| Editorial From The Latest Water Innovations: |
![2020 Vision For Water: Better Days Ahead]() |
| 2020 Vision For Water: Better Days Ahead |
| By Kevin Westerling |
| The past year was another trying one for the water industry. With the long tail of the Flint lead crisis carrying into 2019 (and 2020, with Lead and Copper Rule revisions still pending), even more contamination headlines were made with the discovery of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) — dubbed “forever chemicals” — in various hotspots across the nation. It even spawned a big-budget movie at year’s end. But 2020, I trust, will be different. |
![Sidestream Enhanced Biological Phosphorus Removal Made Easier]() |
| Sidestream Enhanced Biological Phosphorus Removal Made Easier |
| By Leon Downing, James Barnard, And Patrick Dunlap |
| Some excellent progress has been made in recent years on sidestream enhanced biologic phosphorus removal, but a current project promises to advance the practice even further. |
![The Future Of Collection Systems]() |
| The Future Of Collection Systems |
| By Ron Toten |
| As real-time monitoring continues to infiltrate the water industry, it’s time to apply such instrumentation to detect the other type of infiltration — along with inflow, snow and ice melt, etc. |
![Serious Games: Transforming Customer Engagement And Professional Training In The Water Sector]() |
| Serious Games: Transforming Customer Engagement And Professional Training In The Water Sector |
| By Mehdi Khoury |
| If you thought gaming was just for kids and couch potatoes, serious gaming may change your perspective — and how you manage your utility |
![Microalgae: A Natural Answer To Purifying Wastewater]() |
| Microalgae: A Natural Answer To Purifying Wastewater |
| By Dr. Rachel Whitton |
| Algae is a major problem for many wastewater treatment plants and water managers. It may also be a solution. |
![Progressive WTP Positions Growing Colorado City For The Future]() |
| Progressive WTP Positions Growing Colorado City For The Future |
| By Jason Schaefer |
| Facing source water issues that demanded a new water treatment plant (WTP), the City of Thornton turned to progressive design-build to deliver a modern, flexible fix. |
![Waste Not, Want Not: Turning Wastewater Into An Asset]() |
| Waste Not, Want Not: Turning Wastewater Into An Asset |
| By Bryan Webb |
| Every water project is different, but each one also provides lessons for others, such as this profile of a Southern California reuse project where conveyance needed to be routed around a protected environment. |
![Sustainability Trends In The Water Industry: A Focus On Microplastics In Wastewater Treatment]() |
| Sustainability Trends In The Water Industry: A Focus On Microplastics In Wastewater Treatment |
| By Chase Drossos And Nathalie Gilet |
| Plastic has had tremendous impact on society in ways both large and small, such as with microplastics — tiny substances creating a huge problem. |
![Corporate Water Stewardship: How To Streamline Water Management Practices]() |
| Corporate Water Stewardship: How To Streamline Water Management Practices |
| By Varun Gowda |
| Saving water saves money, but it’s also important for people and the planet. Here are five steps commercial businesses should take to improve sustainability. |
![Quantitative Analysis Of Onsite Wastewater Treatment System Environmental Impact]() |
| Quantitative Analysis Of Onsite Wastewater Treatment System Environmental Impact |
| By Jonathan Kaiser |
| Environmental protection is at the heart of wastewater treatment, but the treatment system itself has a footprint. Here, a comparative analysis of the resource consumption of conventional and recycled thermoplastic systems is provided. |
![A Comprehensive Approach: Flood Protection And Improved Water Quality For Denver Communities]() |
| A Comprehensive Approach: Flood Protection And Improved Water Quality For Denver Communities |
| By Ryan Crum |
| When confronted with resiliency issues, Denver took a multifaceted approach that showcases the city’s vision along with its technical know-how. |
