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41. The Laser Advantage 1/7/2026

    High-resolution laser technology detects microscopic particles and subtle filtration breaches that traditional systems miss. By monitoring signal fluctuations and utilizing concentrated light sources, operators can achieve superior effluent accuracy and optimize filter run performance.

42. Smarter Control For Seasonal Demand: How Aquana Smart Valves Help Utilities Manage Frequent Water Shutoffs 1/5/2026

    Managing water service in high-turnover communities requires balancing operational costs with infrastructure protection. Remote control technology enables utilities to mitigate the risks of frequent shutoffs, reduce labor-intensive field visits, and detect leaks in vacant properties.

43. From Dashboards To AI: Avoiding The Same Hype Cycle And Building Value 1/5/2026
    The conversation around AI feels eerily familiar. Organizations are caught up in the same hype cycle that business intelligence and analytics went through a decade ago. Back then, everyone wanted dashboards. Today, everyone wants AI. In both cases, the challenge isn’t about compiling output; it’s about generating business value.
44. Electrocoagulation Unlocked 1/2/2026

    Despite electrocoagulation's demonstrated effectiveness, developing a reliable, low maintenance reactor with sufficient water processing volume has proven to be a significant engineering challenge.

45. Turbo Blowers For Wastewater Treatment: Efficiency, Benefits, And Maintenance Considerations 12/26/2025

    Turbo blowers improve wastewater aeration efficiency through high-speed impellers, lower energy use, and minimal maintenance, making them ideal for continuous, high-pressure applications when properly selected and maintained.

46. Affordable Headworks Screening Solutions For Low-Flow Applications 12/26/2025

    Small WWTPs can handle inconsistent flows more efficiently using adaptive low-flow screening and compaction technologies that stabilize water levels, reduce wear, prevent blinding, and shrink debris volume and weight.

47. Custom Tank Designs That Actively Manage PFAS Mass Transfer Zone (MTZ) — And Why It Matters More Than Ever 12/23/2025

    As utilities prepare for the pending 4-ppt PFAS drinking water MCL, many are discovering that legacy lead/lag designs—workhorses for decades when treating contaminants in the ppm and ppb range—simply are not optimized for the parts per trillion-level (ppt) precision PFAS demands.

48. Retrofitting Aging Infrastructure: Seamlessly Integrating Jet Aeration Into Existing Tank Designs 12/22/2025

    Jet aeration retrofits modernize aging wastewater tanks with minimal downtime, integrating easily into existing basins while delivering long-term reliability, higher oxygen transfer efficiency, and significantly lower lifecycle costs.

49. The Energy-Mixing Nexus: Achieving Optimal Aeration And Mixing With Minimal Power Consumption 12/22/2025

    Integrating aeration and mixing through jet aeration enhances oxygen transfer, improves process control, and significantly lowers power consumption—especially when upgraded with advanced Slot Injector technology.

50. Extending Aeration System Lifespan And Reducing Maintenance With Jet Aeration 12/22/2025

    Jet aeration delivers decades-long service life with corrosion-resistant materials, clog-resistant design, and simplified maintenance—eliminating basin outages and reducing lifecycle costs compared to fine-bubble diffusers.