Newsletter | April 24, 2025

04.24.25 -- The Data-Driven Imperative For Water Utilities; Wildfires Threaten Water Safety

IN THIS ISSUE:

Radium Removal For A Large Treatment System

Is Trouble-Free Pumping Really Possible?

The Importance Of Ultrafiltration/Microfiltration Membrane Systems

Superior Solids Handling AMS Hydraulics Solve Clogging Crisis at Critical Station

SBR System Boosts Capacity, Reliability Without Building A New Facility

The Risks Of Rushing A PFAS Solution (And How To Avoid Them)

Replaced Screen Brings WWTP From The Stone Age To The Modern Age

Filter Technology Saves Colorado Plant 50,000 GPD

Thrust Restraint Design Of Vertical Offsets And Tees

Modernizing U.S. Water Utilities: A Data-Driven Imperative

Reclaim Your Space: Benefits Of Complete Chemical Metering Systems And Skids

Researchers Warn Of A Threat To Water Safety From Wildfires

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FEATURED ARTICLES

Is Trouble-Free Pumping Really Possible?

Clogged pumps can lead to downtime, expensive call-outs, and more. That’s why Flygt, a Xylem brand, introduced Concertor, a smart pump designed to tackle all these challenges and more.

Superior Solids Handling AMS Hydraulics Solve Clogging Crisis at Critical Station

Emmons Metro asked HOMA to provide a solution to a critical station at a facility that handles wastewater from produce and associated packaging for a large supermarket chain in the Northeast.

Replaced Screen Brings WWTP From The Stone Age To The Modern Age

Havre WWTP was in search of a replacement solution that would improve their screening process. The old system often became plugged with rags. The City learned quickly to depend on Huber’s RakeMax technology to help it overcome its challenges.

The Importance Of Ultrafiltration/Microfiltration Membrane Systems In Reclaiming Industrial Wastewater

Increasing water scarcity, which results in higher water costs, is pushing manufacturers to reclaim and reuse their wastewater. 

SBR System Boosts Capacity, Reliability Without Building A New Facility

Jefferson City, Missouri utilized a Sanitaire SBR System to meet current needs and allow for peak flow rates.

The Risks Of Rushing A PFAS Solution (And How To Avoid Them)

Renting a temporary PFAS treatment package gives water treatment plants time to evaluate longer-term options while still meeting the current regulations.

Radium Removal For A Large Treatment System

The City of San Angelo, TX, selected WRT’s Z-88 Radium Removal treatment system for reducing high levels of radium in their wells. The city’s Phase I treatment plan was fulfilled with the installation of the first Z-88 Radium Removal treatment system. This large treatment facility has been reducing the levels of radium below the maximum contaminant level (MCL) since its inception.

Filter Technology Saves Colorado Plant 50,000 GPD

Combined with the installation of the new filter media and wash troughs, this particular type of underdrain and media retainer brought the water treatment plant’s operations up to speed.

Thrust Restraint Design Of Vertical Offsets And Tees

There are numerous fitting combinations and configurations that are used in the everyday construction of pressurized water lines. This report describes vertical offsets, tees, and using joint restraint products to simplify their installation. The use of joint restraint products virtually eliminates thrust blocks and tie rods.

Reclaim Your Space: Benefits Of Complete Chemical Metering Systems And Skids

With a pre-fabricated skid, utilities and industrial businesses can minimize downtime, reduce costs, and eliminate the challenges associated with piecemeal assembly.

INDUSTRY NEWS

Researchers Warn Of A Threat To Water Safety From Wildfires

The consequences of wildfires in or near urban areas go beyond the damage to buildings and ecosystems, to the threat of contamination of drinking water according to water quality and treatment experts.

WateReuse Association Applauds Introduction Of Industrial Water Reuse Tax Credit Bill

San Francisco's Treasure Island Water Resource Recovery Facility Earns Envision Platinum Award From The Institute For Sustainable Infrastructure

PERC Water Awarded Arizona Water Association's 2025 Project Of The Year

ResinTech Announces Industry-First Resin-Based PFAS Reduction System For Residential Water Treatment Passes Performance Requirements

TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

Water Treatment Cartridge Systems Product Line Brochure

All Applied Cartridge Systems freestanding models and multi-vessel skids are NSF 61/ANSI/CAN 61-certified for potable drinking water. Each water treatment cartridge system comes complete with stainless steel housings, prefilters, and choice of cartridges, all NSF 61-certified together as a package, for quicker, easier regulator approval.

Video: Cut Water Loss, Boost Revenue With AI-Powered Technology

WEAD by LeakZon is a cutting-edge AI platform that drastically reduces the water loss rate by analyzing your network’s data and providing meaningful insights on your water network (also known as Community Water Network – CWS).

Concept-To-Commission: Integrated Solutions For Emerging Contaminants

In this episode of Water Talk, Dr. Mirka Wilderer from AqueoUS Vets highlights the company's innovative approach to addressing water quality challenges and emerging contaminants.

SWAN CORNER

Modernizing U.S. Water Utilities: A Data-Driven Imperative

Aging infrastructure, escalating operational costs, and the persistence of data silos are placing immense pressure on the water utility sector. To navigate this complex landscape and ensure the continued delivery of safe and reliable water services, a fundamental shift towards proactive, data-driven approaches is not just beneficial but essential.

FEATURED GUEST COLUMN

Rural Water Treatment Plant Reduces TTHMs And HAA5 With Ion Exchange

Both rural and urban water systems experience dissolved organic carbon (DOC) — a precursor to halogenated organic compounds like total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) and haloacetic acids (HAA5) — in source water. However, rural systems often struggle to find treatment options suited for smaller scale operations and budgets.

PRODUCT FOCUS

Quickview airHD - IDEX Intelligent Water

Pentair Fairbanks Nijhuis 5430M&W And 2430M&W Series Submersible Solids Handling Pumps - Pentair

Sigma Air Manager Series - Kaeser Compressors, Inc.

2000PV MEGALUG Mechanical Joint Restraint - EBAA Iron

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