Newsletter | January 31, 2025

01.31.25 -- Microplastics Floating In Water, Caught By Floating Drones

IN THIS ISSUE:

Source & Drinking Water Treatment

Distribution & Collection Systems

Wastewater Treatment

Industry News

Utility Management

Technology Showcase

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Webinar: Tackling PFAS: Rapid Solutions for Compliance and Treatment

This webinar addresses PFAS contamination challenges for water utilities, focusing on treatment solutions like GAC and IX. It highlights strategies for regulatory compliance and features a demonstration of the Transcend Design Generator (TDG) to speed up treatment facility design. Participants will learn about regulations, effective treatments, and generative design for cost-efficient solutions. Click here to learn more.

SOURCE & DRINKING WATER TREATMENT

Effective Pairings For PFAS Destruction

This white paper explores advanced technology pairings for the treatment and destruction of PFAS, which pose significant health risks due to their persistent nature.

6 Considerations When Preparing For Carbon Media Replacement

This guide can help operators ensure seamless granular activated carbon (GAC) media changeouts, minimizing downtime and maintaining high water quality standards.

Pre-Filtration To Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) Filters

This processing plant faced operational challenges due to ceramic dust from the manufacturing process passing through their clarifier, even with flocculent addition.

California Dreamin'? Pilot Study Makes Treating Arsenic, Manganese And Iron A Reality (Loprest)

A pilot study was conducted for arsenic, manganese, and iron treatment system at a well site. The onsite pilot test demonstrated the performance of the Loprest Water Treatment Company treatment process.

DISTRIBUTION & COLLECTION SYSTEMS

Quick And Easy Pipe Repair In Virginia Saves Thousands Of Dollars

Learn how JCSA efficiently replaced 10 dresser-style couplings on a 16-inch steel pipe spanning a 600-foot bridge using the versatile HYMAX VERSA coupling, enabling a quick and cost-effective repair without removing the pipe.

SL-RAT At Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority

Little Rock looked to enhance their sophisticated cleaning program and reduce sanitary sewer overflow count by implementing new technologies.

Relieving The Pressures Of 'Flushable Wipe' Clogs In Public Sewers

How close to the source of problematic clogging materials a debris handling solution is installed can be just as important as how efficiently that solution neutralizes them. Here are several ways to evaluate each of those variables and choose the best option.

Thrust Resistant Design Of Dead Ends, Valves, Reducers, And Encroaching Restrained Lengths

This bulletin describes the restrained length calculations for dead ends, valves, reducers, and sleeves with a discussion of several situations where economics and other factors may favor an alternate restraint method. 

WASTEWATER TREATMENT

Is It Time To Upgrade Your Aeration And Mixing Systems?

Wastewater plants looking to update or replace aeration and mixing equipment should work closely with an established applied engineering company that provides customized solutions for individual needs.

Alpha Gone Astray: How To Ensure An Aeration Design Will Work

By understanding the types of substances and processes that can negatively impact aeration performance, operators can ensure that their system works as intended.

Anti-Fouling Filtration Membranes Separate And Reclaim Oil, Grease, Emulsions From Water

How new advanced-filtration materials are making headway in treating problematic industrial water streams for reuse or disposal. 

ICEAS SBR Technology Improves Effluent Water Quality For St. Joseph WWTP

St. Joseph Sanitary District No. 1, near La Crosse, WI, operated a wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) that served approximately 1,000 residential customers.

UTILITY MANAGEMENT

From Invisible Losses To Data-Driven Gains: Why Smart Meters Are Essential For U.S. Water Utilities

By integrating smart meter technology, utilities can ensure the sustainability of water resources, enhance operational efficiency, and make data-driven decisions.

Charting Your Course To BABA Compliance

Xylem and Flygt are here to help you navigate the Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act with confidence.

Justifying SCADA Projects

In this article, read about a Balanced Scorecard Approach, which incorporates intangible benefits and helps articulate the benefits of SCADA and other automation projects. 

Cybersecurity Implications For Managing Lead Service Line Inventory Data

Discover the difference between building your own inventory and buying a cloud-based software solution, and what cybersecurity issues to look for when building your own inventory system.

INDUSTRY NEWS

Microplastics Floating In Water, Caught By Floating Drones

Microplastics have garnered significant attention due to their detection in tap and bottled water, as well as in rivers, lakes, and oceans. Researchers have developed a new level of microplastic removal technology, offering a promising solution to this growing problem.

Trump EPA Updates Public On Agency Assistance Following Catastrophic Wildfires

UT To Reduce Water Use By 40% With Nation's Largest University WaterHub

Electrocoagulation Technology Destroys PFAS Onsite, Reducing Costs And Liability For Industrial Wastewater Treatment

De Nora Signs Two Collaboration Contracts With Saudi Water Authority And ACWA Power

TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE

Screenings Washer Monster

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JWC Environmental

PEAK-WTS Water Treatment/Disinfection System

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Pinnacle Ozone Solutions

UltrapenX2 PTBT2 Bluetooth Enabled pH And Temperature Pen

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Myron L Company

Leopold Universal Type S Underdrain By Xylem

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Leopold -- A Xylem Brand

STAR ONE S&L Non-Clog Pump

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Smith & Loveless, Inc.

CHEM-FEED Plastic Triplex Skid

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Blue-White Industries

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