Newsletter | December 11, 2025

12.11.25 -- U.S. Must Rush To Finish Lead-Pipe Cleanup; New Possibilities For Water Disinfection

IN THIS ISSUE:

Pre-Rinsed Vessel Swaps And Packaged Skids Simplify PFAS Treatment For Small Well Sites

Constant vs. Proportional Diffusivity In RSSCT: Choosing The Right Model

How To Optimize Flow Measurement For Process Efficiency

How GenAI Is Supercharging Digital Transformation For Rural Water Utilities

Empowering Smarter Decisions With Pipeline Data

Preserving Pressure, Protecting Service: Upgrading Hydrant Infrastructure In Kent County

The Future Of Water Quality Monitoring

Game-Changing Technology For PFAS Reduction

Smart Infrastructure And IoT Integration In The Global Water Industry

Breakthrough Catalyst Insight May Unlock New Possibilities For Safer Water Disinfection

2nd-Generation ATAD Provides Superior Treatment

The Final Mile: The U.S. Simply Must Rush To Finish Its Critical Lead-Pipe Cleanup

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FEATURED ARTICLES

Constant vs. Proportional Diffusivity In RSSCT: Choosing The Right Model For GAC Performance Testing

One often overlooked yet critical assumption in RSSCT modeling is the choice between constant diffusivity and proportional diffusivity. Though both approaches are valid, selecting the right model can significantly impact how well bench-scale results translate to full-scale systems.

How GenAI Is Supercharging Digital Transformation For Rural Water Utilities Across The United States

From streamlining data workflows to preserving decades of field knowledge, utilities of all sizes are demonstrating that GenAI isn’t just a technology trend — it’s a workforce enabler.

Pre-Rinsed Vessel Swaps And Packaged Skids Simplify PFAS Treatment For Small Well Sites

Small well sites face unique challenges in meeting new PFAS standards. Solutions emphasize simplicity and speed, with pre-rinsed vessel swaps and modular, packaged systems reducing downtime and complexity for resource-limited utilities.

How To Optimize Flow Measurement For Process Efficiency

Busy municipal water engineers will find that the new Water and Wastewater Treatment Guide from Fluid Components International explains how to optimize flow measurement in 20 different municipal applications.

Empowering Smarter Decisions With Pipeline Data

Through case studies and technical insights, this paper demonstrates how utilities can use inspection tools, valve assessments, structural modeling, and predictive analytics to make informed decisions.

Preserving Pressure, Protecting Service: Upgrading Hydrant Infrastructure In Kent County

When Kent County Water Authority faced the urgent replacement of a 94-year-old hydrant tied to a 1931 cast iron main, they were determined to maintain fire protection and avoid customer disruption.

2nd-Generation ATAD Provides Superior Treatment

In a bold move to modernize its wastewater treatment, Bowling Green, Ohio, installed the state’s first second-generation Autothermal Thermophilic Aerobic Digestion (ATAD) system — ThermAer — in 2004. The upgrade expanded the plant’s capacity from 6 to 10 MGD and replaced an inefficient, odor-prone coarse-bubble aeration system.

Game-Changing Technology For PFAS Reduction

Because the carbon-fluorine bond is one of the shortest and strongest chemical bonds, PFAS are a persistent problem once introduced into the environment. Activated carbon (AC) and ion exchange resin (IX) are two of the commonly used technologies to remove PFAS from groundwater and surface water. 

Smart Infrastructure And IoT Integration In The Global Water Industry

Smart water management systems provide real-time data and insights, allowing for more efficient water usage, improved conservation, and better disaster preparedness.

The Future Of Water Quality Monitoring

Real-time sensing is replacing traditional sampling to deliver essential water quality insights. Overcoming challenges like sensor biofouling and data management is the critical next step in ensuring future water resource protection.

INDUSTRY NEWS

Breakthrough Catalyst Insight May Unlock New Possibilities For Safer Water Disinfection

Researchers have made an important step toward providing hospitals and water treatment facilities with a safer, greener alternative to chlorine-based disinfection.

NASA Satellite Data Show Decrease In Colorado River Basin Aquifers

Bipartisan Bill To Lower Costs And Improve Clean Water Infrastructure For High-Need Communities

ABB Launches Ultra-Accurate Water Quality Analyzer And Advanced Multi-Input Transmitter

Western Growers Issues Statement In Response To U.S. Bureau Of Reclamation's Central Valley Project Update

TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE

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How Cyble5 And Temetra Help Reduce Water Loss

See how Severn Trent is working with Itron to cut down on water waste and guide consumers toward smarter decisions. Thanks to timely and precise data, customers have the insights they need to make the most effective choices for their projects.

Exploring Innovation And Leadership In Water Management

In this episode of the Water Online Show: On Location, Alex Buehler from Integrated Water Services (IWS) sheds light on the company's groundbreaking contributions to the water industry.

LAGOON MASTER Sludge Activating Aerator Brochure

The Reliant Lagoon Master Water-Moving Aeration System (formerly Model WQA) is not just an aerator, but it is a water-mover with the ability to deliver large amounts of dissolved oxygen (DO) using a minimum of energy. 

FEATURED GUEST COLUMNS

The Final Mile: The U.S. Simply Must Rush To Finish Its Critical Lead-Pipe Cleanup

There has been an abundance of funding available to address the estimated 9.2 million lead service lines currently deliver drinking water to homes, businesses, schools, and unsuspecting citizens throughout the United States. So it is disheartening to realize that millions of lead water lines are still delivering water to citizens.

Metering as a Service Improves Jackson, MS, Water Infrastructure

The city of Jackson faced a water crisis that went beyond the tap. What began as an ambitious plan to modernize its water metering infrastructure in 2014 became a logistical and financial nightmare, costing the city millions in lost revenue and declining public trust. Metering as a Service (MaaS) offered the city an alternative option.

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Submersible Sewage Pump Type ABS XFP - Sulzer Pumps Solutions Inc.

Dewatering Roll Off Box, 25 cubic yds - United Rentals

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