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• 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).

• 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. 

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.