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31. After The Fire: What The 2026 Wildfires And El Niño Could Mean For U.S. Lakes And Reservoirs In 2027 10/8/2026
    In July, smoke from Canadian wildfires spread across the upper Midwest and Northeast. Now a strengthening El Niño is set to influence the coming winter. Both events matter to lake and reservoir managers because their effects on water quality will continue to emerge long after the skies clear or the El Niño passes.
32. Why UV-AOP Is Becoming A Cornerstone For Potable Reuse 10/8/2026

    UV-AOP can provide a critical treatment barrier for potable reuse, while demonstration skids help utilities validate performance under site-specific conditions before committing to full-scale systems.

33. Particle Size Matters: Distinguishing Densified Sludge From Aerobic Granular Sludge 10/7/2026

    Particle size helps distinguish DAS from AGS, influencing biological performance, settling, capacity, economics, and which wastewater treatment applications each technology best serves.

34. The Time To Start LCRI Compliance Is Now 10/7/2026
    The clock is ticking on Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) compliance, and waiting until 2027 is not an option. In this Water Online Live event overview, learn from industry experts Lauren Wasserstrom (Jacobs) and Kristin Epstein (CDM Smith) on how utilities can move from inventory development to action.
35. Don't Let Institutional Knowledge Retire With Your Operators. UI/UX Can Help. 10/6/2026
    Better user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design can help water utilities preserve operator knowledge and bring new hires up to speed.
36. Safeguarding Reliable Water Service In The Face Of Uncertainty 10/6/2026
    Potential threats to clean drinking water may be formidable, but we’re not defenseless against them. Modern water systems and utilities protect water resources and ensure reliable service in the face of uncertainty with disciplined, data-driven asset management.
37. Why AI Has Trouble Predicting The Fury Of Hurricane Intensity 10/5/2026

    Artificial intelligence has revolutionized weather forecasting in just a few years, with global AI weather models now able to produce forecasts that rival some of the world’s best physics-based prediction systems.

38. Modernizing Pump Stations Without Compromising Cybersecurity 10/5/2026

    Incremental digitalization can help wastewater teams reduce field workloads, improve system visibility, respond to disruptions, and modernize legacy infrastructure without a wholesale technology overhaul.

39. Why Produced Water Treatment Is Becoming Critical For Sustainable Oil & Gas Operations 10/5/2026

    Produced water is far from ordinary wastewater. It typically contains high concentrations of dissolved salts, residual hydrocarbons, suspended solids, heavy metals, chemical additives, and naturally occurring contaminants. Without proper treatment, managing these complex waste streams becomes both environmentally risky and financially burdensome.

40. Why Temperature Matters In Photometric Water Testing 10/5/2026

    Temperature shifts during colorimetric testing can bias photometric results, with ammonia methods showing double-digit deviations outside the 20°C reference condition used for calibration.