06.05.26 -- Spotlight on ACE 2026, v1

Discover how El Paso Water partnered with 120Water to reduce their unknown service lines by 90% and save more than $150K in avoided field work costs. A hybrid verification approach can often reduce the number of digs a system needs to do.

Long-standing myths about GAC reactivation are being increasingly challenged, revealing performance, cost, and sustainability benefits many utilities may have overlooked.

Regulated PFAS limits necessitate efficient, long-term treatment strategies. Ion exchange technology offers a high-capacity, small-footprint solution that outperforms traditional media. Learn how selective resins provide a cost-effective path to compliance and simplified utility operations.

Remote shutoff valves do far more than manage non-payment disconnects. Discover five emerging utility applications — from drought management and freeze protection to water quality programs. To learn more, join us at AWWA ACE 2026, where our experts will present educational sessions on smart water infrastructure technologies.

Discover how a major utility leveraged advanced in-line isolation technology to abandon an aging water main and prepare for new pipeline infrastructure without disrupting service to nearby businesses or residents at a busy town intersection.

AI is reshaping water loss management by turning complex utility data into clearer priorities, faster insights, and more proactive decision-making—without replacing the people responsible for running the system.

Evaluating Powdered Activated Carbon through site-specific performance testing allows water utilities to optimize chemical dosing based on real-world efficacy rather than upfront price, preventing costly operational strains and ensuring reliable contaminant removal.

Lovibond will be lighting up ACE in DC at Booth #1658! Learn how Mike Sadar’s poster highlights laser turbidimeters for filtration monitoring, pick up a flashing pin, and enter to win a $250 gift card on Monday or Tuesday.

Advanced pipeline assessment technologies help utilities detect defects, locate leaks, and prioritize repairs — enabling smarter capital planning, reduced failures, and more resilient water infrastructure management.