Newsletter | June 16, 2026

06.16.26 -- New Cooling System Could Reduce Data Center Water Usage; World Cup 2026: A Stress Test For Water Utilities

IN THIS ISSUE:

AEC System Proven Effective For Chloride Removal

How The Industry Can Take On Wipes In The Waste Stream — And Win

Fort Worth Water Achieves Data-Driven Success With Xylem Technology

Controlling Midge Flies In Wastewater Treatment Systems

Boosting Data Center Cooling

Bringing Data Together To Turn Insight Into Action

AMI And Leak Detection Stops The Flow Of Non-Revenue Water

Sulzer's Aeration System Improves Wastewater Treatment In A Frozen Vegetables Plant

Opportunities And Challenges In Decentralized Wastewater Reuse Applications

Nuclear-Inspired Cooling System Could Make Data Centers More Sustainable

Clean Water Starts With The Integration Of Critical Treatment Components

World Cup 2026: A Stress Test For U.S. Water Utilities

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Memosens: Cutting-Edge Sensor Technology Reloaded

Memosens technology has transformed liquid analysis by converting measured values into digital signals and transmitting them inductively. This eliminates moisture-related issues and ensures reliable data transfer. Built-in signal alarms detect transmission disruptions, increasing measuring point availability and process stability. With Memosens, measuring points are future-ready and prepared for IoT integration across diverse industrial applications and demanding process environments globally.

FEATURED ARTICLES

How The Industry Can Take On Wipes In The Waste Stream — And Win

As outlined in earlier articles, increasing public awareness or even seeking legal action are potential tools to help municipalities gain control of the wipes problem. However, many agencies have seen that these strategies are not completely effective in the long term, and they must also employ new technologies to permanently deal with the wipes epidemic.

Controlling Midge Flies In Wastewater Treatment Systems

Stop chasing adult midge swarms with temporary chemical fixes. This biological approach targets larvae at the source, utilizing microbial larvicides and enzymatic degradation to eliminate pests and reduce the organic sediment that sustains them.

AEC System Proven Effective For Chloride Removal

In two bench-scale tests, a new technology effectively removed up to 99% of chlorides and 97% of total dissolved solids in a single pass. This solution offers a commercially viable alternative to traditional treatment methods.

Fort Worth Water Achieves Data-Driven Success With Xylem Technology

Read about a utility that reduced field investigations by 90%, enhancing operations and customer satisfaction with near real-time data.

Boost Data Center Cooling With Endress+Hauser's Instrumentation

Discover how you can enhance cooling skid efficiency, reduce energy usage, and ensure sustainability with liquid analysis.

Bringing Data Together To Turn Insight Into Action

What tools are available to help water utilities effectively store, manage, and make sense of the data over time?

AMI And Leak Detection Stops The Flow Of Non-Revenue Water

How are water utilities getting the deluge of real and apparent water losses under control? The City of Elmhurst, a stately suburb west of Chicago with a population of about 46,000 residents, is a case study on how one municipality took on the issue.

Sulzer's Aeration System Improves Wastewater Treatment In A Frozen Vegetables Plant

Learn why a WWTP recently decided to progressively replace the old surface aerators in the biological basins by optimally-adapted equipment.

Opportunities And Challenges In Decentralized Wastewater Reuse Applications

Decentralized wastewater management, when coupled with reuse or recycling of treated sanitary sewage, increases treatment options and creates even greater value than when employed alone.

Clean Water Starts With The Integration Of Critical Treatment Components

Combining chemical metering with flow verification and integrated feed systems helps utilities ensure accurate dosing, reliable sanitation, and stronger regulatory compliance.

INDUSTRY NEWS

Nuclear-Inspired Cooling System Could Make Data Centers More Sustainable

Data centers are projected to account for anywhere from 9–17% of total electricity usage in the U.S. by the end of the decade. A new startup aims to reduce the amount of water required to cool the chips that power AI.

Task Force Reports Progress Toward Pollution Reduction Goals For Gulf of America

Xylem Expands Long-Term Water Partnership With Dow

Water.org And Founding Partners Launch Get Blue™ To Bring Water Home™ Through Everyday Actions

Bacterial Cellulose Could Help Tackle Hazardous Substances In Europe's Waters

TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

PPG Filtration Technologies Product Overview

The superior performance of the PPG membrane is driven by advancements in material science made by PPG’s team of scientists and engineers. The proprietary manufacturing process allows a precise pore size which can be varied over the ultra and micro filtration ranges with a narrower pore size distribution compared to conventionally cast membranes.

A Changing Grid Is Reshaping Fossil Power Reliability

As fossil power units shift to flexible, grid-balancing roles, frequent cycling destabilizes condensate chemistry. Discover how optimized water treatment and high-capacity resin solutions protect aging equipment, control operational costs, and maintain strict water purity under variable grid conditions.

Cyble 5 Multi-Connectivity RF Module

The Cyble 5 is a unique solution helping utilities engage in the ongoing digitalization of their water and gas distribution networks. Designed to transform mechanical meters into communication data points, Cyble 5 enables fast drive-by (AMR) and IoT data collection allowing for better billing efficiency. Conceived for agility with its embedded multi-connectivity options, Cyble 5 adapts to complex deployments and evolves with the needs from the field, making it a safe and long-term investment.

FROM THE EDITOR

World Cup 2026: A Stress Test For U.S. Water Utilities

As the FIFA World Cup kicks off across the U.S. this summer, most attention will be on transportation, security, and stadium readiness. But the bigger strain will be less visible: water and wastewater systems.

FEATURED GUEST COLUMN

From Possibility To Practice: 10 Key Takeaways From SWAN 2026

If SWAN 2026 proved anything, it’s that the smartest ideas in water aren’t theoretical — they’re operational, hard-earned, and often messy. What stood out most wasn’t just the themes, but who said them and how clearly they reflected where this industry actually is currently.

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