Newsletter | April 4, 2025

04.04.25 -- New Mechanism Remediates Arsenic And Uranium From Groundwater Simultaneously

IN THIS ISSUE:

Source & Drinking Water Treatment

Distribution & Collection Systems

Wastewater Treatment

Industry News

Utility Management

Technology Showcase

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SOURCE & DRINKING WATER TREATMENT

Treating 1,4-Dioxane Using Advanced Oxidation Processes

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. 

Pilot Test For Arsenic, Color, And Iron Shows Great Results (Loprest)

The City of Riverdale was running into issues with arsenic, color, and iron treatment system at their Well 4 site, so they conducted a pilot test with the help of Loprest.

Resilience In The Face Of Emerging Contaminants

There are over 150,000 public drinking water systems in the U.S. and more than 80% of the population receives their potable drinking water from these systems. And today our water systems are faced with a growing list of challenges.

Ion Exchange Resin Versus Granular Activated Carbon For Drinking Water Treatment

A cost-effective option for PFAS removal and MCL compliance is the addition of an ion exchange resin (IEX) treatment as a “bolt-on” to an existing DWTP.

DISTRIBUTION & COLLECTION SYSTEMS

Goulds Water Technology Teams Up With Customers To Provide Reliable Water Source To A Connecticut Community

The Catskill Mountains make for beautiful scenery, but the rolling hills present the challenge of reliably pumping water to residential areas. Goulds Water Technology's Aquavar Intelligent Pump Controller, with the help of distributor D&S Pump and Supply Co. and installer Foley’s Pump Service, ensured that water reached a Connecticut community.

Accurate Measurement Of Sewage Flow Made Possible By Clamp-On Technology

Read about how Welsh Water sought innovative solutions, exploring clamp-on technology for accurate sewage flow measurement.

Repairing A Suspended Pipe Within 30 Minutes With HYMAX Permanent Repair Sleeve

In the picturesque village of Arzacq-Arraziguet in southwestern France, a critical water pipeline repair showcased the efficiency of modern tools and techniques.

Bearing And Frictional Resistance: The Building Blocks Of A Restrained System

This bulletin delves into a more detailed discussion of the bearing and frictional resistance forces at work to balance thrust forces generated in pressurized pipelines.

WASTEWATER TREATMENT

Using Ozonation And Biologically Active Filtration To Remove Micropollutants

Ozonation and biologically active filtration (O3-BAF) is being increasingly used to address the issue of organic micropollutants (OMPs) in wastewater treatment and potable reuse.

Time-Based Treatment Is A Game Changer For Activated Sludge, Granular Sludge, And Densified Sludge

Time-based batch processing allows WWTPs to gain the benefits of new suspended growth technologies in a much smaller footprint.

Low-Pressure Blowers in Wastewater Treatment Applications

Oil-free blowers are an essential element of municipal and industrial wastewater treatment facilities, where they are utilized to power a variety of applications. Here are eight of the most common processes/applications fueled by blowers.

Why Municipalities Need A Better Water Treatment Solution

Municipal wastewater treatment is essential for protecting public health and maintaining environmental safety. One of the most crucial steps in this process is sanitization — eliminating harmful bacteria, viruses, and parasites before water is released back into the environment or reused.

UTILITY MANAGEMENT

The 7 Pitfalls Of Cellular AMI: Part 1

This series aims to highlight crucial considerations for utilities contemplating cellular networks as the foundation of their communication systems.

Navigating The Waters Of AI: Opportunities And Challenges

If you want to understand the opportunities and barriers to the water industry’s use of AI, it’s helpful to understand how AI works, how it’s recently changed, and where we are now with the technology (and why that matters).

Multifamily Complexes: The Rise Of Smart Water Management

Residential communities, whether they house dozens or hundreds of families, increasingly view themselves as miniature towns with unique needs and challenges. One area where this perspective is particularly evident is in water network management.

Decoding LCRI: Exploring How Technology Can Help With Compliance

The use of lead pipes was banned in the 1980s, yet over 9.2 million American households still connect to water through lead pipes and lead service lines. These decades-old lead pipes pose an ever-present risk to the health and wellbeing of Americans.

INDUSTRY NEWS

New Mechanism Remediates Arsenic And Uranium From Groundwater Simultaneously

Groundwater contamination by arsenic and uranium is a serious concern. Researchers have uncovered a novel mechanism that improves the removal of arsenic and uranium from contaminated groundwater.

EPA Plans To Finalize Water Quality Standards To Clean Up The Delaware River

Climate Neutrality: Marine Fuel From Wastewater

AWWA, Black Water Professionals Alliance To Collaborate On Water Workforce

ORION Cellular Accredited Under IoT Network Certified For Smart Connected Infrastructure Program By Ericsson And CTIA

TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE

CHEM-FEED CD1 Multi-Diaphragm Metering Pump

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Blue-White Industries

TSS Portable Hand-Held Turbidity, Suspended Solids, And Sludge Level System

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Hach

Ion Exchange

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Calgon Carbon Corporation

AquaFlow Smart Valve

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Aquana

OX Series

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Jacobi Carbons Inc.

PulsaPro

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IDEX Intelligent Water

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