Newsletter | October 27, 2026

10.27.26 -- PFAS Pressures Push Biosolids Market Toward $4.8B

IN THIS ISSUE:

City Of Mesa Leverages Hybrid-Cloud Architecture To Drive Operational Efficiency

Beyond Meter-to-Cash: 7 Operational Use Cases Water Utilities Can Unlock With MDM

What The Hidden Springs Pilot Case Study Reveals About Cutting-Edge Water Treatment

DEYAK Water Utility Drives Technology Advancement For Water Systems In Greece

How Cedar Hills Turned Metering Data Into A Conservation Tool

Humble Underdrain Is The Foundation Of Peak Performance

Stratification Concerns In Water Storage Tanks

How To Buy Right, Not Cheap

A Playbook For Reliable Reverse Osmosis Operations

Why The Right Blower Flow Rate For Aeration Is Important

Predicting Pump Ragging: What Lift-Station Sensing Gets Right

PFAS Pressures Push Biosolids Market Toward $4.8 Billion

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FEATURED ARTICLES

How Cedar Hills Turned Metering Data Into A Conservation Tool

As water scarcity increases, smart metering infrastructure bridges the gap between utilities and consumers. Providing residents with near real-time consumption data and automated leak alerts drives immediate conservation, slashing outdoor water waste while protecting critical resources.

Stratification Concerns In Water Storage Tanks

As spring and summer approach, stored water flow and temperature will gradually increase in all water storage tanks. This results in chemical and thermal stratification. Learn how a robust active mixer can eliminate chemical and thermal stratification.

City Of Mesa Leverages Hybrid-Cloud Architecture To Drive Operational Efficiency At Their Water Resources Department

Transitioning to a hybrid-cloud architecture allows municipal utilities to securely centralize operational data. This structure gives engineering teams and consultants safe, self-serve access to near real-time insights, streamlining regulatory reporting and optimizing chemical usage.

Beyond Meter-to-Cash: 7 Operational Use Cases Water Utilities Can Unlock With MDM

Modern meter data management (MDM) platforms transform raw data into operational intelligence. Beyond standard billing, continuous data analysis surfaces hidden leaks, detects backflow, and flags failing hardware, allowing water utilities to proactively reduce non-revenue water loss and improve system reliability.

What The Hidden Springs Pilot Case Study Reveals About Cutting-Edge Water Treatment

A seven-month pilot study shows how ozone treatment reduced hydrogen sulfide and TOC at the Hidden Springs Water Treatment Facility, improving water quality and validating a scalable alternative.

DEYAK Water Utility Drives Technology Advancement For Water Systems In Greece

As part of Greece’s post-pandemic National Recovery and Resilience Plan, the government is prioritizing sustainable water and waste management alongside energy reform and digital modernization.

How To Buy Right, Not Cheap

While there may be any number of pumps that will do the job, choosing the best fit will give you the best return on your investment. The following tips will help you make the right choices.

The Foundation Of Peak Performance

In this case study, read about an underdrain system that continues to operate as expected after 16 years of operation and appears to be in perfect condition. 

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.

A Playbook For Reliable Reverse Osmosis Operations

The best reverse osmosis (RO) programs are guided by a defined set of operating principles that provides operators with clear performance standards and a consistent framework for decisions.

INDUSTRY NEWS

 

PFAS Pressures Push Biosolids Market Toward $4.8 Billion

PFAS regulations are reshaping biosolids management, with utilities facing rising costs and new compliance challenges. Those pressures are expected to drive the U.S. biosolids market to $4.8 billion by 2035.

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Tire-Derived Pollutant Found At Elevated Levels In Critical Fish Habitats

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Fort Pierce, Florida, Named Tnemec's 2026 Tank of the Year Winner

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New Dewatering Facility Opens At San José

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BUSINESS OF BIOGAS Conference Sets New All-Time Attendance Record

TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE

CO2 Feed System

The CO2 Feed System is a safe and effective way to adjust pH and minimize risk associated with dangerous mineral acids.

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Small Tank Mixing

Small tank mixing is a lower cost, simplified Rotamix system, using a Chopper Pump and external-mount nozzle assemblies. The external-mount nozzles are sandwiched between 6" ANSI flanges and provide fixed discharge angles off the tank wall.

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Vaughan Company

 

 

AquaKnight Water Treatment Equipment

Calgon Carbon’s liquid-phase equipment systems provide utilities with compact, flexible, and cost-effective means to apply both granular activated carbon (GAC) and ion exchange (IX) technologies to treat even the most difficult water treatment challenges.

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Calgon Carbon Corporation

 

 

Aclara RF Network Water Pressure Monitoring Solution

Aclara’s water pressure monitoring solution leverages industry-leading Aclara RF network to provide near real-time monitoring of water pressure throughout your distribution network.

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HUBBELL INC.

 

 

PFAS Testing Program

There are over 4,500 compounds currently classified as PFAS compounds. BioLargo's PFAS treatment is customized to the water to reduce energy, breakthrough, waste products, and operation and maintenance costs.

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BioLargo Inc

 

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

 

Brochure: Monitor AMI pH-Redox

Monitor for continuous measurement of pH or redox (ORP) in potable water and effluents.

 

Datasheet: ULTRAPEN PT1 Electrical Conductivity (EC)/TDS/Salinity Pen

This instrument is designed to be extremely accurate, fast, and simple to use in diverse water quality applications.

 

Confronting Water Scarcity

In this episode of Water Talk, Angela Godwin sits down with Beth Powell, president of Fluid Conservation Systems, to discuss urgent challenges and promising innovations in the water industry. Powell highlights aging infrastructure — especially in the Northeast, where 150-year-old pipes are still in use — and rising concerns over water scarcity in the West.

FEATURED GUEST COLUMN

Predicting Pump Ragging Before The Overflow: What Lift-Station Sensing Gets Right

Rags and wipes don’t seize a pump overnight they load it gradually, and the sensors already in the station can see it coming days ahead. The stations that avoid overflows aren’t the ones with the most instruments; they’re the ones that read the right signals together.

 

PRODUCT FOCUS

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XD Spectrophotometers - Lovibond

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Pentair Fairbanks Nijhuis 5430 Series Vertical Biltogether Solids-Handling Pumps - Pentair

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High-Capacity BABA-Compliant Filter Housing - Harmsco Filtration Products

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WaterCAST Sewer - Trinnex

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