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31. Setting Global Standards: Inside North America's Only Full-Scale UV Disinfection Validation Facility 1/15/2026
    Portland's industry-leading facility reaches 100 reactor validations in 23 years.
32. Why Haven't Field Tests For Lead In Water Gone Mainstream? 1/15/2026
    Given the maturation of sensor technology, the scientific and operational hurdles to portable lead analysis are somewhat surprising — but surmountable.
33. Liquid-Only Sewers: A New Approach To Decentralized Wastewater Collection 1/14/2026

    Traditional sewer systems, while effective, often require significant capital investment, invasive implementation measures, and complex maintenance. As a result, innovative decentralized wastewater solutions are necessary to address the needs of communities or commercial areas in need of wastewater service. One such solution is the liquid-only sewer (LOS) system.

34. Can Chemical Dosing Pumps Overcome Extreme Environmental Conditions And Harsh Chemicals? 1/14/2026

    Modern chemical metering pumps use advanced materials, smart controls, and rugged enclosures to deliver accurate, reliable dosing despite extreme temperatures, harsh chemicals, and challenging environmental conditions.

35. What Is Bathymetric Modeling? And How Can It Protect Ecosystems While Saving Resources? 1/14/2026

    Bathymetric modeling maps underwater terrain. It also helps guide planning, prevent hazards, and build climate-resilient infrastructure.

36. Making Unplanned Downtime A Myth: Why Water Utilities Should Move From Time-Based To Condition-Based Maintenance 1/13/2026

    Many utilities still default to time-based maintenance, servicing equipment by the calendar or hours of operation of the equipment. It’s simple, but it often creates two expensive outcomes: over-maintenance and surprise failures. A smarter path is condition-based maintenance.

37. Building Your Water-Positive Data Center Roadmap: A Step-By-Step Implementation Guide 1/13/2026
    The data center industry stands at a critical juncture. As facilities scale to meet exponential computing demands, water consumption has emerged as a defining operational challenge. Traditional approaches focused on water efficiency are no longer sufficient.
38. The New Cyber Risk Challenging America's Water: Modernization Itself 1/12/2026
    The integration of IT and OT systems has unlocked significant benefits — from enhanced operational visibility to smarter decision-making — and reflects years of hard work and commitment to innovation. This progress is a foundation for the next phase: strengthening defenses in a rapidly changing threat landscape.
39. Why Planning Is The Hero Of AMI Deployment 1/11/2026

    Thorough planning, accurate data, and strong communication are the keys to successful AMI deployments, preventing costly disruptions and ensuring technology delivers long-term operational and customer service value.

40. Agentic AI In The Water Sector: From Chatbots To Digital Operators 1/9/2026

    If AI can inform decisions, can it also help execute them? For the water sector, this distinction is not just semantic; it is the difference between a digital assistant that takes notes and a digital operator that turns valves.