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1. Reclaiming Water From Contaminated Brine Can Increase Water Supply And Reduce Environmental Harm 2/6/2026

   People around the globe are trying to figure out how to save, conserve, and reuse water in a variety of ways, including reusing treated sewage wastewater and removing valuable salts from seawater. But for all the clean water they may produce, those processes leave behind a type of liquid called brine. I’m working on getting the water out of that potential source, too.

2. How To Ensure Chemical Metering Systems Are BABA Compliant 2/5/2026

   BABA has transformed chemical metering system specifications from a technical choice into a regulatory requirement. This article examines how domestic content rules affect pumps, skids, and components — and why early planning, documentation, and manufacturer transparency now play a decisive role in project success.

3. Protecting Your Plant's Water Systems In Winter: The Role Of Smart Boilers And Leak Detection 2/3/2026

   Winter in industrial facilities brings more than chilly temperatures; it presents real operational risks. Freezing conditions, sudden cold snaps, and icy environments can put severe stress on a plant’s water systems, boilers, and piping networks.

4. Using Biological Competition To Suppress Algae Growth 2/2/2026

   Effective algae control shifts the focus from removal to nutrient management. By leveraging bioaugmentation to outcompete algae for nitrogen and phosphorus, facilities can stabilize pH levels and dissolved oxygen, ensuring long-term pond clarity and consistent wastewater treatment performance.

5. PFAS Are Turning Up In The Great Lakes, Putting Water Supplies At Risk — Here's How They Get There 1/30/2026

   No matter where you live in the U.S., you have likely seen headlines about PFAS being detected in everything from drinking water to fish to milk to human bodies. Now, PFAS are posing a threat to the Great Lakes, one of America’s most vital water resources.

6. Laying The Digital Foundation For Advanced Analytics In Wastewater Facilities 1/30/2026

   Advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI are increasingly common topics in wastewater management. Plant managers hear about predictive maintenance, automated optimization, and forecasting tools that can alert operators before a process upset occurs. Some facilities are already testing these ideas, while others want to but feel held back because their data isn’t ready.

7. Why Ductile Iron Pipe Is the Smart Choice for Tapping, Repairs, And Field Adaptability 1/30/2026

   Discover why ductile iron pipe outperforms plastic for tapping, repairs, and long-term adaptability—delivering superior safety, strength, and reliability for modern water infrastructure.

8. Billions Of Dollars In Play As Communities Tackle Aging Water Infrastructure 1/30/2026
   Public officials are moving to protect and upgrade the nation’s critical water infrastructure, and demand for experienced partners will be high for the next several years. Fortunately, public agencies have access to a broad mix of federal, state, private sector, and local funding sources.
9. Oilfield Pollution In West Texas: Engineering Lessons For Groundwater Protection And Advanced Oxidation 1/29/2026

   Legacy oilfield contamination requires advanced strategies to protect vital groundwater. Explore the technical challenges of subsurface remediation and how advanced oxidation processes provide a more effective pathway for destroying persistent hydrocarbons and restoring aquifer quality.

10. Verizon And Itron Work Together, Developing Future-Ready Water Solutions Using Cellular Technology 1/29/2026

    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.