KLA SYSTEMS ARTICLES

• Water Storage Tanks 101: Getting The Most Out Of Your Tank

  Potable water utilities: What’s really happening inside of your water storage tank? Let’s explore this vital part of your water distribution system.

• Biological Treatment Hire Keeps Wastewater Plant Compliant

  A Northumbrian Water wastewater treatment plant has kept its biological treatment online and within environmental consent during an equipment upgrade with the installation of two temporary T300 WCSEE Hybrid submerged moving-bed, fixed-film reactors from wastewater equipment specialist WCS Environmental Engineering (WCSEE).

• Veolia North America Issues Annual Sustainability Report Detailing Regional Performance

  Veolia North America (VNA) released its annual Sustainability Report, featuring the company’s regional performance on a wide range of environmental, social and governance goals, as well as work to help its customers meet their environmental goals.

• WaterEquity Announces $100M+ Raised For New Impact Fund Focused On Climate-Resilient Water And Sanitation Infrastructure

  WaterEquity, an asset manager dedicated to financing water and sanitation solutions in emerging and frontier markets, today announced it has achieved a milestone in raising more than $100M for its Water & Climate Resilience Fund (the “Fund”).

• Digital Trial Reduces I&I Wastewater Costs

  Inflow of stormwater and infiltration of groundwater into wastewater systems is a constant operational challenge for managers. Now, Håbo municipality in Sweden is tackling the challenge head-on with an innovative digital approach, says Adam Wood, chief product officer at water analytics company Infotiles.

• World's Largest 1,4-Dioxane Treatment Initiative

  Groundwater on Long Island, New York, contains the contaminant 1,4-dioxane. Despite no federal regulation, local water providers and state authorities have taken action to address contamination, establishing a state-enforced maximum contaminant level.

• Toxic Mess: DOD Giving Safe Water Only To Areas With PFAS Three Times Higher Than EPA Limit

  The Defense Department is under fire for a new memo revealing it will provide clean drinking water only to communities polluted by the toxic “forever chemicals” at levels much higher than new federal limits.

• Metron Unveils Ultrasonic Smart Water Meter, Dedicated Utility App At NRWA WaterPro 2024

  Metron, the global leader in cellular-based smart metering and water intelligence, today launched two exciting new products: WaterScope Utility, an advanced analytics app streamlining frontline operations across complex municipal water systems; and the Metron Spectrum Wave, an advanced ultrasonic smart meter combining versatility and resilience with best-in-class data capture.

• Enhanced Treatment Can Speed-Up Spill Reduction

  Public and political pressure on water companies to address the issue of sewage spills into rivers and seas means overflows are no longer solely an issue for operations teams.

• City Of Lindsay Wins $9.5M Settlement To Help Clean Up Drinking Water

  The City of Lindsay today announced a $9.5M settlement with SQM North America Corporation, a subsidiary of large Chilean mining company Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile, in a lawsuit seeking the costs of removing the toxic chemical perchlorate from the City's drinking water supply. 

• EcoClarity And Yorkshire Water Join Forces In Fight Against Fatbergs

  Trials of a cutting-edge fats, oils and grease (FOG) Recovery Hub at Yorkshire Water’s wastewater treatment works in Hull, UK, are helping the utility improve environmental performance while lowering costs, says Chris Clemes, chief executive of engineering technology company EcoClarity.

• Introducing The Sensaphone Sentry System: 24/7 Monitoring Solution For Water And Wastewater Facilities

  The new Sensaphone Sentry system provides water and wastewater facility operators with a simple and affordable solution for around-the-clock equipment and critical condition monitoring.

• How To Optimize Your DAF System With Air Dissolving Pumps

  Despite their importance in modern wastewater applications, not all DAFs are created equal. Factors, such as the components that make up these systems, will influence how well they work and how long they last.

• Using Digital Tools To Optimize Odor Control In Collection Systems

  By utilizing digital tools, wastewater utilities can optimize their odor control program, which can reduce chemical usage, minimize compliance risks, and protect the community.

• Mitigating Sewage Overflow Risks With Reliable Backup Pump Solutions

  A self-starting backup pump combines the pump and power in a single package, providing 100% redundancy plus additional capacity when needed, all without relying on generators or external power sources.

• Federal Interagency Working Group On Water Reuse Publishes First Report To Congress

  This week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published their firstreportto Congress on the Federal Interagency Working Group on Water Reuse (Working Group). 

• FFL Partners Announces The Sale Of Ovarro To Indicor LLC

  FFL Partners (“FFL”), a private equity firm focused on growth investments, today announced that it has agreed to sell its investment in Ovarro, a leader in critical infrastructure technologies, to Indicor, LLC (“Indicor”), a leading diversified industrial company specializing in mission-critical technologies across various niche markets.

• Stantec To Help Implement A Regional Water Reuse Program For Washington County, Utah

  Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has been selected as the Owner’s Advisor for the Washington County Regional Reuse Purification System.

• Study Suggests US Droughts, Rainy Extremes Becoming More Severe

  Severe drought in the American Southwest and Mexico and more severe wet years in the Northeast are the modern norm in North America, according to new research – and the analysis suggests these seasonal patterns will be more extreme in the future.

• HometownH₂O Collaboration Upgrades Newark Family's Water Access With Comprehensive Well Transformation

  Brett, Paula and their son, Chaz Richards will have secure access to safe and reliable water, thanks to a recent collaborative effort between Xylem Inc., the Water Well Trust (WWT) and Waterboys – a charity initiative founded by two-time Super Bowl Champion, Chris Long.

• Biden-Harris Administration Makes Up To $43.5M Available For Water Storage Projects In The West Through Investing In America Agenda

  The Department of the Interior today announced the availability of up to $43.5M from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for small water storage projects that will create new sources of water for communities in the West.

• Biden-Harris Administration Announces $7.5B In Available Financing For Water Infrastructure Projects

  Today, September 6, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the availability of $7.5B of Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) funding. 

• A Chemical Cocktail Of Micropollutants Amplified The Effect Of Algal Toxins Causing Mass Fish Mortality On The River Oder In 2022

  Tonnes of dead fish, mussels and snails were seen floating on the River Oder (Germany) in early August 2022.

• New Filtration Material Could Remove Long-Lasting Chemicals From Water

  Water contamination by the chemicals used in today’s technology is a rapidly growing problem globally. A recent study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control found that 98 percent of people tested had detectable levels of PFAS, a family of particularly long-lasting compounds also known as “forever chemicals,” in their bloodstream.

• A Game-Changing Approach To Salinity And Total Organic Carbon Treatment

  With applications for drinking water, wastewater, and reuse, XBAT — ion exchange-based advanced treatment — could have revolutionary, far-reaching impacts for utilities.

• Is Your Current Excavator Up To The Challenge Of Modern Water Projects?

  Digging may seem rudimentary, but there are important factors to consider for improving costs and outcomes when renewing pipelines and other water infrastructure.

• Evaluating The Role Of Iodine Extraction In Water Cleanup Initiatives

  How a potential contaminant itself can be utilized in treatment to remove other contaminants.

• 9 Things To Know About The EPA's Regulations For PFAS In Drinking Water

  In April 2024, the U.S. EPA introduced new regulations1 establishing maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for six specific per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water, highlighting the urgency to address their presence due to environmental and health risks. The regulations mandate MCLs for individual PFAS and utilize a hazard index for mixtures to ensure safe levels are maintained. Additionally, the EPA proposed the best available technologies for PFAS treatment and disposal methods for residuals, emphasizing the need for effective and sustainable water treatment solutions.

• How To Evaluate The Metrological Quality Of A Water Meter

  By calculating a meter's accuracy, water providers can save money over the life of the product — and purchase the right product in the first place.
• AI In Water Management: Plucking The Low-Hanging Fruit

  Tips for bringing the promise of digitalization and AI within reach of water utilities.

• EPA Announces $96M Loan To Upgrade Wastewater Services In Northern Colorado

  Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $96M Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to Upper Thompson Sanitation District in northern Colorado.

• Axius Water Acquires MITA Water Technologies, A Leader In Wastewater Treatment And Filtration

  Axius Water (“Axius”), a leading provider of nutrient management solutions for municipal and industrial wastewater treatment facilities, announced today that it has acquired MITA Water Technologies, a leading supplier of wastewater filtration systems based in Siziano, Italy.

• Orbia And Microsoft Launch First Water Replenishment Project In Brazil

  The Orbia Advance Corporation S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: ORBIA) Building & Infrastructure business Wavin announced its agreement with Microsoft to tackle water stress and promote water resilience worldwide.

• New Filter Removes Chemical Contaminants From Water Even At Very Low Concentrations

  Pharmaceuticals and personal care products pose a major environmental threat. These chemicals, found in everyday items like medicines and cosmetics, can pollute waterways, harming the plants and animals living in the waterways and the humans who use the water.

• Are We Setting Ourselves Up For Failure With PFAS?

  Utilities need to revisit mistakes of the past and ask tough questions about what it truly means to treat and remove PFAS.

• De Nora Launches CECHLO-MS 200 In Americas

  Industrie De Nora, an Italian multinational company listed on the Euronext Milan, specialized in sustainable electrochemical technologies and in the emerging green hydrogen industry, is launching a regional version of its CECHLO-MS 200 ion exchange membrane electrolysis (IEM) technology for the North American market. The initiative will streamline procurement and strengthen local support for municipal and industrial partners using CECHLO™-MS systems for on-site chlorine generation, a proven solution that enhances sustainability and future proofs water and wastewater treatment operations against chemical market volatility.

• Smith & Loveless Inc. Highlights The PISTA®Works™ All-In-One Skid Package

  Smith & Loveless Inc., the global leader in advanced grit removal system technologies, highlights the PISTA^® Works™ All-in-One Skid Package, an advanced, fully integrated headworks and grit removal system. PISTA^® Works™ is an ideal solution for small communities and wastewater systems requiring an affordable, efficient, and high-performance headworks facility, which can be installed with significantly less civil works and construction. 

• McCrometer, Inc. Announces Expansion Of Meter Repair Program

  McCrometer, Inc., a globally recognized flow meter manufacturer, today announced the expansion of their longstanding meter repair program.

• Upcoming Webinar To Explore The Next-Gen Of AMI Platforms

  Join LeakZon for this amazing webinar on September 18th to start saving money and managing your water network efficiently. Seats are limited, so register today!

• KMX Technologies Closes Investment Round And Accelerates Commercialization

  KMX Technologies announces the close of an over-subscribed investment round from world-class leading water and critical mineral investors. The round was led by PureTerra Ventures with funds from the European Investment Fund (EIF), and included TETRA Technologies, Inc.

• Groundwater Use Can Be Accurately Monitored With Satellites Using OpenET, New Study Finds

  Drought is a widespread concern in the Western U.S., and water managers across the region are developing groundwater management plans to conserve the essential resource.

• Chesapeake Conservancy Announces 2024 Champions Of The Chesapeake

  Today, Chesapeake Conservancy announced that U.S. Senator Ben Cardin and U.S. Representative John Sarbanes are recipients of the 2024 Champions of the Chesapeake award, the organization’s most prestigious honor recognizing extraordinary leaders from across the Chesapeake for their significant and exemplary accomplishments that protect and restore our natural systems and cultural resources.

• African Water Facility Secures 12 Million Euros To Invest In Urban Sanitation In Africa

  The African Water Facility has secured 12 million euros from the Nordic Development Fund for a new funding initiative to support African governments, utilities, the private sector, and other stakeholders to expand access to safe and sustainable sanitation in African cities.

• NETZSCH To Showcase Complex Fluid Handling Solutions For Wastewater Industry At WEFTEC 2024

  NETZSCH Pumps USA, a global leader in complex fluid handling solutions, will be showcasing its advanced, field-proven equipment for demanding wastewater applications at WEFTEC 2024, taking place October 7–9 in New Orleans, LA.

• EPA Finalizes Policy For Meaningful Engagement And Public Participation In Agency Decision-Making Processes

  Today, September 5, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the release of the final Achieving Health and Environmental Protection Through EPA’s Meaningful Engagement Policy.

• Rochester Midland Corporation Acquires Industrial Water Technologies Inc.

  Rochester Midland Corporation ("Rochester Midland" or the "Company") a leading provider of route-based, technical services and specialty chemical products across water treatment, food safety and other verticals, today announced that it has acquired Industrial Water Technologies ("IWT"), a water treatment services provider and technical consulting firm based in Tinton Falls, New Jersey.

• The Water Council & Veolia Launch Water Workforce Center

  Leaders of The Water Council and Veolia North America (VNA) signed an agreement today to launch a Water & Wastewater Workforce Center in Milwaukee to grow the local water workforce, increase the pool of diverse talent and address workforce challenges.

• Yorkshire Water To Install 1.3M Smart Water Meters To Improve Service And Reduce Leakage

  Yorkshire Water is set to exchange 1.3 million existing water meters with smart meters, designed to provide service improvements, enhanced customer support and reduce leakage.

• Metron To Launch Groundbreaking New Products At NRWA WaterPro 2024

  Metron, the global leader in cellular-based smart metering and water intelligence, today announced that it will launch two transformative new products at the National Rural Water Association’s WaterPro Conference 2024, to be held in Savannah, Georgia, from September 9-11, 2024.

• Spurring More Biofilm Growth For Efficient Wastewater Treatment

  For the sake of the environment and our quality of life, effective treatment of wastewater plays a vital role. A biological method to treat sewage using moving, biofilm-covered plastic items known as carriers has been gaining prominence, and an Osaka Metropolitan University-led team has found ways to make the process more efficient.

• Worm Shows Risks Posed By Antidepressants In Water

  Common drugs such as antidepressants enter the environment via sewage. In her PhD research, Toxicologist Merel van der Most has shown that this affects the behaviour of nematodes. These drugs may also be harmful to many other aquatic creatures.

• Long Island To Vote On Water Reuse Referendum In November

  A referendum on the ballot in Suffolk County, NY, seeks to recharge underground water tables by reusing treated wastewater. The ballot item asks voters to amend the Suffolk County Water Quality Restoration Act by adding 13 words to the section on what the fund for the act would finance: “…and projects for the reuse of treated effluent from such wastewater treatment facility.”

• Shifting Paradigms: How Proactive Strategies Are Revolutionizing Pipeline Management

  Proactive pipeline maintenance helps utilities address limited resources and aging infrastructure while maximizing return on investment, improving service quality, and building stronger support from customers and stakeholders.

• Technological Services In Wastewater Remote Monitoring And Management

  Recent improvements in remote monitoring and management technologies, particularly in the wastewater treatment sector, have revolutionized operational efficiency. Key technologies include IoT sensors, AI analytics, and cloud computing. This article explores their applications and benefits in enhancing wastewater treatment processes.
• Netherlands' Largest Drinking Water Supplier Vitens Selects ABB To Develop New Process Automation System

  ABB has been awarded a major contract by Vitens – the largest water supply company in the Netherlands, providing 340 billion liters of drinking water annually to six million customers – to develop a new process automation system. 

• Jacobi Group Invests In Technology To Produce Sustainable Coconut Shell Charcoal

  Part of its ‘GO GREEN’ initiative launched at the start of 2024, Jacobi Group is expanding investments in the sustainable production of coconut shell charcoal, launching research and development efforts on an improved proprietary charring process while also expanding reactivation facilities in Europe.

• Grundfos Further Strengthens Its Water Treatment Business: Announces Completion Of Culligan C&I Acquisition

  Grundfos, a global leader in advanced pump solutions and water technologies, has successfully completed the acquisition of the C&I business of Culligan in Italy, France, and the UK.

• Levels Of One 'Forever Chemical' Are Increasing In Groundwater, Study Finds

  Rain and water in ponds and lakes slowly seeps into the soil, moving through minute cracks to refill underground aquifers. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) can tag along into groundwater that’s later removed for drinking. Researchers analyzed water from over 100 wells in Denmark for one particularly persistent PFAS: trifluoroacetate. They report steadily increasing levels of the forever chemical in recent decades.

• EPA Awards $15M For Research On PFAS Exposure And Reduction In Agriculture

  Today, September 4, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced over $15M in research grant funding to ten institutions for research to reduce per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances exposure from food and protect our farmlands and farming communities.

• Biden-Harris Administration Announces $23.8M In Grants To Support Chesapeake Bay Watershed Restoration Efforts

  Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $23.8M in Small Watershed grants to support Chesapeake Bay Watershed restoration efforts. $11.6M of the funding awarded is funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and $9.3 via regular annual appropriations.

• Non-Revenue Water Losses In The Middle East: Challenges And Solutions

  Water is an essential resource, especially in arid and semi-arid parts of the world such as the Middle East. However, one of the most pressing issues this region has to deal with is non-revenue water (NRW).

• PFAS Influence The Development And Function Of The Brain

  Some per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are poorly degradable and are also known as "forever chemicals". They adversely affect health and can lead to liver damage, obesity, hormonal disorders, and cancer.

• BILCO Unveils New Flood-Tight Access Door To Withstand 30-Foot Head Of Water

  The BILCO Company has introduced a new flood-tight floor access door that can withstand a 30-foot head of water from the topside, adding another component to its line of specialty access products for commercial applications.

• Carollo Engineers Launches I-FLOAT: The Next Generation In Aeration And Greenhouse Gas Monitoring

  Carollo Engineers is proud to introduce its Inflatable Fast and Lightweight Off-gas Analysis Technology (I-FLOAT), a groundbreaking innovation that enables aeration optimization and real-time measurement of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at water resource recovery facilities (WRRFs).

• Navigating Uncharted Waters: ASU Drives Solutions For Water Resilience

  In the Southwest, water seems to exist in two vastly conflicting states: abundance and scarcity. For some, simply turning on a faucet at work or at home yields a seemingly on-demand supply of one of our planet’s most precious resources. And yet, persisting drought, extreme heat, lessened precipitation and high demand for water have drastically altered our water supply.

• Chlorine Dioxide And Chlorite: A Comprehensive Guide To Effective Water Disinfection And Testing

  Discover how Chlorine Dioxide's superior disinfection power, combined with advanced testing systems like Kemio, ensures safer, more efficient water quality management across various applications.

• Biden-Harris Administration Announces $76M From President Biden's Investing in America Agenda To Clean Up Legacy Pollution In Pennsylvania

  The Department of the Interior today announced $76.4M from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda for Pennsylvania to clean up orphaned oil and gas wells. The Commonwealth expects to be able to plug approximately 550 orphaned oil and gas wells over the next five years thanks to this historic funding. 

• Pipeline Pressure Testing Standard Sets Precedent

  Regulations for hydrostatic pressure testing have taken a significant step forward with the release of Water UK’s Water Industry Standard for hydrostatic pressure testing of PE pipes, a move that will ensure the safety and reliability of the process, says Tony Kitchen, technical director at AHS Pipeline Innovation.

• Flottweg Sludge Dewatering And Thickening Decanters Showcased At KY/TN Water Professionals Convention

  Flottweg, a leader in sludge dewatering technology, will showcase its innovative decanter centrifuges at the KY/TN Water Professionals Conference, held from September 8-11, 2024, at the Kentucky International Conference Center in Louisville, KY.

• Indiana American Water To Remove Rockford Dam In Seymour

  Indiana American Water (INAW) today announced it has secured all permits required to begin demolition of the low-head river dam on the East Fork of White River near the company’s water treatment facility on North County Road 760 East just south of East Reddington Street.

• EGLE Spearheads Effort To Develop A Strategy For Cybersecurity Preparedness And Response For Water And Wastewater Operators In Michigan

  As part of National Preparedness Month, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is highlighting its recent effort to develop a preparedness strategy for drinking water and wastewater treatment plant operators in Michigan.

• Covenant Technical Solutions Welcomes Blake DePaola As Southern California VP Of Operations

  Covenant Technical Solutions (CTS) is thrilled to announce the addition of Blake DePaola to its leadership team as the Southern California Vice President of Operations. 

• Yorkshire Water Selects Netmore To Exchange 1.3 Million Meters In Tender For One Of Europe's Largest LoRaWAN Water Metering Projects

  Netmore Group, a leading global LoRaWAN network operator, and Yorkshire Water today announced that Netmore has been selected as the lead partner to exchange 1.3 million water meters across the Yorkshire region, subject to Ofwat’s final determination, due in December 2024.

• Sick Of Climate Change: Extreme Rains Spread Stomach Illnesses

  A new study reveals a new reason to chant “Rain, Rain, Go Away!” Research from the School of Public Health at Boston University has found that gastrointestinal illnesses increase by as much as 62% during extreme wet weather events in communities with combined sewer systems. In these systems, the excess rainfall can cause combined sewer overflows (CSOs), that bring a mix of stormwater and wastewater up onto the streets, into rivers and other water bodies, and can even back up into people’s yards or homes.

• ArxZyme™ Acetone Removal For AMPAC Fine Chemicals

  AMPAC faced a critical challenge with acetone management. The high acetone levels in the effluent from its chemical processing operations required an effective industrial wastewater treatment solution to meet environmental regulations and ensure safe discharge.

• Enhancing Treatment Capacity With miGRATE™ Technology At Verrado WRF

  Due to rapid population growth in its service area, Verrado Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) in Verrado, Arizona faced a challenge. Its existing treatment capacity of 1.54 millions of gallons per day (MGD) had become insufficient to meet the rising demand and comply with both Total Suspended Solids (TSS) and Total Nitrogen (TN) permits.

• The Risk Of Global Water Scarcity Is Greater When Accounting For The Origin Of Rain

  Securing the world's water supply is one of the greatest challenges of our time. Research at Stockholm University is now presenting an alternative method for quantifying the global risk of water scarcity.

• Out Of Thick Air: How 'Collecting Fog' Could Help Solve Global Drinking Water Problems

  UNSW experts say creating water from the air around us could be a significant tool in meeting the needs of millions of people around the world.

• PCL Construction, Stantec Selected For Rehab And Expansion Of International Wastewater Treatment Plant At US-Mexico Border

  The US Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) has awarded a contract for design and construction of the rehabilitation and expansion of the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant (SBIWTP) in San Diego, California.

• EPA Announces Partnership With Village Of South Holland To Accelerate Replacement Of Lead Water Pipes And Protect Public Health

  Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a collaboration with the village of South Holland, Illinois, to help identify drinking water lead pipes, accelerate replacement and protect public health.

• UK Project To Reduce PFAS Pollution Is Awarded Stockholm Junior Water Prize

  Christopher Whitfeld and Wenqi (Jonathan) Zhao from the United Kingdom receive the prestigious Stockholm Junior Water Prize 2024 for their work on PFAS pollution in the Thames Basin.

• City In Saskatchewan Modernizes Utility Operations Using Xylem Technology

  The Canadian city of North Battleford in Saskatchewan tackled aging water infrastructure by upgrading to remotely managed digital solutions from Xylem (NYSE: XYL).

• 6 Considerations When Preparing For Carbon Media Replacement

  This guide can help operators ensure seamless granular activated carbon (GAC) media changeouts, minimizing downtime and maintaining high water quality standards.

• The Vital Role Of Chemical Feed Pumps In Aquatics

  Although there is more than one method of sanitizing water in aquatics facilities, chemical treatment is still a preferred choice for keeping water in commercial swimming pools, water parks, and water features clean and safe.

• Beyond Water: Managing PFAS For The Long-Term

  To effectively manage PFAS in the long term, we need to identify and address them at source. Now, a process known as "fingerprinting" is enabling communities and businesses to identify PFAS sources. Like human fingerprinting, this technology allows identification of specific PFAS compounds among the thousands that exist.
• New Model To Enhance Extreme Rainfall Prediction

  New research by an international team of climate experts shows intense, localised, heavy bursts of rainfall can be caused by a rapid rise of air through clouds and proves that these rises in air can be forecast.

• EPA Calls For Nominations For 2025 Green Chemistry Challenge Awards

  Today, Aug. 29, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Green Chemistry Challenge Awards from companies or institutions that have developed a new green chemistry process or product that helps protect human health and the environment.

• Recycling Water To Grow A More Sustainable Selkirk

  A more circular economy is growing in Selkirk , and on a weekly basis one of the most recent examples is the city’s use of reclaimed treated wastewater for watering trees and plants.

• U.S. Fish And Wildlife Service Announces Over $17M For Delaware River Basin Restoration

  Today, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced more than $17M in funding through the Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund, in partnership with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, for 45 conservation projects in the Delaware River watershed.

• Biden-Harris Administration Provides $55M From The President's Investing In America Agenda To Strengthen Drought Resilience

  The Department of the Interior today announced the availability of over $55M in funding through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to help make water supplies in Western communities more resilient to the impacts of drought and climate change.

• Decarbonised Ammonia Production Treats Nitrate-Contaminated Water

  The development of a reactor that decarbonises the production of ammonia has the potential to remove the need for denitrification at wastewater plants.

• Rochester Midland Corporation Acquires The Norkem Group

  Rochester Midland Corporation ("Rochester Midland" or the "Company"), a leading provider of route-based, technical services and specialty chemical products across water treatment, food safety and other verticals, today announced that it has acquired Norkem Inc., Jacklyn Industries Inc., and Solutions Water Management Inc. (collectively, the "Norkem Group"), a water treatment service provider based in Ontario, Canada.

• BQE Water Wins Contract To Design And Supply Water Treatment Plant For The Closure Of Legacy Tailings In The Yukon

  BQE Water Inc, a leader in mine water management, is pleased to announce that Elsa Reclamation & Development Company Ltd. (ERDC) has contracted BQE Water to design, supply, install, and commission a new Water Treatment Plant (WTP) for the closure of legacy Valley Tailings Facility (VTF) near Mayo, Yukon, on the traditional territory of the First Nation Na-Cho Nyak Dun (FNNND).

• New Illinois American Water Treatment Plant In Cairo District Provides Groundwater To Customers

  Construction of a new $10.9M groundwater treatment plant was completed this month in the Cairo District.

• EPA $1M Climate Resilience Grant To Support South Bronx Communities

  Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency celebrated the selection of the Bronx River Alliance in partnership Youth Ministries for Peace and Justice for a $1M grant.

• EPA Region 3 And Four Manufactured Home Communities Settle Wastewater Treatment Cases In Ann Arundel County, Maryland With $1.1M In Penalties

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today a final settlement over alleged violations related to wastewater treatment plants with Manufactured Home Community (MHC) management company Horizon Land Management, LLC (Horizon), and four of the MHCs it manages located in Lothian and Harwood, Maryland.

• Introducing Gorman-Rupp 6400 Series End Suction Centrifugal Pumps

  Engineered to handle a range of fluids from clean liquids to challenging solids-laden mixtures, the 6400 Series excels in wastewater treatment, mining, construction, and agriculture where suction lift and self-priming are not required. Built for exceptional performance and reliability, this series ensures durability and efficiency in the toughest conditions.

• UBC Engineers Develop All-In-One Solution To Catch And Destroy 'Forever Chemicals'

  Chemical engineers at the University of British Columbia have developed a new treatment that traps and treats PFAS substances—widely known as “forever chemicals”—in a single, integrated system.

• Shizuoka City And A Holdings Have Signed A Partnership Agreement To Solve Environmental Problems Using A Subcritical Water Integrated System

  A Holdings Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture, President and CEO: Hideaki Awai, hereinafter referred to as "the Company"), which aims for a zero environmental pollution society through next-generation water technology using subcritical water integrated system patent technology, has been working on a PFAS contamination removal demonstration experiment at Shizuoka City's "Miho Rainwater Pump Station" where high concentrations of PFAS were detected, together with Shizuoka City (Mayor: Takashi Namba).

• Stantec Supports Multiple Southeastern Cities With Lead And Copper Rule Revisions Compliance

  Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has been selected by three water utilities to identify lead service line (LSL) materials and develop LSL replacement plans.

• Rethinking Desalination: Turning Wave Power Into Freshwater Using Advanced Offshore Desalination Technology

  Norwegian clean-tech group Ocean Oasis will turn seawater into freshwater using renewable wave power to address water scarcity issues on the Canary Islands.

• Cordonel® Extends Pressure Monitoring To C&I Meters

  In this article, discover why understanding water pressure goes beyond leak detection and is important for many reasons. 

• Top 5 Things A Utility Should Look For When Choosing An AMI Network

  This guide will help you evaluate the top considerations when trying to select the right Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) network.

• Rethinking Dam Infrastructure: Lessons From Minnesota Floods

  If there's one lesson to be learned from Minnesota's recent floods, it's that it's time for the nation to begin rethinking its approach to critical infrastructure. In addition to physical improvements to high-risk infrastructure, technological improvements that dramatically improve communities' security and safety will require a shift in our approach to emergency preparedness.
• Our Message To Martians: Use Only What You Need!

  As scientists build proof of water on Mars, we hope our intergalactic neighbors use it wisely.

• AI Modeling Delivers More Benefits, Less Risk For Water Partnerships

  A Cornell-led research collaboration found that cooperative partnerships seeking to spread the cost burden of water infrastructure projects among regional stakeholders often end up forcing local partners to bear the brunt of underlying supply and financial risks.

• FYLD Launches FYLD ShowMe To Simplify Utility Issue Reporting And Service Requests

  FYLD, the AI-powered field work execution platform for the global infrastructure sector, today announced the launch of FYLD ShowMe, a utility customer self-service solution. 

• Advanced Drainage Systems Announces Partnership With Geoplast

  Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (“ADS” or the “Company”), a leading provider of innovative water management solutions in the stormwater and onsite septic wastewater industries, and Geoplast, an Italian leader in recycled plastic solutions for sustainable construction products, entered into a strategic partnership to distribute Aquabox, a modular, high-capacity stormwater retention/detention system in the United States.

• ASTM Standard Updated For Polypropylene Pressure Piping Systems

  Recent revisions led by the Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) Building & Construction Division resulted in improvements to the latest edition of the ASTM Standard, F2389 Standard Specification for Pressure-Rated Polypropylene (PP) Piping Systems, which establishes requirements for polypropylene (PP-R and PP-RCT) piping system components including pipe, fittings, valves, and manifolds.

• ZwitterCo Appoints Water Industry Veteran Myron Van Ert As Its First Chief Commercial Officer

  ZwitterCo, a leader in advanced membrane technologies for water treatment, today announced that Myron Van Ert has joined the company as its first Chief Commercial Officer.

• Water Innovation Knowledge-Sharing Vision Published

  A knowledge-sharing vision and set of best practice principles have been created by Spring Innovation and Ofwat.

• UKWIR's Innovative Research Programme Transforms Sewerage Management

  Sewage pollution in surface waters in the UK and Ireland is one of the most high-profile environmental issues in the country.

• Antidepressant Pollution Is Rewiring Fish Behaviour And Reproduction, Study Finds

  An international study led by biologists from Monash University and the University of Tuscia has revealed how long-term exposure to pharmaceutical pollutants is dramatically altering fish behaviour, life history, and reproductive traits.

• EPA Awards Nearly $1.5M To Clarkson University To Develop And Demonstrate Technology To Detect And Degrade PFAS

  Today, August 27, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing $1,499,979 in research funding to Clarkson University to develop and demonstrate nanosensor technology to detect, monitor and degrade PFAS in groundwater and surface water that may be used as drinking water sources.

• AMWA Highlights LCRI Concerns Ahead Of Final White House Review

  On Wednesday, August 21, AMWA held a meeting with the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) to highlight concerns and final recommendations for alterations to the National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for lead and copper, also known as the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI).

• Urban Wildfires Disrupt Streams And Their Tiny Inhabitants — Losing These Insects Is A Warning Of Bigger Water Problems

  When you think of urban wildfires, you might picture charred trees and houses. But beneath the surface of nearby streams, fires can also cause a silent upheaval — one that affects populations of creatures that are important indicators of the water's health.
• AERZEN Launches A New Turbo Size At WEFTEC 2024

  AERZEN turbo blowers stand for unbeatable energy efficiency, extreme compactness, maximum durability, and the lowest life cycle costs. A new size is added to its successful series: the Aerzen Turbo AT250 G5^Plus with air-foil bearings. This new size delivers a volume flow of 5,473 CFM and impresses with an extremely large turndown, consistently high overall efficiency, and the smallest machine footprint.

• AERZEN Introduces Direct Drive Screw Blowers At WEFTEC 2024

  The latest innovation from AERZEN: the new Delta Hybrid screw blowers utilize a direct drive and provide options for an IE5 synchronous permanent magnet motor and an integrated VFD. The new Hybrids maximize energy efficiency within the smallest footprint while continuing to provide the digital interface and process reliability that you have come to expect from AERZEN.

• Specialty Treatment Solutions (STS) To Exhibit Innovative Wastewater Treatment Technologies At WEFTEC 2024

  Specialty Treatment Solutions (STS), a leading developer of reliable, environmentally sustainable, and cost-effective wastewater treatment systems, has announced its participation as an exhibitor at WEFTEC 2024, the Water Environment Federation’s annual Technical Exhibition and Conference. WEFTEC is renowned as the world’s largest annual water quality event, and STS is excited to showcase its technologies designed for high-loaded influents, such as those found in wineries, breweries, and other food industries.

• Aquarius Technologies To Showcase Innovative Solutions At WEFTEC

  Aquarius Technologies, a leader in advanced wastewater treatment solutions, has announced its participation as an exhibitor at WEFTEC 2024, the Water Environment Federation’s annual Technical Exhibition and Conference. The event, set to take place from October 5-9, 2024, in New Orleans, Louisiana, will bring together industry experts and thought leaders from around the globe. Aquarius Technologies is excited to present its cutting-edge solutions, including the NEBULA® MultiStage Activated Biofilm Process (MSABP) and Quantaer® Fine Bubble Diffusers, at Booth #6574.

• Department Of Atomic Energy Hands Over 'hgSBR Technology Based STP' To Surat Municipal Corporation

  Heavy Water Board, a constituent unit of the Department of Atomic Energy has set up a Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) at Sneh Rashmi Botanical Garden, Bhesan Road, Ugat, Surat to demonstrate the “hybrid granular Sequencing Batch Reactor (hgSBR)” technology developed by Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) (https://www.barc.gov.in/technologies/sbr/index.html).

• Monroe County Executive Adam Bello Announces A $16.8M Federal Grant For Second Independent Power Source For Van Lare Water Resource Recovery Facility

  Monroe County Executive Adam Bello, joined by Congressman Joe Morelle today, announced a $16,852,504 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant to procure and install emergency generators at the Frank E. Van Lare Water Resource Recovery Facility.

• Google And Arable Collaborate To Bring Innovative Water Stewardship Solution To Nebraska Agriculture

  Arable, a leading innovator in climate-smart agriculture, today announced a collaboration with Google aimed at accelerating the adoption of agricultural technology that promotes water conservation and crop productivity simultaneously.

• WINT Joins World Water Week In A Call For Collaborative Solutions To Global Water Crisis

  WINT Water Intelligence, a leader in cutting-edge water management, leak detection and water damage mitigation solutions, challenges stakeholders and governmental institutions to prioritize the management of water in real estate and address some of the most unnoticed sources of water waste.

• The Naples Airport Authority Selects ECT2 For The First Cleanout And Transition Away From PFAS-Laden Firefighting Foam In Florida

  ECT2 (“the Company”), a Montrose Environmental Group company, announced today they have completed the first Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicle foam cleanout of PFAS-laden firefighting foam and transition to a fluorine-free foam in the state of Florida, working with the Naples Airport Authority (NAA).

• Researchers Urge Closing Outdated Water Rule To Aid Colorado River Crisis

  Researchers investigating the historic stresses of the American West’s water supply have identified a simple solution that could put parts of the Colorado River Basin on a more sustainable path.

• Rice Engineers Develop AI System For Real-Time Sensing Of Flooded Roads

  Roadway-related incidents are a leading cause of flood fatalities nationwide, but limited flood-reporting tools make it difficult to evaluate road conditions in real time.

• USALCO Announces Construction Of A New Water Treatment Chemicals Production Facility In California

  USALCO, LLC (“USALCO” or the “Company”), a leading provider of water treatment solutions for municipal and commercial customers, is excited to announce the construction of a new production facility near Los Angeles, California.

• Optimized Technology Combinations For PFAS Elimination

  Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are hazardous substances that harm ecosystems and can have severe effects on human health, compounded by their persistent nature and environmental accumulation.

• Breaking Down The Indestructible: New Technologies Target PFAS Environmental Menace

  Despite efforts to control PFAS, these chemicals remain a formidable challenge due to their resistance to natural degradation. Due to these challenges, there is an urgent need to conduct in-depth research into effective PFAS remediation technologies and develop strategies for global collaboration and responsibility.

• Aquaporin Enters Strategic Partnership With Industry Leader Brenntag

  Aquaporin A/S (ticker: AQP) ("Aquaporin" or the "Company"), an innovative water technology company dedicated to rethinking water filtration with biotechnology, today announces that Aquaporin has signed a distributorship agreement with Brenntag in APAC and in Turkey.

• Anaergia Secures Expansion Of Scope For Its Long-Term Operations & Maintenance Contract With East Valley Water District, California

  Anaergia Inc. (“Anaergia”, the “Company”, “us”, or “our”), through its subsidiary, Anaergia Technologies, LLC, has entered into an agreement to expand the scope of its long-term support contract with East Valley Water District (“EVWD”)

• Are Your Chemical Metering Pumps Accurate Or Repeatable? (And Why It Matters)

  Repeatability is the unsung hero that ensures consistent and predictable dosing day after day. Operators should understand the difference between accuracy and repeatability and how each affects treatment processes.

• Xylem's New Water Quality System Enhances Measurement And Control or Municipal Market

  Even with long-standing safe drinking water standards, about 7.2 million Americans get sick every year from diseases spread through water, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The United States Environmental Protection Agency requires public water systems to treat and remove contaminants, then test to ensure safe water quality.

• City Of Pearland Breaks Ground On Barry Rose Water Reclamation Facility Replacement And Expansion, And Longwood Water Reclamation Facility Decommissioning

  The City of Pearland broke ground on the expansion of the Barry Rose Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) Replacement and Expansion project, which will increase the plant’s wastewater treatment capacity from 3.1 million gallons per day (MGD) to 5.0 MGD to better address the community’s growing needs.

• Biden-Harris Administration Announces $26M In Grants To Protect Children From Lead In Drinking Water At Schools And Childcare Facilities

  Today, August 22, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $26M in funding to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities. This grant funding will be used by 55 states and territories and the District of Columbia to reduce lead exposure where children learn and play while advancing the goals of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Lead Pipe and Paint Action Plan.

• A Head Start In Water Treatment

  Nalco Water, a US company of Ecolab, and Danieli have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to pool their research and development capabilities to improve industrial water treatment in the metals industry.

• US Water Reservoirs Are Shrinking And Becoming Less Reliable

  Major water reservoirs across the continental United States are experiencing longer, more severe, and more variable periods of low storage than several decades ago, a new study reports.

• MSU Study Finds 'DNA Scavengers' Can Stop Some Antibiotic Resistance From Spreading

  For nearly a century, scientists have waged war on antibiotic-resistant microbes. Michigan State University researchers say they’ve found a new way to prevent it – by unleashing “DNA scavengers” in wastewater treatment plants.

• AWWA's Water Infrastructure Conference To Tackle Lead Pipe Replacement, Resilience, Funding Solutions

  Hundreds of water professionals will converge on Phoenix, Arizona, Sept. 8-11 for the American Water Works Association’s (AWWA) 2024 Water Infrastructure Conference (WIC).

• Water Pump Market Is Predicted To Reach US$ 80.6B By 2034, Expanding At A CAGR Of 4.4% | Fact.MR

  According to Fact.MR, the global water pump market is estimated to reach US$ 52.4 billion by 2024 and is forecasted to expand at a CAGR of 4.4% from 2024 to 2034.

• 2023 Was A Record Year For Violence Over Water Resources Across The Globe

  Violence over water resources increased dramatically in 2023, continuing a steep growth trend of such incidents over the past decade.

• Genesis Systems Awarded Contract By U.S. Air Force To Protect And Safeguard Water Supplies From Hazardous Materials Contamination

  Genesis Systems, a global technology leader developing solutions for water scarcity, is proud to announce selection by U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory and AFWERX for a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Direct-to-Phase II contract that will address a pressing challenge for the Department of the Air Force (DAF).

• New Federal Rules Aim To Replace Lead Service Lines Nationwide

  Denver’s Lead Reduction Program will change slightly when EPA rules take effect in October.

• Fortify Your Stormwater Systems For Hurricanes And Heavy Rain

  With many areas experiencing stronger and longer-lasting storms that bring significant rainfall, water infrastructure professionals must anticipate stormwater inundation events. How do hurricanes impact water systems, and what should people proactively do to mitigate the adverse effects?

• Research Shows Reducing Future Global Flooding Hinges On Cutting Greenhouse Gas Emissions

  Pioneering research forecasts worldwide flooding is likely to be significantly worse in future decades if countries fail to meet official pledges to cut carbon emissions.

• EPA To Fund Studies Evaluating Antimicrobial Resistance In Wastewater Treatment

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) yesterday announced $9 million in research grants to measure the environmental and health impact of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in wastewater.

• Hydropower Generation Projected To Rise, But Climate Change Brings Uncertain Future

  A new analysis combines hydrology data with climate change models to help water managers prepare for hydropower’s future.

• IID Acts To Protect Colorado River, Salton Sea With New Conservation Agreement

  The Imperial Irrigation District Board of Directors has approved a landmark conservation agreement with the federal government to leave up to 700,000 acre-feet of water in Lake Mead through 2026.

• How To Future-Proof Your Drinking Water Treatment Process

  Ozone and biologically active filtration (O3-BAF) can act as an additional barrier for existing systems to protect against emerging contaminants and water quality events.