Newsletter | September 22, 2025

09.22.25 -- PFAS Cleanup: EPA Announces Next Regulatory Steps

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

New Monochloramine Sensor Technology Measures Free Chlorine And Total Chlorine On The Same Sensor

Traditional chloramine monitoring methods have drawbacks that complicate water treatment. A new sensor can measure multiple parameters, offering operators better process control.

Groundwater Remediation Uncovered: Effective Methods You Need to Know

Because groundwater accounts for upwards of 40% of the world’s drinking water, it is imperative that these areas are treated and the pollutants removed and converted into harmless products. This process is known as groundwater remediation.

Groundwater vs. Surface Water: A Treatment Comparison

This article will discuss two of the most common drinking water sources and how they affect treatment priorities and configurations.

12 Projects That Highlight Groundwater Management Best Practices

Explore examples showcasing infrastructure projects around the world that are helping to manage groundwater. 

DISTRIBUTION & COLLECTION SYSTEMS

Design Smarter, Operate Cheaper: The New Lifecycle Mindset For Pump And Lift Stations

Part 5 of the Get Pumped Up series brings it all together with a bold but practical shift: treating pump and lift station design as a living process, not a one-time deliverable.

Bright Stars Of Water And Wastewater Management: CertiSafe And HydraForce

Water and wastewater management are indispensable for ensuring public health, environmental sustainability, and community well-being. As infrastructure ages and operational challenges grow, municipalities need innovative solutions to meet these demands effectively. 

Halifax Water Uses Advanced Pressure Management To Reduce Leakages

Halifax Water partnered with Mueller for a performance trial of advanced pressure management and the Sentryx Water Intelligence Platform.

Retrofitting: Is It Right For Your Sewage Lift Station?

It’s just past 10:00 on a Friday night, and the phones start ringing in the pockets of the on-call collection systems operators. It’s an alarm for another pump clog at one of your sewage lift stations — the second one this week.

WASTEWATER TREATMENT

Rapid Deployment Of Innovative Wastewater Treatment Solution In Texas Hill Country

The BluBox MBR system was installed in a master-planned community, meeting water quality standards and providing a cost-effective solution. M|MBR Systems played a crucial role in plant operations and supported the community's rapid growth.

Containerized DVF Tertiary Wastewater Treatment System

A global ingredients group in Ireland installed a new 20-foot containerized tertiary treatment system at its largest liquid dairy plant, as part of the site’s ongoing wastewater compliance and to improve capacity to their existing wastewater treatment system.

HST Turbocompressor For Sky-High Savings In Wastewater Treatment

The town of Fraser, Colorado, with an annual mean temperature of 32.5° F is the coldest town in the lower 48 states and gets frost year-round. At an elevation of 8,574 feet, it is also the highest location for Sulzer’s HST 20 turbocompressor in the world.

The Savings Are Blowin' In At Port Washington Wastewater Treatment Plant

The municipal wastewater treatment plant in Port Washington, Wisconsin, is located on the picturesque shore of Lake Michigan, so it’s essential that their plant performs as designed.

UTILITY MANAGEMENT

Turning Water Utility Data Into Action: The Power Of Modern Meter Data Management

Smart meters, sensors, and operational systems generate a constant stream of information about water flow, pressure, consumption, and system performance. But data alone doesn't solve problems — it's the ability to understand and act on this information that drives real operational improvements.

Data, Amplified: Breaking Down Silos For Data-Driven Decision Making

Utilities are faced with how to effectively manage significant volumes of data, as well as the competing challenges of managing aging infrastructure and the impacts of climate change. As these challenges intensify, finding a way to harness data to cut through the noise is critical.

Optimizing Water Utility Operations Through Data-Driven Insights

Limited visibility into distribution networks can cause issues like undetected leaks and billing inaccuracies. AMI and analytics can provide continuous monitoring for improved anomaly detection and prioritized actions.

Cybersecurity Implications For Managing Lead Service Line Inventory Data

Discover the difference between building your own inventory and buying a cloud-based software solution, and what cybersecurity issues to look for when building your own inventory system.

INDUSTRY NEWS

EPA Announces Next Steps On Regulatory PFOA And PFOS Cleanup Efforts

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has announced next steps regarding regulatory efforts to address cleanup of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS).

Veolia's Next-Generation Hubgrade Center Delivers Operational Excellence For Municipal Water Operations Across The West

Scottish Water Tops Latest Water And Wastewater Survey

EPA Announces $3M In Funding To Reduce Lead In Tribal Drinking Water

Microsoft Adopts Newly-Launched 4IMPACT Real-Time Urban Water Replenishment Platform

TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE

Media Evaluation And Analysis

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AqueoUS Vets

Pilot PS Series

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ECT2

Electric Submersible Pump, 4"

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United Rentals

OPTIFLUX 7300 Electromagnetic Flowmeter

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KROHNE, Inc.

TrojanUVFlexAOP – Advanced Oxidation System

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Trojan Technologies

BEACON Software as a Service (SaaS)

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