Newsletter | August 3, 2026

08.03.26 -- Study Finds Hidden Link Between Algal Blooms And Microplastics

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

When It Comes To PFAS Removal, Not All Media Are Created Equal

As regulatory standards for PFAS become more stringent, specialized ion exchange resins provide a more efficient, high-capacity alternative to traditional carbon media, ultimately lowering long-term operational costs and improving overall system throughput and performance.

Engineered For Impact: The Carbon That Stands Out In PFAS Treatment

Filtrasorb 400’s agglomerated pore structure and high volumetric capacity deliver unmatched PFAS removal, longer run times, and lower lifecycle costs — outperforming direct-activated carbons in real-world and lab testing.

Taste and Odor Compounds in Drinking Water

The primary sources of taste and odor problems in drinking water are algae and bacteria. This fact sheet delves into the different kinds of compounds that cause taste and odor issues in drinking water.

4 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

Water Agitation vs. F.O.G.: How Technology Is Solving A Costly Problem In Lift Stations

Wastewater lift stations struggle with F.O.G. buildup, causing maintenance headaches. Continuous water agitation, like Kasco’s HydraForce™, prevents grease accumulation, reduces chemical use, and improves pump efficiency.

Design Smarter, Operate Cheaper: The New Lifecycle Mindset For Pump And Lift Stations

Part 5 of the Get Pumped Up series brings it all together with a bold but practical shift: treating pump and lift station design as a living process, not a one-time deliverable.

Protecting Critical Operations: Control Point Installation At A Major Military Base

Discover how a military installation established a critical 8-inch line control point in just 1.5 hours under live system conditions, preserving full operational readiness and avoiding a disruptive base-wide water shutdown.

Troubleshooting Tips For Common Pump Performance Issues

Here are some guidelines for troubleshooting pump performance and some steps to take to ensure maximum efficiency and performance for clean water pumping applications.

WASTEWATER TREATMENT

A Wastewater Solution With Low Capital Costs

Along the Indian River Lagoon adjacent to Vero Beach, Florida, both residents and government officials were becoming increasingly concerned about excessive nutrient loads and pollution.

New Turbocompressors Boost Efficiency At Wastewater Plant

Sulzer engineers helped a plant in the Netherlands cut its energy costs with a turnkey project. Now the plant’s owners have worked with Sulzer engineers to upgrade its existing units with three latest generation machines.

Bio-Augmentation Product Eliminates Odor And Removes Sludge From Waste Lagoons

Cabo San Lucas Mexico is known for its deep-water fishing, beautiful beaches, luxurious hotels, and as an overall vacation destination for travelers from around the world. 

California Casino Utilizes MBR System For Wastewater Reuse

Quechan Casino Resort, a newly constructed gaming facility located on Native American owned land in Winterhaven, California, began its wastewater treatment operations in January 2009. Early into the project development, it was decided that the Aqua-Aerobic® MBR membrane bioreactor system was the optimum solution due to its small footprint, high-quality effluent and low energy consumption.

UTILITY MANAGEMENT

Beyond The SCADA Alarm: Building A Predictive Framework For Water Quality Operations

Transitioning from reactive SCADA alarms to predictive water quality frameworks improves operational resilience. By unifying data and automating reporting, utilities can identify emerging risks early, ensuring continuous compliance and more efficient resource management across complex treatment processes.

Tips On Integrating Packaged Equipment Into Plant SCADA Systems

Integrating controls from an equipment supplier successfully within a Plant SCADA or DCS system requires communication on multiple levels. These levels include process of design, mechanical fit up and installation, as well as the coordination to get the equipment to work in concert with the plant’s other control systems.

Water Loss Control For Utilities

Water utilities across the United States have made great strides in controlling water loss within their water distribution systems. However, more can be done to account for every last drop of water.

A Proactive Approach To Service Line Inventory

In this case study, learn how Silver Creek Water Corporation successfully created a lead service line inventory with the help of 120Water. They have only 7 unknown service lines left out of 7,000 and plan to eliminate them through a resident survey.

INDUSTRY NEWS

Study Finds Hidden Link Between Algal Blooms And Microplastics

A research team has now shown for the first time that algal bloom conditions can make discarded plastics more prone to breaking apart, potentially accelerating the formation of microplastics.

Study Finds Widespread Lithium In Drinking Water Across The Western U.S.

Researchers Develop Technology To Clean Salty Wastewater While Recovering Valuable Metals

Satellite Mapping Reveals Global Inequities In Lake Water Quality

AMWA Submits Comments On EPA's Proposed NEPA Implementation Regulations

TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE

Ion Exchange Systems

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WRT - Water Remediation Technology

23-Bag Filtration System, 12 in. Carbon Steel

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United Rentals

FlowIQ 2100 & 3101 Series Encoded Meters

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Kamstrup

AERprocess

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Aerzen

Omnigrad M TR12

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Endress+Hauser, Inc.

Ultrapen™ PT6 Nitrate & Temperature Pen

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Myron L Company

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