Newsletter | June 8, 2026

06.08.26 -- Scientists Warn Of AI's Unprecedented Strain On Water Systems

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

Quick Solutions To PFAS In Drinking Water, Especially For Smaller Systems

With funds falling short of costs for pending PFAS rules compliance, utilities require an economical treatment solution.

What Your Chlorine Residual Is Trying To Tell You

We look at what your chlorine residual monitoring data is trying to tell you — and provide brief explanations on the subject.

EPA PFAS Drinking Water Standards: Ensuring Safe and Clean Water

In this article, Transcend will highlight the importance of EPA PFAS drinking water standards as well as how they ensure safe and clean water systems. We also provide the opportunity to streamline wastewater design for utilities, engineering consultants, and equipment suppliers.

Four Important Reasons To Choose CO2 To Reduce Drinking Water pH

CO2 provides several advantages over liquid acids. In addition to being easier to use, it is also more environmentally friendly and can have long-term cost benefits.

DISTRIBUTION & COLLECTION SYSTEMS

Prison Facility Eliminates Frequent Submersible Pump Clogs With Above-Grade Approach

When a correctional facility underwent a capacity expansion, changes to its problematic submersible sewage pumping station coincided, resulting in a new operator-safe approach to combating the ills of prison sewage pump clogs.

New Life For Pumping Stations

Read about ambitious rehab projects that bring pump stations up to date and keep wastewater flowing. 

Why Ductile Iron Pipe Is the Smart Choice for Tapping, Repairs, And Field Adaptability

Discover why ductile iron pipe outperforms plastic for tapping, repairs, and long-term adaptability — delivering superior safety, strength, and reliability for modern water infrastructure.

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.

WASTEWATER TREATMENT

Eliminating Sludge Islands In Your Wastewater Lagoon

Old municipal and industrial wastewater lagoons have the tendency to build islands of sludge at various locations around the lagoon. It is most common for older lagoons to build such islands wherever wastewater enters the lagoons.

Upgrading Your Blowers: Low-Cost Wastewater Treatment

The key to lowering your operating costs might be changing a few or more air blowers from your blower installation. Is it time to replace your equipment? Let’s check!

Retrofitting Aging Infrastructure: Seamlessly Integrating Jet Aeration Into Existing Tank Designs

Jet aeration retrofits modernize aging wastewater tanks with minimal downtime, integrating easily into existing basins while delivering long-term reliability, higher oxygen transfer efficiency, and significantly lower lifecycle costs.

Phosphorous Solutions For Wastewater Treatment

This paper presents a comprehensive overview of technologies for phosphorus removal and recovery, including chemical and biological processes, ballasted clarification, filtration, and nutrient recovery.

UTILITY MANAGEMENT

Smarter Control For Seasonal Demand: How Aquana Smart Valves Help Utilities Manage Frequent Water Shutoffs

Managing water service in high-turnover communities requires balancing operational costs with infrastructure protection. Remote control technology enables utilities to mitigate the risks of frequent shutoffs, reduce labor-intensive field visits, and detect leaks in vacant properties.

Factoring Temperature Into Water Chemistry Reading Accuracy

In water testing, readings that we believe to be reliable indicators are not always what they seem. Water that exhibits certain chemical or electrical characteristics at laboratory temperatures can provide entirely different readings in the field. Here is a quick review of what to look for in common water tests and why to consider automatic temperature compensation in the instruments used to collect them.

Turning Data Into Awareness: Real-Time Dashboards Empowering AI-Enhanced Operator Insight

Wastewater treatment plants are complex, fast-moving systems. Flows fluctuate throughout the day. Loads vary with the weather and industrial activity — equipment cycles on and off. Biological systems respond gradually, then suddenly.

How Satellite-Based Leak Detection Saves Utility Budgets Millions

Across the globe, water systems face an invisible crisis that drains billions of dollars every year. In the U.S. alone, aging infrastructure causes water losses costing utilities an estimated $6.4 billion annually. But a breakthrough in satellite-based leak detection is changing the game, delivering unprecedented savings and operational efficiency.

INDUSTRY NEWS

UN Scientists: AI Is Threatening Natural Resources For Billions

By 2030, AI's water use will match the needs of 1.3 billion people while its power use triples that of 650 million, UN University investigation warns.

Researchers Convene To Tackle 'Forever Chemicals' At National PFAS Conference

Water Leaders Launch Dashboard Connecting Local Communities To Real-Time River Water Quality Data

Predictive Maintenance Startup Wins Tech Challenge

EPA Proposes To Approve Louisiana's Coal Combustion Residuals Permit Program

TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE

Vacuum Roll-Off Box

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Ironclad Environmental Solutions

Activated Carbons

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Jacobi Carbons Inc.

Lead Sampling In Schools And Daycare Facilities

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120Water

PermaSeal Insertion Valve

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Mueller Water Products

Comprehensive Design & Installation Support

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Kaeser Compressors, Inc.

Phosphax sc Phosphate Analyzer

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