Newsletter | August 7, 2025

08.07.25 -- Salt Contamination Threatening Water Supplies; Can Synthetic Biology Supercharge Wastewater Treatment?

IN THIS ISSUE:

Advancing Dairy Wastewater Treatment

Digital Master Plans For Water Utilities

Diagnostics, Verification, And Functional Safety With OPTIMASS Coriolis Mass Flow Meters

A True PFAS Solution Is About More Than Removal

California's First Installation Of 2nd Generation ATAD

Successful HDD Installation Of 48-Inch SpiralWeld Pipe

The Pump Curve Doesn't Lie: What SCADA Data Reveals About Real-World Performance

Optimal Industry Standards For Hydrant Maintenance

CertiSafe Tank Mixers: A Long-Lasting Investment In Water Quality

The Global Threat Of Salt Contamination To Water Supplies

Why Reducing Non-Revenue Water Matters For Water Utilities

Designer Microbes: Can Synthetic Biology Supercharge Wastewater Treatment?

FEATURED ARTICLES

The Pump Curve Doesn't Lie: What SCADA Data Reveals About Real-World Performance

In Part 4 of the Get Pumped Up series, the focus shifts from planning to performance—with a clear message: pump inefficiencies aren’t always due to failure, but to how (and where) pumps are operating.

A True PFAS Solution Is About More Than Removal

Engineers and project managers must take a complete cradle-to-grave approach when considering which technologies to implement as well as which vendors to partner with for their PFAS solution.

Digital Master Plans For Water Utilities

In this article, Steve Drangsholt, Trinnex Sales representative, and Travis Wagner, VP of Digital Consulting, discuss creating digital master plans, their benefits, and changing the narrative.

OPTICHECK Technology Built-In – Diagnostics, Verification, And Functional Safety With OPTIMASS Coriolis Mass Flow Meters

State-of-the-art measuring devices such as OPTIMASS Coriolis mass flow meters combine robust measuring principles and powerful electronics to produce a wide range of readings and device-specific data. OPTICHECK technology built-in leverages the features of the devices to translate their available comprehensive measuring system data into sophisticated diagnostics information for plant personnel. 

California's First Installation Of 2nd Generation ATAD

Calera Creek Water Recycling Plant, located in Pacifica, California, recently retrofitted to the Thermal Process Systems’ ThermAer™. This is California’s first installation of the second generation ATAD system.

A 50-Year Partnership Leads To Successful HDD Installation Of 48-Inch AMERICAN SpiralWeld Pipe

When the Grand Strand Water and Sewer Authority engaged Ruby-Collins, Inc. to expand and upgrade its water and sewer system, Ruby-Collins President and CEO Scott Cline knew the job would be challenging – beginning with the project’s scale. A key feature in the upgrade was the installation of a 48-inch spiral-welded steel pipe water main that was coated in polyurethane and five miles long.

Optimal Industry Standards For Hydrant Maintenance

With any waterworks device that will be buried in the ground for long periods, regularly exceeding 50+ years, proper maintenance is essential to ensure they perform as needed and fulfill their expected life. But unlike many of these devices, a fire hydrant that does not work when required can have grave consequences.

CertiSafe Tank Mixers: A Long-Lasting Investment In Water Quality

Across the country, communities rely on safe and reliable water systems to meet public health standards and sustain daily life. Whether it’s drinking water for homes or resources for emergency services, the quality of water stored in towers and reservoirs directly impacts countless people.

Advancing Dairy Wastewater Treatment

To help you select the best wastewater treatment strategy for your dairy processing application, this white paper provides a helpful overview of some of the challenges you will encounter including biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), total suspended solids (TSS), nitrogen and phosphorus removal.

Why Reducing Non-Revenue Water Matters For Water Utilities

In today's challenging environment, water utilities face mounting pressure to operate more efficiently while maintaining high service levels and managing aging infrastructure. At the heart of these challenges lies a critical issue: non-revenue water (NRW). 

INDUSTRY NEWS

The Global Threat Of Salt Contamination To Water Supplies

New research highlights how a combination of climate change impacts—including prolonged drought and rapid sea-level rise—along with localized human activities, are intensifying the increase in salt in vital freshwater sources.

The Key To Lowering Your Water Bill May Already Be At Your Door

Offshore Water Treatment Chemicals To Reach USD 3.7 Billion By 2033

Seven Barriers To Digital Water Transformation In Asia

Hydraulic Institute And Consortium For Energy Efficiency Partner To Advance Energy Efficiency In Pumping Systems

TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

Fairbanks Nijhuis – Generations Strong

Pentair is a leader in water management with over 200 years of experience. Their largest pump at the IJmuiden station in the Netherlands moves 50,000 liters per second to prevent flooding.

CFCS-1-M: CHEM-FEED Compact Simplex Skid System Datasheet

Looking for a Skid Mounted Complete Metering System, but your equipment room is short on space? The New CHEM-FEED CFCS is engineered for small spaces. It features a compact design and small footprint.

Drumscreen Monster Datasheet

Drumscreen Monster is designed for the high flow rate/low solids content of municipal sewage. They are compact units and fully enclosed to contain vapours.

FEATURED GUEST COLUMN

Designer Microbes: Can Synthetic Biology Supercharge Wastewater Treatment?

An ever-evolving number of challenging chemicals are entering the environment each year. While commercial and municipal wastewater technologies continue to advance as well, many of these chemicals continue to be difficult to treat and remove. 

PRODUCT FOCUS

The Inspection Workflow That Helps You Prioritize Resources - IDEX Intelligent Water

Valve Vaults - Gorman-Rupp Pumps

Premium Hurricane All-Poly Cartridges - Harmsco Filtration Products

UltrapenX2 PTBT4 Bluetooth Enabled Free Chlorine Equivalent (FCE) & Temperature Pen - Myron L Company

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