Newsletter | March 24, 2025

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IN THIS ISSUE:

Source & Drinking Water Treatment

Distribution & Collection Systems

Wastewater Treatment

Utility Management

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SOURCE & DRINKING WATER TREATMENT

4 Tips For A Successful PFAS Removal Pilot Study

Follow these key steps to conduct a successful pilot study to help remain below their target contaminant limits and cost-effectively comply with regulations.

How To Clean, Inspect, And Calibrate pH Sensors

Once a pH sensor is installed in the process and operating, how do you determine when it is time to take the sensor out of the process and do a cleaning, or a calibration? Does one perform both a cleaning and a calibration or just a cleaning, or just a calibration?

Activated Carbon Applications For Drinking Water Production

Water is an essential element of life: it accounts for 70% to 80% of the weight of a human being. The quality of water is an important parameter that affects all aspects of the well-being of ecosystems and mankind, from human health to food production, economic activities, and biodiversity.

Groundwater Replenishment System — Orange County, California

The full-scale advanced treatment system takes filtered secondary effluent from the neighboring OCSD treatment plant and converts it to water that exceeds all drinking water quality standards.

DISTRIBUTION & COLLECTION SYSTEMS

Sulzer Delivers Pumps For The Largest Water Construction Project In Europe

Read about a project that comprises three reservoirs, two rainwater treatment plants, and three pumping stations. 

Picking The Perfect Pump

Pumps and pumping systems are like unsung heroes of modern society — quickly and quietly transporting vital water supplies, chemicals, and waste to and from locations, which rely upon their consistent, reliable operation.

Acoustic Inspection Helps Campbell River Optimize Inspection Program

In this case study, explore how incorporating the SL-RAT into their maintenance program has realized significant savings for the city of Campbell River.

How Changing Weather Patterns Impact Water Main Leaks And Breaks

This article aims to provide utility managers, policymakers, and the public with a detailed understanding of the current state of water main infrastructure and the environmental challenges faced in maintaining these systems.

WASTEWATER TREATMENT

Great Customer Service And Product Performance For Grand Rapids CSO Facility

The city of Grand Rapids, Michigan's wastewater treatment plant has four channels with a design flow of 61.9 MGD, and which routinely manage up to 90 MGD during storm events. An on-site retention basin holds up to 10M gallons — which, during storm events, can mean a potential of 125–135 MGD through the screens.

Disinfection Of Acid Wastewater Discharge In Taiwan

A leading semiconductor foundry in Taiwan, internationally renowned for its advanced manufacturing technology and continuous innovation, needed to treat acid wastewater discharge (AWD) in its backend discharge system.

Enhancing Treatment Capacity With miGRATE Technology At Verrado WRF

Due to rapid population growth in its service area, Verrado Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) in Verrado, Arizona faced a challenge. Its existing treatment capacity of 1.54 MGD had become insufficient to meet the rising demand and comply with both total suspended solids (TSS) and total nitrogen (TN) permits.

Containerized DVF Tertiary Wastewater Treatment System

A global ingredients group in Ireland installed a new 20-foot containerized tertiary treatment system at its largest liquid dairy plant, as part of the site’s ongoing wastewater compliance and to improve capacity to their existing wastewater treatment system.

UTILITY MANAGEMENT

The Value Is In The Journey: How Mustang Special Utility District Is Transitioning To Smart Water

Discover how Mustang SUD implemented smart water technology, replacing drive-by meters with a cellular AMI system. This switch improved operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Why Remote System Management Is The Key To Resiliency

It is increasingly difficult for municipal water utilities to provide seamless operations. Remotely managing the key functions of water, wastewater, and stormwater operations in this rapidly evolving landscape — with the ability to act based on deep insights — underpins resiliency and creates a smart utility network.

Digital Twins For Water Utilities: Myths And Realities

Learn how digital twins help utilities predict when problems might occur and to make water system operation more predictable and efficient.

Enhancing Data Capabilities For Greenville Water Utility

The Greenville Water Utility in Indiana is leveraging Qatium to enhance its water management and leak detection capabilities, significantly improving service efficiency.

INDUSTRY NEWS

Is Texas On The Brink Of Running Dry?

As warmer months approach, Texas communities are bracing for another summer of water scarcity. With demand rising and supplies dwindling, what do state leaders plan to do about it?

100+ Actionable Strategies For Climate-Resilient Water And Sanitation

Mapping The Way To Harvesting Water From Air

A Planetary Boundary For Geological Resources: Limits Of Regional Water Availability

Latest UKWIR Projects Available For Expression Of Interest

TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE

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ABB Measurement & Analytics

Lead Sampling In Schools And Daycare Facilities

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Godwin FP Dri-Prime Flood Protection Series

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Pure Performance: Flygt 1300 Series

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