Newsletter | August 22, 2025

08.22.25 -- Novel Solar System Converts Nitrate In Wastewater Into High-Value Ammonia

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

Identifying Contaminants Of Concern

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

PFAS Beyond Removal: 7 Often-Overlooked Factors

While performance and cost matter, there are a range of other factors that can have a substantial impact on the overall viability and success of a solution.

Algal Bloom Hotspots: Where Are The Most Affected Areas In The U.S.?

In this post, we’ll explore the top algal bloom hotspots in the U.S., the reasons behind their vulnerability, and what’s being done to monitor and mitigate these growing threats. 

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.

DISTRIBUTION & COLLECTION SYSTEMS

AMR Drives Exeter-Merritt Growing Water Network

Located in the state of Illinois, Exeter-Merritt Water Cooperative delivers safe and high-quality drinking water to approximately 300 residents from the county of Scott and Morgan. In 2011, the cooperative decided to do a phase 3 expansion and include additional homes in the rural area resulting in connections increasing from 154 to 325.

How To Get A One-Year Payback On Retrofit Chopper Pumps For Your Packaged Lift Station

The Independence Hill Conservancy District's Taney Lift Station was having continuous problems with wipes, swiffers, and plastics deposited in the incoming lines, which then broke loose in storms and overwhelmed the old non-clog pumps.

Upgrading A 100-Year-Old Pump Installation In New Orleans

Finding just the right pump for an application can be quite a challenge, especially when the building presents several constraints. Sulzer updated a near antique installation.

Flexible Expansion Joints Provide Protection For Pipelines Subject To Subtle Or Sudden Movement

Flex-Tend flexible expansion joints have a proven record of providing protection for pipelines subject to subtle or sudden movement. As with all products used in the water and wastewater industry, protection is optimized with the selection of the proper assembly incorporated into a sound design. This paper is intended to provide assistance in both of these areas.

WASTEWATER TREATMENT

How Ozone Treatment Tackles Pharmaceutical Residues In Wastewater

In this article, we explore how ozone technology helps reduce pharmaceutical residues in wastewater, ensuring safer water for both the environment and communities.

UV Treatment Used To Generate High-Quality Recycled Wastewater For Agricultural Operations In Spain

Recycled wastewater provides a cost-effective, local, and sustainable water supply for multiple non-potable uses.

Overcoming Obstacles To Increase Wastewater Capacity

It’s a scenario that is becoming more common at food and beverage facilities. The introduction of a new product to market, or a boom in sales of an existing product, prompts management to increase production capacity. While there is plenty of space for production equipment, the corresponding need for additional wastewater treatment capacity may not be readily accommodated.

Why The Right Blower Flow Rate For Aeration Is Important

As the operator of a wastewater plant, you may already have realized that not all blowers are alike. Therefore, one of the biggest decisions you have to make is which one is the optimal solution for your requirements.

UTILITY MANAGEMENT

Diving Into Smart Water Management

Learn about a water management project that established a culture of innovation and smart water management for the coastal city of Porto. 

The Hidden Cost Of Land: Why MBR Wins The Space-Saving Battle In Wastewater Treatment

For municipal wastewater, industrial wastewater, commercial, and residential wastewater treatment plant operators and managers aiming to maximize treatment efficiency, reduce costs, and future-proof their infrastructure, MBR wastewater treatment is the clear choice.

How Waterloo Harnessed Qatium's Digital Platform

Read about the City of Waterloo, which needed an intuitive, low-cost tool to empower operators without requiring specialized technical expertise.

Two Processes, One Flow Metering Technology: The Benefits Of Standardization

Wastewater treatment facilities use multiple processes and a variety of equipment to produce water clean enough for reuse. Each process within the treatment train may serve a different function yet use the same or similar equipment. In such cases, standardizing equipment may be beneficial.

INDUSTRY NEWS

Novel Solar System Converts Nitrate In Wastewater Into High-Value Ammonia

A research team has unveiled a groundbreaking technology that transforms nitrates found in wastewater into ammonia, a vital chemical and promising energy carrier, without carbon emissions.

Promising Approach To Cleaning Contaminated Water In Colder Climates

Europe's Industrial Water Market To Surpass €100B By 2030, Propelled By High-Tech, Scarcity, And Sustainability Drivers

Aircraft Toilets Could Flush Out Spread Of Global Superbugs

Air Pollution And Warming Are Changing Colorado's Remote Alpine Lakes

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