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Ozone and UV-AOP each offer powerful contaminant removal for drinking water, wastewater, and reuse applications. Their unique strengths — and potential synergy — help utilities meet diverse treatment goals efficiently.

In two bench-scale tests, a new technology effectively removed up to 99% of chlorides and 97% of total dissolved solids in a single pass. This solution offers a commercially viable alternative to traditional treatment methods.

The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) provides drinking water to more than 200,000 residents in the Wilmington, NC, area. In 2017, the community learned that per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) were contaminating CFPUA’s drinking water source.

A Minnesota suburb used non-invasive acoustic technology to assess an aging water main before a 20-year road-construction moratorium. This critical data allowed them to confidently prioritize pipe renewals and better manage their infrastructure budget.

Hillsborough County’s $100 million South County Potable Water Project, supported by AMERICAN, boosts water reliability and pressure through 10.7 miles of mains, using innovative design-build collaboration.

In the remote Arctic village of Utqiaġvik, Alaska — where extreme winters and frozen terrain make traditional water system maintenance nearly impossible — the Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) faced a critical threat: a persistent underground leak draining over 10,000 gallons of water per day.

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

For years, conventional activated sludge (CAS) has been the default in wastewater treatment. But the industry is changing.

Harboes Bryggeri A/S was facing challenges with the performance of its wastewater treatment plant, due to the highly variable chemical oxygen demand (COD) load in the inlet.

In Part 4 of the Get Pumped Up series, the focus shifts from planning to performance — with a clear message: pump inefficiencies aren’t always due to failure, but to how (and where) pumps are operating.

In the world of water utilities, two crucial systems often operate in parallel: SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) and AMI (advanced metering infrastructure). While both play vital roles in managing water networks, their separation can create challenges for utilities striving for efficiency and reduced water loss.

What began as a mandate to reduce water loss has grown into a model of smart water management for the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians (EBCI). Since deploying Kamstrup’s ultrasonic meters in 2016, the utility has transitioned from crisis response to innovation leadership — proving that even the most rugged terrain can support advanced metering infrastructure (AMI).