Newsletter | February 9, 2026

02.09.26 -- Tap Water Beats Bottled Water In Nanoplastics Study

IN THIS ISSUE:

Source & Drinking Water Treatment

Distribution & Collection Systems

Wastewater Treatment

Utility Management

SOURCE & DRINKING WATER TREATMENT

PFAS Filtration: Designing For Smaller OPEX And Footprint

Keys to bring down the cost of PFAS treatment for operations with limited resources — or any operation using media filtration.

 

What You Need To Know About Peracetic Acid (PAA) For Water Treatment

Peracetic acid (PAA) is begging to supplement or replace chlorine in some water and wastewater treatment applications, particularly where disinfection byproducts (DBPs) are a challenge.

How To Conduct Water Quality Analysis For Ozone Disinfection

Because ozone is relied on so heavily to oxidize a wide variety of potential wastewater contaminants, water quality analysis during the disinfection process is paramount. Once the ozone process itself is understood, its water quality ramifications and the quality parameters that offer insight into its efficacy can be analyzed and taken into account.

Chlorine vs. Chloramine: A Tale Of Two Chemistries

Here are some insights that can help water treatment plant (WTP) operators deal with their internal concerns about DBPs and residual chlorine or ammonia levels, as well as their external concerns about customer perceptions of water quality.

DISTRIBUTION & COLLECTION SYSTEMS

Enhancing Leak Detection With Remote Pressure Monitoring

Remote pressure monitoring is increasingly being implemented by progressive water utilities, both large and small, to get better visibility into their distribution systems. This results in lower operating costs and reduced stress on their aging pipe networks.

 

How To Get The Most Out Of Your Drum Screen

Duperon’s drum screen utilizes a blend of features that address major operator pain points, including wear-resistant parts and an easy-to-clean design.

How The Industry Can Take On Wipes In The Waste Stream – And Win: Part 2

This is the second installment of a three-part series examining wipes in the waste stream. The first installment looked specifically at the growth of disposable wipes usage within the last decade. Now we’ll look at the public outreach campaigns and some of the ways pump manufacturers are adjusting their technology to try to reduce or prevent wipes-related clogging.   

U.S. Pipe Supplies Nearly 24 miles Of Pipe To Support Clean Water Efforts In Waukesha, WI

U.S. Pipe supplies 34 miles of 30-inch ductile iron pipe for Waukesha’s Lake Michigan water project, delivering reliable, high-pressure infrastructure for generations of residents.

WASTEWATER TREATMENT

Taste and Odor Treatment with UV-Oxidation – Mississauga, Ontario

To meet the projected population increase from 1,160,000 people currently to an estimated 1,571,000 people in 2031, the Region of Peel decided to upgrade and expand its water treatment plant.

 

Advances In UV Disinfection For Wastewater Tertiary Treatment In Open Channels

Meeting modern water reuse goals requires moving past legacy disinfection. Advances in UV technology now provide chemical-free, reliable pathogen inactivation for even high-flow, open-channel tertiary treatment.

The Real Cost Of Wastewater Treatment: MBR Reshapes The Equation

For years, conventional activated sludge (CAS) has been the default in wastewater treatment. But the industry is changing.

Evaluating Bulk Hypochlorite Versus Hypochlorite Generated On Site

Chlorine gas is the historical disinfection choice for municipal potable water and wastewater systems due to its low cost and ease of maintenance. However, the hazardous status of chlorine gas and its potential as a terrorist target are driving many facilities to consider alternative disinfection methods. 

UTILITY MANAGEMENT

Laying The Digital Foundation For Advanced Analytics In Wastewater Facilities

Advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI are increasingly common topics in wastewater management. Plant managers hear about predictive maintenance, automated optimization, and forecasting tools that can alert operators before a process upset occurs. Some facilities are already testing these ideas, while others want to but feel held back because their data isn’t ready.

 

KETOS PRISM: Geographic And Demographic Analysis Of PFAS Data

KETOS PRISM is an environmental intelligence tool that sources, aggregates, and analyzes publicly available environmental data from various sources, including the EPA, USGS, NOAA, and NASA.

Ultrasonic Flow Meter And Solar GSM Datalogger Deliver Continuous Monitoring And Compliance For Hydroelectric Plant In Türkiye

A hydroelectric power plant in Türkiye needed to establish a system for real-time monitoring of water consumption and turbine performance to enhance its operational efficiency. Crucially, the State Water Authority also required continuous, 24/7 remote access to water usage data for supervisory and regulatory compliance.

Blending Tradition And Technology For A Water-Resilient Future

Discover how a desert utility is evolving its operations to safeguard Tucson’s water supply for generations to come.

INDUSTRY NEWS

 

Tap Water Beats Bottled Water In Nanoplastics Study

Scientists studying levels of micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) in drinking water have made a surprising recommendation: choose tap water over bottled water.

AMWA Testifies Before Congress On Pressing Water System Cybersecurity Issues

Georgia Tech Researchers Commercialize New Technology For Faster Water And Environmental Monitoring

California American Water Invests Nearly $5M In Sacramento Community Water Supply With New Contempo Well Installation

Technosylva And Pano AI To Deliver Unified Predictive + Real-Time Wildfire Intelligence For Utilities And Fire Agencies

TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE

OX Series

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Jacobi Carbons Inc.

 

 

E-Series Ultrasonic Plus Meter

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Badger Meter

 

Integrated Blower Packages

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Kaeser Compressors, Inc.

 

 

BlueLinQ Pro Controller

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Sulzer Pumps Solutions Inc.

 

 

ReliaSource Auto-Start Lift Stations

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Gorman-Rupp Pumps

 

RadarSens – Radar Level Sensor

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Fluid Conservation Systems Inc.

 

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