Newsletter | June 6, 2024

06.06.24 -- The Case Against PFAS Polluters; New Discovery Could Aid 'Forever Chemical' Cleanup

IN THIS ISSUE:

Unlocking Seized Valves

Water/Wastewater Utility Saves $330K/Year

Simulating Sophisticated Pump Flows In A Closed System

Accurate Oxygen Monitoring In MEG Injection Solutions

Why You Should Upgrade Your CMMS/Asset Management System In 2024

Insta-Valve 250 Eliminates Widespread Service Outage During Pipe Replacement Project

Reducing Spills In Launceston, Tasmania

Does Grinding Create Microplastics?

Which Is The Better Choice For pH Adjustment In Aquatics Facilities, Liquid Acid Or CO2?

'Forever Chemical' Discovery Can Aid Drinking Water Cleanups

Evoqua's Orbal System For Biological Nutrient Removal

In The Flow: The Case Against PFAS Polluters (And How Water Suppliers Can Benefit)

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FEATURED ARTICLES

Helping The 8th Largest Water & Wastewater Utility In The U.S. Save $330K/Year

Discover how the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission revolutionized project efficiency with e-Builder's capital construction software, saving time and costs while streamlining processes.

Accurate Oxygen Monitoring In MEG Injection Solutions For Closed-Loop Gas Condensate Pipelines

Accurate monitoring of oxygen levels in Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) injection solutions is crucial for gas condensate pipelines in the oil and gas industry.

Unlocking Seized Valves

In the realm of water supply and wastewater management, the smooth operation of critical valves is essential for maintaining network efficiency and reliability. However, the challenge of seized water and wastewater valves often leads to disruptions, increased maintenance costs, and compromised service quality.

Consor Engineers: Simulating Sophisticated Pump Flows In A Closed System

To provide reliable water delivery for the industrial and irrigation customers in Ferndale, WA, the Public Utility District No. 1 of Whatcom County (PUD) tasked Consor Engineers with conducting hydraulic modeling simulations to assess its current industrial water system and select new high head service pumps for a proposed new water treatment plant. 

Why You Should Upgrade Your CMMS/Asset Management System In 2024

The article explores the advantages of upgrading utility asset management software, including improved functionality, user adoption, and cost savings.

Insta-Valve 250 Eliminates Widespread Service Outage During Pipe Replacement Project

Discover how Hydra-Stop's insertion valve provided targeted control for an AC pipe removal project without widespread service outages.

Reducing Spills In Launceston, Tasmania

Read about a predictive tool that improved understanding and operational intelligence of a complex combined sewage network.

Does Grinding Create Microplastics?

Some industry professionals have concluded eliminating the use of grinders will prevent microplastics from entering the water cycle. This thinking is wrong for a range of reasons.

Which Is The Better Choice For pH Adjustment In Aquatics Facilities, Liquid Acid Or CO2?

Aquatics systems managers are increasingly turning to carbon dioxide (CO2) dosing for pH control. CO2 has a number of benefits that make it an appealing alternative (or addition) for pH balancing.

Evoqua's Orbal System For Biological Nutrient Removal

Discover how a fast-growing community's new WWTP meets new tighter limits on ammonia, phosphorus, and nitrogen for future growth.

INDUSTRY NEWS

'Forever Chemical' Discovery Can Aid Drinking Water Cleanups

A discovery by UC Riverside scientists could assist water providers across the nation as they face new federal standards to limit “forever chemical” concentrations in drinking water.

Biden-Harris Administration Delivers $242M To Expand Western Water Storage And Conveyance And Ensure Clean, Reliable Drinking Water For Western Communities

Researchers Develop Reusable 'Sponge' For Soaking Up Marine Oil Spills – Even In Chilly Northern Waters

Black & Veatch Water Report: Data, Cybersecurity And Resiliency Planning Hold Promise For Water Industry Amid Aging Workforce, Climate Change

New York City's Water Network Seeks Next-Generation Tech To Catalyze Its Sustainable Future

USDA To Invest $50M In Projects That Restore Natural Functions And Values Of Wetlands

Water For Food Institute Hosting Global Conference In April 2025

TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

PFAS Testing Program Brochure

The PTP is a multi-phase approach to PFAS water treatment. It involves step-by-step testing, site evaluation, and process optimization to ensure that the treatment method selected is the best solution for each client’s PFAS removal requirements.

Tesco Power Solutions Brochure

Tesco Controls has been engineering, manufacturing, and integrating low-voltage (600V and below) power distribution equipment for the water/wastewater industries for over 40 years.

360waterPlus Course List

With 360waterPlus, you can get unlimited monthly or yearly access to O&M courseware for general water/wastewater equipment, safety information, basic water/wastewater certification, general courses, and collections. 

THE WATER ONLINE SHOW

In The Flow: The Case Against PFAS Polluters (And How Water Suppliers Can Benefit)

For this episode of The Water Online Show: In The Flow, Ken Sansone, senior partner at SL Environmental Law Group, joins hosts Travis Kennedy and Kevin Westerling to detail multi-district litigation efforts to hold PFAS polluters accountable and provide financial restitution to affected municipalities.

FEATURED GUEST COLUMN

Industrial Water Treatment Solutions In Texas To Combat Water Scarcity

Imagine a world where you could optimize a modular treatment system approach. No more one-size-fits-all solutions or sky-high costs. Texas industrial companies are diving into the world of modular water treatment, and they're not looking back.

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Aclara RF Network Sewer Monitoring Solution - HUBBELL INC.

Aqua-Aerobic MBR - Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc.

Self-Cleaning Trashrack - Duperon

Leopold Engineered Filter Media - Leopold -- A Xylem Brand

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