via urine. This liquid gold is very rich in nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, three compounds vital for plant growth. This year, the Iran war has made synthetic fertilizers more expensive. If the era of cheap fertilizers is ending, urine-based fertilizers could make a comeback. Call it “peecycling”.

 

PFAS Funding Is Flowing — But Does The Water Sector Have Enough People To Deliver It?

For several years, the PFAS conversation has centered on treatment options, testing, and funding. Those factors still matter, but they are no longer the primary constraint. Most utilities already understand the treatment routes available to them; the real challenge now is moving from technical possibility to operational performance, and that depends entirely on people.

 

PRODUCT FOCUS

Fold-a-Float - Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc.

AVT EZ VALVE Install Kit - Henkel

Portable Bypass Trailer - Vaughan Company

ENVIRO-AIRE Package Wastewater Treatment Plants - Orenco Systems, Inc.

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