Newsletter | October 5, 2026

10.05.26 -- The True Cost Of Non-Revenue Water: Why Every Utility Should Measure Water Loss

IN THIS ISSUE:

Source & Drinking Water Treatment

Distribution & Collection Systems

Wastewater Treatment

Utility Management

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Webinar: Polymer 101- The Science of Water and Wastewater Treatment Polymer Activation

How can water and wastewater treatment professionals maximize polymer performance? This Cleanwater1 webinar explores polymer chemistry, activation, mixing energy, and equipment options that influence treatment effectiveness and reliability. Discover practical strategies for optimizing polymer use through real-world applications, case studies, and independent research on activation approaches. Gain insights that can help improve treatment efficiency and plant performance. Click here to learn more.

SOURCE & DRINKING WATER TREATMENT

The True Cost Of Non-Revenue Water: Why Every Utility Should Measure Water Loss

Treating water requires significant energy and labor, but unmonitored infrastructure leaks and inaccurate customer meters quietly drain operational budgets. Identifying hidden losses and auditing system measurement protects revenue and optimizes long-term distribution performance.

 

A Playbook For Reliable Reverse Osmosis Operations

The best reverse osmosis (RO) programs are guided by a defined set of operating principles that provides operators with clear performance standards and a consistent framework for decisions.

UV, Ozone, Or Chlorine: Which Solution Is Best For Your Treatment Plant?

No single disinfection method does it all. Utilities are combining chlorine, UV, and ozone to build more effective, flexible treatment strategies for today’s water challenges.

Filtration That Works: Proven Solutions For Clean, Reliable Water

This article explores various real-world applications of Harmsco’s filtration solutions, highlighting how tailored filtration systems improve water quality, reduce maintenance costs, and enhance operational performance across industries.

DISTRIBUTION & COLLECTION SYSTEMS

Lafourche Parish Louisiana Sheriff's Department Work Release Program

A number of years ago the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Department, State of Louisiana, instituted a new program to assist prisoners nearing release to transition back into society. 

 

Affordable Headworks Screening Solutions For Low-Flow Applications

Small WWTPs can handle inconsistent flows more efficiently using adaptive low-flow screening and compaction technologies that stabilize water levels, reduce wear, prevent blinding, and shrink debris volume and weight.

Renting Or Buying Aeration Equipment: A Decision Framework

Project duration, available capital, and operational risk can help wastewater facilities determine whether renting or purchasing an aeration blower is the better fit.

Innovative Uses Of Pile Cloth Media Filtration: Strengthening Primary And Wet Weather Treatment Resilience

Pile cloth media filtration is expanding beyond tertiary treatment, helping utilities manage primary treatment and wet weather flows while reducing energy, space, and capital needs.

WASTEWATER TREATMENT

That Color Isn't Right – What Went Wrong?

Chemical interferences during water testing can hide critical corrosion issues and fuel bacterial growth. Understanding colorimetric chemistry helps operators accurately identify testing anomalies, correct pH conditions, and protect cooling systems from bio-fouling.

 

A Commonsense Approach To Breaking The PFAS Cycle In Our World

Managing global contamination requires balancing modern industrial dependence with environmental health. Targeted wastewater regulations, restricted use for non-essential applications, and sustainable remediation frameworks offer a pragmatic path forward without sacrificing vital technological advancements.

When Granular Activated Carbon Isn't Enough: Optimize Performance With A Multi-Barrier Approach

Learn why GAC alone may fall short in PFAS treatment — and how utilities can future-proof performance with multi-barrier strategies that tackle short-chain compounds, regulatory shifts, and rising operational risks.

ATAD Provides Increased Capacity With No Odors

Faced with persistent odor complaints and limited space, Douglas County Sewer District #1 in East Wenatchee, Washington, turned to the ThermAer second-generation Autothermal Thermophilic Aerobic Digestion (ATAD) system to modernize its biosolids treatment.

UTILITY MANAGEMENT

Which Leak Detection Method Is Best For A Large City Water System?

A layered leak detection strategy combining continuous acoustic monitoring with precision confirmation tools offers scalable network visibility. This proactive approach reduces non-revenue water loss, cuts unnecessary field labor, and prevents minor leaks from becoming major failures.

 

The Case For Moving From Analog To Digital Controls

Smart pumps and digital communication protocols can help water utilities transition from legacy analog controls to more precise, scalable automation while preserving operational knowledge and capital investments.

How To Cut Aeration Energy Costs In Half

Integrated aeration systems combining efficient diffusers, advanced blowers, and intelligent controls can significantly reduce wastewater treatment energy consumption and operating costs.

Renewable Biogas From Wastewater Treatment: A Critical Pathway To Net Zero

Converting organic wastewater residuals into methane-rich biogas creates a circular energy system. Modernizing digester mixing, thermal management, and gas containment reduces grid dependency, lowers facility operating expenses, and advances net-zero decarbonization goals.

TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE

Oxysafe Components

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Swan Analytical USA

 

 

Ultrapen™ PT2 pH And Temperature Pen

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Myron L Company

 

Monster Metal

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JWC Environmental

 

 

1100 MEGALUG Mechanical Joint Restraint

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EBAA Iron

 

 

OPTIFLUX 1100 Electromagnetic Flowmeter

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KROHNE, Inc.

 

OpenFlows FLOOD

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Bentley Systems

 

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