Newsletter | April 27, 2026

04.27.26 -- San Diego's Plan To Combat Excess Water: Selling It.

IN THIS ISSUE:

Source & Drinking Water Treatment

Distribution & Collection Systems

Wastewater Treatment

Utility Management

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SOURCE & DRINKING WATER TREATMENT

Why A Temporary Water Treatment System Might Be Your Best Investment

It is critical to understand the limitations of permanent installations and how a temporary water treatment system can make sound logistical and financial sense.

Game-Changing Technology For PFAS Reduction

Because the carbon-fluorine bond is one of the shortest and strongest chemical bonds, PFAS are a persistent problem once introduced into the environment. Activated carbon (AC) and ion exchange resin (IX) are two of the commonly used technologies to remove PFAS from groundwater and surface water.

In The Age Of PFAS, Water Treatment Designers Can't Afford To Guess

Relying on assumptions when designing water treatment systems creates unnecessary financial and operational risks. Adopting predictive modeling and data-driven testing provides the precise, actionable insights required to optimize performance, manage costs, and ensure compliance.

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.

DISTRIBUTION & COLLECTION SYSTEMS

Water Conveyance Tunnel Rehabilitated With GeoSpray Geopolymer

Historic arched tunnels require specialized structural restoration to address severe infiltration and mortar loss. Trenchless geopolymer technology provides a conformable, high-strength lining that stabilizes aging brick and granite structures, ensuring long-term hydraulic performance and structural integrity.

Evolution Of Pipeline Leak Detection

As the sheer number of pipelines criss-crossing the country continues to increase, there is an urgent need to ensure pipeline infrastructure safety. The age of many of the pipelines and the number of different products flowing makes this a challenging prospect. Now, new technology has been developed that meets the need for reliable protection that complies with regulatory requirements while eliminating false alarms.

Valve Upgrades Reduce The Number Of Corrective Work Orders By 99%

A water treatment plant was using conventional electric actuators on valves across the facility, including the modulating filter effluent applications. A history of actuator problems prompted plant personnel to consider replacements.

What Is Noninvasive Leak Detection?

By utilizing advanced technologies to monitor water lines, utilities can detect leaks in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

WASTEWATER TREATMENT

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.

Pressurized Dewatering: The Economical Solution For Wastewater Disposal Problems

Pressurized dewatering is typically suitable for sewer systems in outlying areas with no direct access to local gravity sewer lines. It solves groundwater pollution problems by utilizing current pumping technology combined with modern trends in sewage removal.

Dewatering Optimization For Wastewater Treatment Facilities

Read a full comparison of rotary press vs. belt press for dewatering wastewater.

Chemical Treatment Solutions For Municipal Wastewater

In this article, we discuss the function of various types of chemicals used and why we believe a FLEXFLO peristaltic dosing pump is the best choice to deliver those chemicals.

UTILITY MANAGEMENT

Instrumenting The Water Network: The Time Is Now

With the improved capabilities and affordability of today’s sensor technology, now is the time for water utilities to instrument their networks from the source to the customer.

Meter Data Management 101: The Essential Middle Layer That Turns Raw AMI Data Into Trust And Revenue

Meter data management (MDM) systems transform raw AMI data into validated insights, enabling accurate billing, leak detection, and operational analytics while helping utilities manage growing data volumes securely and efficiently.

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.

The Enduring Value Of Ultrasonic Level Measurement In Water And Wastewater Level Applications

Discover how using ultrasonic technology allows level and pump controllers to progress in ways that enhance both accuracy and usability — rather than remaining static.

INDUSTRY NEWS

San Diego's Plan To Combat Excess Water: Selling It.

Amid drought and water scarcity concerns, San Diego faces a unique problem: too much water. The solution? The San Diego County Water Authority is going to sell some of its water to Western Municipal Water District, which serves nearly 1 million people.

San Jose Water Proof-Of-Concept Demonstration Facility To Turn Recycled Water Into Drinking Water

Common Asian Plant In Brazil Shows Potential For Removing Microplastics From Water

Ecolab Unleashes Water Intelligence To Drive Growth In The AI Era

Ion Exchange: Selecting The Right Resin For Targeted Water Treatment Outcomes

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Aries Pro PFAS Removal Filters

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