07.30.26 -- How To Remove Harmful Nitrates From Drinking Water; Using Operational Data To Prioritize Infrastructure Investments

Modern self-service analytics tools empower plant engineers to utilize existing operational data without complex coding. Utilities can easily predict infrastructure failures weeks in advance, minimize unplanned downtime, optimize chemical dosing, and significantly reduce energy costs.

Traditional wastewater plant design often relies on outdated flow assumptions, leading to oversized, inefficient systems. Prioritizing actual usage data and modular scalability ensures operational stability and fiscal responsibility, protecting small communities from the long-term burdens of overbuilt infrastructure.

With the LCRR deadline fast approaching and over 59% of its service lines unverified, Martin County recognized the significant work ahead in preparing to meet the LCRR requirements. The county needed to establish a clear strategy for its compliance program, and to support this effort, it needed an engineering consulting partner with extensive expertise in LCRR.

In today’s economic climate, finding cost-saving opportunities has become crucial for the survival of companies across various sectors, including water and wastewater management. Inefficiencies in processes or measurement equipment can lead to significant resource and revenue losses.

This article explores various real-world applications of Harmsco’s filtration solutions, highlighting how tailored filtration systems improve water quality, reduce maintenance costs, and enhance operational performance across industries.

Global Omnium transformed its water network, implementing extensive smart meters to improve visibility, reduce inefficiencies, and enhance leak detection across over 400 cities, benefiting millions in Spain.

What is 1,4-dioxane, and why is it an issue? Read this article to learn more about this byproduct and how it can be treated. 

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.

Cr(VI) is a regulated contaminant in drinking water because it can cause gastrointestinal, liver, and developmental toxicity in humans when ingested. A facility was unable to discharge to their POTW because the CR(VI) concentration in their wastewater stream was over the regulated discharge limit. 

Relying on sparse monitoring points forces utilities to infer water quality across broad networks. Continuous, multi-point data collection delivers real-time visibility, allowing operators to detect trends early, optimize maintenance, and transition to proactive distribution management.

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.

Expansion joints shall be installed in the locations indicated on the drawings and shall be manufactured of ductile iron conforming to the material properties of ANSI/AWWA C153/A21.53. All expansion joints shall be capable of expanding or contracting to the amounts shown on the drawings, or indicated in the specifications, but in no case shall there be less than 4” total axial movement. Separation beyond the maximum extension of the expansion joint shall be prevented without the use of external tie rods.

In this episode of The Water Online Show, host Travis Kennedy is joined by Mike Sadar of Lovibond to demystify two critical specifications often listed on instrument spec sheets: Limit of Detection (LOD) and Limit of Quantification (LOQ).

ME Simpson's Randy Lusk explains invasive and non-invasive pipeline condition assessments, when to use each method, and how utilities can turn inspection data into smarter maintenance decisions.