07.11.25 -- Nearly $1B In PFAS Settlements Awarded To Water Providers

For some water providers, carefree days of producing pure, fresh water from groundwater sources are long gone. Years of evolving chemical complexity, industrial operations, and short-sighted disposal methods have taken a toll on groundwater sources.

In a high-stakes effort to protect the drinking water for 10,000 people near the Pease Air Force Base in Portsmouth, NH, ECT2 spearheaded a pilot study to combat PFAS contamination in the region's water supply.

“Emerging contaminants" can be broadly defined as any synthetic or naturally occurring chemical that is not commonly monitored in the environment. These substances have the potential to enter the environment and cause known or suspected adverse ecological and/or human health effects.

Wastewater treatment plants provide a viable option to accept and process the collected septage. However, the sheer concentration of the transported sludge can potentially cause plant upsets in smaller WWTP facilities.

Discover how Englewood, Colorado's Lead Reduction Program utilized Hydra-Stop's Insta-Valve technology to replace 3,000 lead service lines without service disruption, overcoming aging infrastructure challenges and ensuring consistent water supply.

Learn the pros and cons of Coriolis meter technology, and how it compares to alternative technologies which are more economically priced, such as ultrasonic meters.

The Ecograph T RSG 30 data logger is used to monitor turbidity, DO, and pH, and provide critical information to meet U.S. EPA standards. 

Increasing water scarcity, which results in higher water costs, is pushing manufacturers to reclaim and reuse their wastewater. 

Wastewater management is a critical component of municipal infrastructure, ensuring safe and effective processing of water before its return to the environment. However, operators of lift stations face a persistent challenge that undermines efficiency and increases costs: the buildup of fats, oils, and grease.

As utilities face rising demand for clean drinking water and aging infrastructure, smart water technologies are stepping up to deliver meaningful improvements. In 2025, we expect to see increased adoption of tools that support efficiency, conservation, and long-term system resilience. Here are four key trends reshaping the water industry — many already in motion.

Laura Tegethoff from 360Water discusses staff sustainability, archiving information, and elevating staff knowledge. 

Water utility systems that have transitioned to AMI benefit from increased revenue, reduced risk, improved customer relations, and widespread efficiencies across operations.