Newsletter | February 16, 2026

02.16.26 -- New Stormwater Tool Could Help Reduce Flooding

IN THIS ISSUE:

Source & Drinking Water Treatment

Distribution & Collection Systems

Wastewater Treatment

Industry News

Utility Management

Technology Showcase

SOURCE & DRINKING WATER TREATMENT

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.

 

Granular Activated Carbon For Multi-Contaminant Removal

Learn why the U.S. EPA has recognized granular activated carbon (GAC) as a best available technology (BAT) for a wide range of substances within the same system.

Ozone Technology In Aquaculture: Enhancing Water Quality And Health

Water quality is the backbone of a successful aquaculture operation. Poor water conditions lead to disease outbreaks, low survival rates, and reduced productivity. Traditional chemical treatments can leave harmful residues and negatively impact both aquatic life and the environment.

Identifying Contaminants Of Concern

In this article, we outline the sources, occurrence, known health issues, and mitigation options for specific contaminants.

DISTRIBUTION & COLLECTION SYSTEMS

Suspended Pipe Repaired In 30 Minutes With HYMAX Sleeve

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

 

Using AI To Reduce Water Loss And Enhance Pipe Reliability

AI models give utility managers actionable insights into the health of their pipe networks, enabling a shift from reactive to predictive maintenance.

Partners Can Help With Funding Requirements To Fix Aging Infrastructure

Read more about why prioritizing budgets for addressing aging infrastructure is critical. 

Clogs Draw A "Get Out of Jail Free" Card

Although by no means overwhelming, clogging problems in a county prison wastewater treatment system had simply become a nuisance, and it was time to take action with new technology to solve the problem. Read the full case study to learn more.

WASTEWATER TREATMENT

Understanding The Limit Of Detection

Accurate low-level turbidity monitoring requires a deep understanding of detection limits and the variables affecting measurement sensitivity. Learn how refined laboratory techniques and standardized spiking protocols ensure precision in demanding water treatment applications.

 

Turbo Blowers For Wastewater Treatment: Efficiency, Benefits, And Maintenance Considerations

Turbo blowers improve wastewater aeration efficiency through high-speed impellers, lower energy use, and minimal maintenance, making them ideal for continuous, high-pressure applications when properly selected and maintained.

Retrofitting Aging Infrastructure: Seamlessly Integrating Jet Aeration Into Existing Tank Designs

Jet aeration retrofits modernize aging wastewater tanks with minimal downtime, integrating easily into existing basins while delivering long-term reliability, higher oxygen transfer efficiency, and significantly lower lifecycle costs.

Extending Aeration System Lifespan And Reducing Maintenance With Jet Aeration

Jet aeration delivers decades-long service life with corrosion-resistant materials, clog-resistant design, and simplified maintenance — eliminating basin outages and reducing lifecycle costs compared to fine-bubble diffusers.

UTILITY MANAGEMENT

Enhancing Operator Situational Awareness Through Real-Time Visual Dashboards

Wastewater treatment plants are complex, fast-moving systems. Flows fluctuate throughout the day. Loads vary with the weather and industrial activity — equipment cycles on and off. Biological systems respond gradually, then suddenly.

 

Myths Vs. Reality: Data Centers And Water Usage

In this article, we’ll break down myths vs. reality around data centers and water. We’ll clarify what “water usage” really means in this context, the types of cooling systems (from evaporative cooling towers to closed-loop recycled water systems), how much water is actually consumed vs. returned, and whether data center water use truly deprives communities of drinking water.

How Strategic Asset Planning Solves Infrastructure's Toughest Challenge

Modern infrastructure management requires moving from reactive repairs to data-driven capital planning. By quantifying risk and predictive failure patterns, utilities can justify essential funding and maximize the impact of every dollar spent on system-wide resilience.

Asset Management And The Age Of Infrastructure

Water is our most precious resource, but with some systems dating back a hundred years or more in the U.S., our water infrastructure is in dire need of repair.

INDUSTRY NEWS

 

New Stormwater Tool Improves Sewer Estimates, Could Help Reduce Flooding

A new strategy for estimating how much rainwater finds its way into sanitary sewer systems could help prevent problems such as backups and floods, while reducing treatment costs.

Water Utility Training Helps Communities Save Water And Create Jobs

Road Salt Creates More Harm To Freshwater Life Than Expected, Study Finds

Jacobs Awarded New Contract To Advance Water Reuse And Resilience In California

New KAUST Membrane Technology Could Make Desalination More Sustainable

TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE

Rotary Screw Blower Packages

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Kaeser Compressors, Inc.

 

 

Coconut Shell Activated Carbon: A Green Technology

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Jacobi Carbons Inc.

 

LSLR And Pitcher Filter Programs

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120Water

 

 

OptiVenn Series

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Trojan Technologies

 

 

Wastewater Collection System

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Orenco Systems, Inc.

 

Multilog 2

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Fluid Conservation Systems Inc.

 

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