Newsletter | July 28, 2026

07.28.26 -- Portable System Cuts PFAS Testing Time To Hours; Beyond Compliance: The Utilities Setting A New CCR Standard

IN THIS ISSUE:

Affordable Headworks Screening Solutions

Fast Action Keeps Treatment Plant In Compliance

Sludge Valve Upgrades Reduce The Number Of Corrective Work Orders

Apavital S.A. Digitalizes Water Consumption With Itron's Smart Metering Devices

Panametrics' Technology Proves Key In Supporting Serbia's Flood Prevention Strategy

All-In-One Headworks Systems: A High-Performing Solution For Wastewater Treatment

A New Approach To Infrastructure Resiliency

Leak Detection Program For Roswell, New Mexico

Minimizing Aerated Wastewater Treatment System Servicing

Portable System Cuts PFAS Testing Time To Hours

Using Master Controls To Enhance Aeration And Reduce Power Use

Beyond Compliance: The Utilities Setting A New CCR Standard

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Expanding The Life Expectancy Of Legacy Infrastructure

On this episode of The Water Online Show, Matt Littell, Vice President of Infrastructure Products at Mueller, spotlights the latest advancements in hydrant and valve rehabilitation.

FEATURED ARTICLES

Fast Action Keeps Treatment Plant In Compliance

Explore how rapid equipment replacement and peristaltic pump technology prevented regulatory violations at a major sanitation district. Learn how high-stakes infrastructure failures were resolved through strategic engineering support to ensure continuous delivery of safe water.

Apavital S.A. Digitalizes Water Consumption With Itron's Smart Metering Devices

Modernize water network management by combining precision ultrasonic metering with advanced acoustic leak detection. This integrated digital approach provides real-time data to identify vulnerabilities, minimize non-revenue water, and optimize distribution for long-term operational sustainability.

Affordable Headworks Screening Solutions For Low-Flow Applications

Small WWTPs can handle inconsistent flows more efficiently using adaptive low-flow screening and compaction technologies that stabilize water levels, reduce wear, prevent blinding, and shrink debris volume and weight.

Sludge Valve Upgrades Reduce The Number Of Corrective Work Orders

Read about one of the largest wastewater treatment plants in the world that recently finished a project for upgrading its sludge valve actuators.

A New Approach To Infrastructure Resiliency

Extreme weather and seismic threats are driving a new collaborative approach to infrastructure. By aligning utility needs with academic research and manufacturing innovation, providers can validate resilient technologies and deploy data-backed solutions for long-term reliability.

All-In-One Headworks Systems: A High-Performing Solution For Wastewater Treatment

For municipalities with small and medium-sized populations or in rural locations, designing state-of-the-art systems and navigating complex construction projects can be particularly daunting. This is where all-in-one headworks solutions offer a game-changing advantage.

Panametrics' Technology Proves Key In Supporting Serbia's Flood Prevention Strategy

A water management company in Serbia used Panametrics' ultrasonic flow meter technology for stormwater management, ensuring reliable measurement and accuracy in challenging conditions. The technology allowed for live monitoring of water transfer and reduced the risk of flooding.

Leak Detection Program For Roswell, New Mexico

Harnessing satellite intelligence allows utilities to pinpoint hidden underground leaks with precision. By focusing field crews on high-probability clusters, municipalities can drastically reduce water loss, optimize repair budgets, and prioritize critical infrastructure replacement projects.

Minimizing Aerated Wastewater Treatment System Servicing

Reliability is especially important in the wastewater treatment sector. One is that the blowers have to dependably operate in conditions that are often very harsh.

Using Master Controls To Enhance Aeration And Reduce Power Use

Precision management of dissolved oxygen (DO) allows wastewater treatment plant operators to maintain optimal biological conditions in their activated sludge basins. However, older blowers and a lack of advanced aeration oversight can sabotage that effort while substantially wasting money.

INDUSTRY NEWS

 

Portable System Cuts PFAS Testing Time To Hours

Researchers have used a mobile laboratory equipped with portable liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) technology to test soil and water on site and provide an early indication of PFAS contamination within six hours.

Report: Food & Beverage Manufacturers Investing In Advanced Industrial Water Treatment To Meet Rising Sustainability Standards

Massachusetts' Infrastructure In Poor Condition, Receives 'D+' Grade On ASCE Report Card

KROHNE To Showcase PipePatrol Pipeline Monitoring Solutions At International Pipeline Expo 2026

Aecon Consortium Awarded Contract For The Winnipeg North End Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade – Biosolids Facilities Progressive Design-Build Project

TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE

Fyfe - LOCTITE Tyfo Polymer Systems

Polymers combined with reinforced fabrics form advanced composite systems used for structural strengthening. LOCTITE Tyfo polymer systems are specially formulated to be used in conjunction with the various LOCTITE Tyfo fabrics and prefabricated systems.

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Henkel

 

 

Quickview 360 Manhole Camera

Quickview 360’s lightweight design empowers a single operator to run rapid, comprehensive inspections: Conduct up to 80 assessments per day and stream results to the cloud for secure storage and AI-supported defect and feature coding.

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IDEX Intelligent Water

 

 

Ion Exchange

Ion exchange, often abbreviated IX, is an effective technology for removing dissolved ionic compounds
from liquid solutions, primarily drinking water sources. IX is most commonly known for removing nitrate but is also effective at removing contaminants such as perchlorate, arsenic, chromium-6, and more recently, PFAS.

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Calgon Carbon Corporation

 

 

Prosonic S FDU90

Ultrasonic sensor for non-contact continuous level and flow measurement; for connection to the transmitter FMU90/FMU95.

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Endress+Hauser, Inc.

 

 

Water Reuse Is No Longer A Choice. It's A Necessity.

Water reuse is no longer a choice. It’s a necessity. Orenco’s AdvanTex Treatment Systems consistently produce clear effluent that meets the most stringent permit limits.

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Orenco Systems, Inc.

 

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

 

Pressure Booster And Water Reuse Stations Brochure

The pumps used in Gorman-Rupp packaged water booster/reuse stations are designed for long-lasting, trouble-free operation. Simplicity, precise balancing, and accurate machining ensure long, efficient life, reduced maintenance costs, and minimum power consumption.

 

Total Solutions For PFAS: Food And Beverage

PFAS can accumulate in organisms and pose health risks. The Aqueous Electrostatic Concentrator (AEC) is a single-pass treatment that removes up to 99.9% of PFAS from water.

 

Remote Smart Water Metering

Discover how remote smart data loggers convert existing water meters into intelligent telemetry networks. Learn to capture real-time pressure, flow, and volume metrics to eliminate manual tracking errors, detect leaks instantly, and optimize utility distribution.

FROM THE EDITOR

Beyond Compliance: The Utilities Setting A New CCR Standard

Every year, drinking water utilities across the U.S. publish Consumer Confidence Reports (CCRs), the federally required reports designed to inform customers about the quality of their drinking water. While utilities have generally succeeded in meeting regulatory requirements, communicating that information in a clear, accessible, and engaging way has proven more challenging.

 

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Brackish Water Desalination: A Strategic Imperative For Sustainable Water Stewardship Across The American Water Landscape

As droughts intensify, groundwater depletes, and climate extremes worsen, many water-stressed regions are increasingly turning to brackish groundwater desalination, for both potable use and industrial applications where water quality demands are less stringent. Hence, brackish water reserves are emerging fast as a strategic priority, ensuring a supplement for long-term national water security.

 

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