Newsletter | March 13, 2026

03.13.26 -- New Report: 176M Exposed To PFAS Amid EPA Rule Changes

IN THIS ISSUE:

Source & Drinking Water Treatment

Distribution & Collection Systems

Wastewater Treatment

Utility Management

Industry News

Technology Showcase

SOURCE & DRINKING WATER TREATMENT

PFAS Treatment Technologies For Water Utilities And PFAS-Contaminated Sites

Discover how PFAS treatment technologies can provide safer drinking water and limit the amount of PFAS in the environment.

How Biogrowth Can Aid In Disinfection Byproduct Removal

Learn how naturally occurring biological growth on carbon media can help enhance removal of total organic carbon (TOC) and thus reduce the formation of DBPs.

Chlorate DBPs: Future-Proofing Water Disinfection For Chlorate Regulation

Chlorate is a highly oxidized form of chlorine that can be introduced to a water source as an industrial or agricultural contaminant or into a finished water as a disinfection byproduct (DBP). As a DBP, chlorate can result from water disinfection with bulk sodium hypochlorite, chlorine dioxide, or hypochlorite formed through electrochlorination (EC) systems.

Defending Against Saltwater Intrusion

Are “ghost forests” a sign of things to come? Rising sea levels and superstorm tidal surges are already impacting coastal areas, with rising salinity levels affecting some drinking water sources. Coastal water utilities are not the only ones that have to worry about salinity, however, as high concentrations of winter storm road treatments, gas drilling, and mining can also generate elevated salinity levels in surface water sources.

DISTRIBUTION & COLLECTION SYSTEMS

Chronic Clogging Bows To Groundbreaking Technology

The Suffolk County Department of Public Works Stony Brook Pump Station was facing ongoing interruptions to pumping operations as a result of “ragging” — a common challenge in wastewater pumping where a buildup of fibrous materials leads to frequent pump blockages.

Lift Station And Pump Level Control

In wastewater collection systems, raw sewage flows through gravity sewers to lift stations, which transfers the waste from lower elevation to higher elevations and eventually to a treatment plant.

X-PELLER Eliminates Hand Wipe Clogs With Ease

Designed to bring practicality and ease to daily, personal sanitary needs, increasingly durable disposable hand wipes have been making a mess with wastewater pump stations.

What To Know Before You Invest In New Headworks Equipment

Successful headworks investments depend on understanding site needs, matching technology to application, evaluating total cost of ownership, and choosing vendors that prioritize long-term performance and reliable support.

WASTEWATER TREATMENT

Air Bearing Advantages In High-Speed Turbo Blowers

When it comes to the challenge of running high-speed turbo blowers at 40,000 rpm in the unforgiving environment of a wastewater treatment plant (WWTP), robust design goes a long way toward accommodating extreme physical demands with minimal maintenance and overhead costs.

Controlling Biofouling In Governador José Richa Power Plant, Brazil

Read about an extensive study that was carried out to evaluate the ability of the HOD UV system to control biofouling in the Governador José Richa Power Plant. 

Ensuring Chemical Compatibility In Water Treatment Equipment

This article will explain when and why chemical compatibility matters in water treatment applications, factors that can influence compatibility, and how to determine compatibility in certain cases.

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.

UTILITY MANAGEMENT

Pumping And Network Operations Optimized Through Collaborative Digital Twins

Collaborative digital twins streamline utility operations by integrating real-time data into a shared, intuitive environment. This approach enables precise pump optimization, efficient maintenance scheduling, and proactive network simulations to improve water quality and system resilience.

It Takes Two To Tango: Effective Water Loss Management

Reducing non-revenue water (NRW) and managing water loss is a critical challenge in water utilities. However, it’s important to understand that there’s no magic solution to this problem.

A Blueprint For Smart Water Management

Ferrán Bosch, Senior Business Development Manager Xylem Vue at Xylem, speaks with Koldo Urkullu, Director of Operations and Asset Management at CABB, about how a utility is innovating to meet volatile weather patterns head-on. 

Greater Efficiency And Peace Of Mind With The KETOS SHIELD

In this case study, explore how a municipality automated its water quality testing to ensure compliance in real time. 

INDUSTRY NEWS

EWG: 176M Exposed To PFAS Amid EPA's Proposed Rule Revisions

About 176 million people in the U.S. drink tap water contaminated by the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS, according to new test data reported by Environmental Working Group.

IDRA Releases Global Fact Sheet On Direct Potable Reuse, Calling DPR A Strategic Imperative For Water Security

Membrane Water And Wastewater Treatment Market To Reach $32 Billion By 2033

2026 WateReuse Awards Highlight Leaders In Water Reuse

Water Scarcity Drives U.S. Agriculture Toward $84 Billion In Irrigation Investments

TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE

Xylem Vue Water Applications

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Xylem Vue

Pile Cloth Media Filtration Pilot System

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Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc.

Floor Washer System

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Vaughan Company

SL1000 Portable Parallel Analyzer (PPA) Portable Colorimeter With USB

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Hach

Transcend Design Generator

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Transcend

Aquavar SOLO 2

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Xylem Drinking Water Solutions

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