Newsletter | June 2, 2025

06.02.25 -- New Report Details Challenges Reshaping The Water Sector

IN THIS ISSUE:

Source & Drinking Water Treatment

Distribution & Collection Systems

Wastewater Treatment

Utility Management

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SOURCE & DRINKING WATER TREATMENT

Integrated Treatment System For Drinking Water

Amiad designed and supplied an integrated water filtration system for Dominica Island which combines three main stages of filtration and treatment, solving a problem: lack of quality drinking water.

EPA PFAS Drinking Water Standards: Ensuring Safe And Clean Water

In this article, Transcend will highlight the importance of the U.S. EPA's PFAS drinking water standards as well as how they ensure safe and clean water systems. We also provide the opportunity to streamline wastewater design for utilities, engineering consultants, and equipment suppliers.

Are We Setting Ourselves Up For Failure With PFAS?

Utilities need to revisit mistakes of the past and ask tough questions about what it truly means to treat and remove PFAS.

Filtration Solution For Arsenic Removal From Well Water

Select Harvest was in need of a filtration solution to remove high levels of arsenic from their well water supply. Learn how Applied Process Equipment helped them remove arsenic to non-detectable levels.

DISTRIBUTION & COLLECTION SYSTEMS

Newport News, VA, Deploys 130,000 Mueller AMI Meters

Eight years ago, Newport News started having discussions about moving away from reading their mechanical, manually read meters every other month to go to monthly billing. Knowing they did not have adequate staffing to handle that task, the department decided to outsource its meter reading responsibilities to a third party. 

What Is Noninvasive Leak Detection?

By utilizing advanced technologies to monitor water lines, utilities can detect leaks in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

Severn Trent Exceeds Leak Reduction Targets With Innovative Itron Water Solutions

Severn Trent’s smart metering program, powered by Itron’s technology, is transforming water conservation — reducing leaks by 6 million liters, cutting costs, and empowering customers to use water more wisely.

Enhancing Sanitary Sewer Infrastructure

M.E. Simpson Company, Inc. is proud to introduce the comprehensive NASSCO MACP Level 2 Inspection Program, designed to empower utilities with valuable insights into the structural integrity of the sewer structures.

WASTEWATER TREATMENT

Real-Time Wastewater Monitoring: The Power Of Fluorometers

Real-time wastewater monitoring with fluorometers enables instant contaminant detection, helping treatment plants adjust quickly, prevent pollution, meet regulations, and better protect public health and the environment.

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 8 of the most common processes/applications fueled by blowers.

Sink Or Swim! Managing Wastewater System Emergencies

Being able to identify necessary resources, as well as distribute them accurately and expeditiously, is paramount in an emergency situation.

Featured Profiles In Brewery Wastewater Success

Stories of real success with packaged pumping and wastewater treatment systems at breweries are explored, including for regulatory compliance and/or water reuse capabilities. Packaged pumping and treatment systems have helped hundreds of brewers meet their permits for local collection and/or direct surface discharge.

UTILITY MANAGEMENT

How A Combo Utility Benefits From AMI

With both water and power customers to serve, the City of Dothan, AL, needed an advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) solution that could work as well with 35,000 water meters located in pits as it did with 31,000 electric meters wired to homes.

Charting Your Course To BABA Compliance

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

Bridging The Gap: How LeakZon Unifies SCADA And AMI For Smarter Water Management

In the world of water utilities, two crucial systems often operate in parallel: SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) and AMI (advanced metering infrastructure). While both play vital roles in managing water networks, their separation can create challenges for utilities striving for efficiency and reduced water loss.

The Value Is In The Journey: How Mustang Special Utility District Is Transitioning To Smart Water

Discover how Mustang SUD implemented smart water technology, replacing drive-by meters with a cellular AMI system. This switch improved operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

INDUSTRY NEWS

New Report Details Challenges Reshaping The Water Sector

The newly released 2025 Water Report from Black & Veatch offers a stark look at the pressures facing U.S. water utilities. Based on insights from 680 industry stakeholders, the report points to growing concerns over cybersecurity, evolving regulations, and PFAS contamination.

Foam Fractionation Tackles Tough PFAS Streams

Just Add Iron: Stevens Researchers Develop A Clever Way To Remove Forever Chemicals From Water

Enhanced Technology Leads Smart Sewer Network Revolution

Manchester City Puts Smart Water Tech In Play On The Pitch

TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE

16" - 60" Resilient Wedge Gate Valves

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AMERICAN - American Cast Iron Pipe Company

Lagoon Commander Mixer

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RELIANT Water Technologies

FieldLogic Hand-held Device (HHD)

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Sensus, a Xylem brand

EX-TEND Expansion and Contraction Joint

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EBAA Iron

AquaSorb Activated Carbons For Water Treatment

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Jacobi Carbons Inc.

AquaFlow Advanced Remote Shutoff Valve With Integrated AMI Endpoint

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Aquana

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