Newsletter | October 2, 2026

10.02.26 -- Water Failures In England And Wales Are A Warning For Canada And The U.S.

IN THIS ISSUE:

Source & Drinking Water Treatment

Distribution & Collection Systems

Wastewater Treatment

Industry News

Utility Management

Technology Showcase

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SOURCE & DRINKING WATER TREATMENT

Operational Resilience Through Temporary Water Reuse Solutions

Temporary water reuse systems help industrial plants avoid costly downtime by maintaining treatment capabilities during maintenance, failure, or testing — offering fast deployment, flexibility, and permanent-quality results.

 

AEC PFAS Removal System Reduces PFAS Contamination In New Jersey

This case study demonstrates the effectiveness of a new technology for removing PFAS from well water to below the EPA’s detection limits.

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.

Addressing PFAS Contamination In Cape Fear's Source Water

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

DISTRIBUTION & COLLECTION SYSTEMS

How To Design Stormwater Pump Stations For The Next 50 Years

Stormwater systems must evolve for extreme weather. Submersible pumps, compact designs, and digital modeling help build resilient infrastructure capable of handling future flood challenges.

 

Important Considerations For Pump Station Retrofits

Every pump retrofit installation faces different challenges. That is why looking beyond specified flow rates alone can pay dividends many times over in correcting historical problems and improving operational efficiency.

A Pumping Primer — Considerations For Prime-Assisted Wastewater Pump Stations

Prime-assisted wastewater pump stations that house all mechanical and electrical components above-grade are a safe and cost-saving alternative to traditional or chopper submersibles, addressing confined space restrictions and improving operating efficiency and reliability.

Why Reducing Non-Revenue Water Matters For Water Utilities

In today's challenging environment, water utilities face mounting pressure to operate more efficiently while maintaining high service levels and managing aging infrastructure. At the heart of these challenges lies a critical issue: non-revenue water (NRW). 

WASTEWATER TREATMENT

Metal-Plating Wastewater (MI) - DEXSORB Full-Scale

A metal plating service provider detected twelve PFAS at a total concentration of 36,704 ppt in the final process water at its Michigan facility. PFOS was detected at 840 ppt on average, in excess of the city PFOS discharge limit of 28 ppt.

 

Why Sherbrooke, Quebec Chose Pinnacle Zenith Ozone Generators To Boost Water Treatment Efficiency

Sherbrooke, Quebec upgraded its water treatment plant with Pinnacle’s Zenith ozone system, improving disinfection, reliability, energy efficiency, and operational savings while ensuring future scalability.

Amagua C.E.M. Designs Solar-Powered Water Treatment And Distribution

Amagua C.E.M., the public utility serving La Puntilla Parish in the Samborondón district of Ecuador, is committed to delivering high-quality drinking water and wastewater management services.

Solving America's Wastewater Woes

Like so much of America’s infrastructure, our wastewater infrastructure is aging and inadequate. Like our highways and bridges, our wastewater infrastructure needs improvement. How do we solve this problem?

UTILITY MANAGEMENT

Finding Your Team's Ideal AI Inspection Solution

The rippling effects of AI-powered defect coding alone are quickly changing the way municipalities approach sewer maintenance and asset management.

 

AI And The Water Sector

Much has been speculated already about how emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence can help out many sectors, including the water sector. It might seem like a far-fetched idea for some utilities, but others are already helping to forge this into reality.

Verizon And Itron Work Together, Developing Future-Ready Water Solutions Using Cellular Technology

A cellular-based approach to AMI is helping utilities modernize faster, reduce complexity, and build future-ready networks that support reliable data access, flexibility, and long-term resilience.

Village Of Lombard's Success Story: Proactively Managing Community Response With Customer Request Sampling

How one utility got ahead of customer request sampling instead of falling behind on it.

INDUSTRY NEWS

 

Water Failures In England And Wales Are A Warning For Canada And The U.S.

Recent infrastructure failures suggest that the water crisis in England and Wales — which has seen widespread drought and utility companies fined for polluting rivers and seas — may be surfacing in the U.S. and Canada.

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WEF Reinvests $1 Million Building Sale Into Grant Program Supporting Community Member Associations

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Waste Bullrush Transformed Into Copper-Enhanced Material For Dye Removal From Wastewater

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AWWA Encourages Communities To "Protect The Source" During Source Water Protection Week

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Global Groundwater Drought Recovery Patterns

TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE

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PFAS, PFOA & PFOS Contaminant Treatment Solutions

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