Newsletter | April 15, 2025

04.15.25 -- The Rising Demand For Clean Water; New Water Filter Removes Stubborn PFAS

IN THIS ISSUE:

SL-RAT At Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority

The Evolution And Impact Of PFAS Regulations

Charting Your Course To BABA Compliance

Fresenius Kabi Relies On Analyzer From Swan

A Model Integration Of State-Of-The-Art Technologies

Drinking Water Treatment Plant (DWTP) Filtration System For Arsenic Removal

How To Cost-Effectively Remove Oil Contaminants From Industrial Wastewater

Bringing Wastewater Lagoons Back Into Compliance With Sludge Activating Aerators

Sulzer Submersible Aerator Mixer Improves Wastewater Treatment In A Cardboard Mill

New Water Filter Removes Stubborn 'Forever Chemicals'

How Fine Screens Simplify The New Waste Discharge Requirements

The Rising Demand For Clean Water: Market Trends And Projections

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FEATURED ARTICLES

The Evolution And Impact Of PFAS Regulations

In this article, Transcend will break down the evolution and impact of PFAS regulations over the years while suggesting innovative technology to assist the affected industries.

Fresenius Kabi Relies On Analyzer From Swan

A global healthcare company specializing in lifesaving medicines and technologies was looking for online TOC measurement for its production site. Discover which analyzer the site chose and why.

A Model Integration Of State-Of-The-Art Technologies That Satisfied Both Initial And Long-Term Considerations

The surrounding areas of Rock Creek Public Sewer District of Jefferson County, Missouri experienced substantial development in recent years overloading existing privately owned wastewater plant capacities.

How To Cost-Effectively Remove Oil Contaminants From Industrial Wastewater

Read how advancements in material development have led to microfiltration (MF) and ultrafiltration (UF) membranes that can handle oil-contaminated wastewater without excess fouling.

SL-RAT At Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority

Little Rock looked to enhance their sophisticated cleaning program and reduce sanitary sewer overflow count by implementing new technologies.

Drinking Water Treatment Plant (DWTP) Filtration System For Arsenic Removal

The existing water treatment at the Toquepala Mine in Peru included only chemical disinfection to provide the local population with water only for non-potable purposes. An alternative solution was essential. 

Charting Your Course To BABA Compliance

Xylem and Flygt are here to help you navigate the Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act with confidence.

Bringing Wastewater Lagoons Back Into Compliance With Sludge Activating Aerators

Lagoons have been an accepted method of wastewater treatment for many years. However, after they are in use for an extended time period, they are often plagued with problems, including odors, sludge buildup, and poor effluent quality. 

Sulzer Submersible Aerator Mixer Improves Wastewater Treatment In A Cardboard Mill

With the increase of a WWTP's capacity, the oxygenation of its basins had become insufficient. Learn about the upgrade of its aeration performance of the existing installation with minimal capital expenditure. 

How Fine Screens Simplify The New Waste Discharge Requirements

How are fine screen solutions aiding winemakers in their efforts to meet California State Water Resources Control Board mandates for enhanced monitoring and treatment of winery process water.

INDUSTRY NEWS

New Water Filter Removes Stubborn 'Forever Chemicals'

Traditional water filters struggle to remove smaller PFAS molecules, but a new filter changes that. Researchers have developed a groundbreaking water filtration membrane that effectively removes small PFAS molecules, overcoming a significant challenge faced by conventional water filters.

Key California Assembly Committee Advances Bill To Limit 'Forever Chemicals' In Drinking Water

Researchers Coin 'Thirstwaves' As New Term For Prolonged Periods Of Atmospheric Thirst

Veolia And Tampa Bay Water Bring Major Expansion To Regional Water Supply

Cancer-Causing Chemicals In Drinking Water Put 122M Americans At Risk

TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

The Water Online Show: Reliant Water Technologies

Travis Kennedy welcomes president of Reliant Water Technologies, Jim Dartez, as his guest in this episode of The Water Online Show.

Deltabar S PMD70/75, FMD76/77/78 Datasheet

Differential pressure transmitter with ceramic and silicon sensors. Overload-resistant and function-monitored.

Aqueous Electrostatic Concentrator Brochure

The Aqueous Electrostatic Concentrator (AEC) is a patented treatment system capable of removing over 99% of PFAS from aqueous solutions in a single pass with low contact time. The system’s unique design handles groundwater, surface water, or wastewater from influent sources or operates as a mobile pump-and-treat groundwater remediation process.

FEATURED GUEST COLUMNS

The Rising Demand For Clean Water: Market Trends And Projections

The COVID-19 pandemic served as a catalyst for growth in the global water market, prompting consumers to prioritize clean and safe drinking water and leading to increased demand and subsequent market expansion. This trend is expected to continue even in the post-pandemic era, as consumers remain conscious of the importance of high-quality water.

New Research Could Extend Membrane Life And Lower Desalination Costs

Membrane desalination is a critical technology in addressing global water scarcity and promoting a circular water economy. However, the high costs associated with desalination often hinder widespread adoption. Scaling and fouling of membranes can significantly increase costs and reduce process efficiency. 

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DigitalFlow DF868 Liquid Ultrasonic Flowmeter - Panametrics, a Baker Hughes business

Vehicle Gateway Base Station (VGB) - Sensus, a Xylem brand

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