Newsletter | May 2, 2025

05.02.25 -- Tracking Snowmelt To Improve Water Management

IN THIS ISSUE:

Wastewater Treatment

Utility Management

Source & Drinking Water Treatment

Industry News

Distribution & Collection Systems

Technology Showcase

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WASTEWATER TREATMENT

Reducing H2S And FOG At The Discharge Of A Force Main

County Operations staff investigated the wastewater collection system that serves a Virginia neighborhood and found that odor was proliferating throughout the neighborhood. Corrosion of the sewer manholes was clearly evident.

Revolutionizing Wastewater Management In Four Cities Through Water Mixing

Historically, lift station operators have turned to chemical treatments as the primary means of managing grease buildup. However, these methods carry inherent drawbacks. 

Biological Nutrient Removal With Advanced Primary Treatment

Learn how advanced primary treatment can increase settled solids without the use of chemical additions, reducing capital and operating costs and ensuring more consistent effluent.

The Savings Are Blowin' In At Port Washington Wastewater Treatment Plant

The municipal wastewater treatment plant in Port Washington, Wisconsin, is located on the picturesque shore of Lake Michigan, so it’s essential that their plant performs as designed.

UTILITY MANAGEMENT

Using AI To Reduce Water Loss And Enhance Pipe Reliability

Water utilities across the U.S. face a growing infrastructure challenge. The average failure age for a water pipe is 53 years, and 33% of the water mains in the U.S. are over 50 years old. Water utilities find it challenging to identify which pipes are at risk of failure, because they lack the data needed for making informed decisions on pipe replacement

Making The Most Of Data In A Digitalized World

Water treatment plant (WTP) and wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) operators are increasingly supporting better decision-making by leveraging digitalization capabilities available through instrumentation and plant management systems.

How AI Can Help During Early-Stage Cost Estimation And Project Phasing

As a former utility engineering project manager, I understand the difficulty in planning large projects that span multiple years in the context of a capital budget. 

FAQs: What Is A Digital Water Platform, And How Will It Shape The Future?

Here are a few most frequently asked questions about digital water platforms — what they are, how they benefit utilities, and how they will shape the future of the water industry.

SOURCE & DRINKING WATER TREATMENT

Managing Storm And Surface Water With ForeSITE UL Monitoring System

As flooding increases along coastal and river-adjacent communities, the need for low-cost, reliable monitoring and warning systems has become a critical factor for managing these issues in real time, without requiring major infrastructure overhauls.

How To Use Water Quality Monitoring To Increase Operational Efficiency

When properly utilized, water quality monitoring can reduce costs, aid in resource allocation, and ensure consistent regulatory compliance in a number of ways.

How To Prevent Reintroduction Of PFAS Into The Environment

Cartridge-based PFAS removal systems mitigate the risk of operator exposure, cross contamination, as well as the re-introduction of PFAS into the environment during or after disposal.

RO Membrane Protection For A Desalination Plant In Mejillones, Chile

Read about a seawater desalination plant that presented with several performance issues and chose the HOD UV system to control biofouling on the RO membranes.

DISTRIBUTION & COLLECTION SYSTEMS

Wipe Out Pump Clogs With The Duperon Dual Auger System

The Dual Auger System protects pumps and downstream equipment by extracting flushable wipes and other problematic material from raw sewage without grinding.

Secure And Simple: The Future Of Pipe Repair With RazorLock

Innovations in seal-and-restrain technologies integrate both sealing and restraining functions into a single product, making them more efficient and easier to install.

Revolutionizing Water Loss Management With Actionable ERP

Water utilities aiming to reduce their non-revenue water (NRW) rates must first identify the type of water loss they’re facing — whether apparent or real — before allocating resources, fixing issues, and following up to ensure resolution.

Thrust Resistant Design Of Dead Ends, Valves, Reducers, And Encroaching Restrained Lengths

This bulletin describes the restrained length calculations for dead ends, valves, reducers, and sleeves with a discussion of several situations where economics and other factors may favor an alternate restraint method. 

INDUSTRY NEWS

NASA Tracks Snowmelt To Improve Water Management

As part of a science mission tracking one of Earth’s most precious resources — water — NASA’s C-20A aircraft conducted a series of seven research flights in March that can help researchers track the process and timeline as snow melts and transforms into a freshwater resource.

Major Dust-Up For Water In The Colorado River

EPA Announces $49M In Technical Assistance To Help Rural, Small, And Tribal Communities Address Wastewater Challenges

KROHNE To Feature Range Of Innovative Level And Process Measurement Technologies At Powder & Bulk Solids Expo 2025

Avoiding Common Pitfalls: What To Look For In A High-Performance Filter Press For Wastewater Treatment

TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE

Solids Handling Pump

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Ironclad Environmental Solutions

AquaKnight Water Treatment Equipment

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Calgon Carbon Corporation

Tri-Corr Touch Pro

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Fluid Conservation Systems Inc.

PWS Portal

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120Water

SORBIX L Series

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ECT2

Hach Water Specialties Propeller Meters

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McCrometer, Inc.

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