Drinking Water Case Studies and White Papers

1. Quick Solutions To PFAS In Drinking Water, Especially For Smaller Systems 3/7/2024

   With funds falling short of costs for pending PFAS rules compliance, utilities require an economical treatment solution.

2. Treating Contaminated Groundwater: Advanced Iron Removal System 5/11/2021

   The City of Belleville, Ontario, planned on re-developing downtown waterfront property into a public space, but there was one problem: the history of the site had led to groundwater contamination.  

3. Are Your Customers Turning Up Their Noses At Your Drinking Water? 12/11/2020

   There have been a number of surveys on water-utility customer satisfaction over the past few decades and, unfortunately, the news tends to be less encouraging than it should be. Is it safe to chalk up those responses to personal tastes or preferences, or is it time to do something about turning them around before it’s too late? Here are some resources to consider.

4. Seal Rock Conserves Water And Advances Customer Service With Sensus 1/18/2023

   In this case study, discover how an Oregon water district moved to AMI for better accuracy and response time. 

5. Chicago Suburb Ensures Highest Water Quality Year-Round, Saves On Labor And Reagents With New Chlorine Analyzers 5/18/2015

   For the Village of Lombard’s Water Division, consistently delivering high-quality tap water to the community’s nearly 44,000 residents and the businesses serving them was once quite a juggling act: constantly fixing old, temperamental analyzers; feeding reagents into the old analyzers; and staying ahead of callers complaining about “musty” water tastes and odors. Not today.

6. How To Filter Iron & Manganese From Well Water With Manganese Dioxide Filter Media 1/4/2019

   There are various treatment processes that are used to remove iron and manganese from ground water for potable water supplies. Iron and manganese are typically found in groundwater in a dissolved state and the water may appear clear. While there are various less common treatment methods used (such as ion exchange), most treatment systems for iron and manganese oxidize the ferrous state (clear iron) to a ferric state so the solid particles can then be filtered out. 

7. Unseen Infrastructure: The Underground Networks That Keep The World Turning 4/7/2024

   In this article, read about the importance of unseen water infrastructure and the need for investment and maintenance. Explore the processes and challenges involved in delivering clean water and managing wastewater.

8. What Is PFAS? 2/21/2020

   PFOA (perfluorooctanic acid) and PFOS (perflurooctane sulfonate) are organic synthetic chemicals that have been used in manufacturing a multitude of industrial and consumer-based products including coatings, carpeting, and fire-fighting foams. Over several decades, they have contaminated the environment, specifically our drinking water sources, causing significant health concerns that recently prompted the EPA to take action.

9. Understanding Options When Selecting An Effective, Low-Cost PFAS Solution 2/5/2021

   Municipal water utilities throughout the U.S. are increasingly grappling with the need to address PFAS once it is detected in source water. Because standards are a moving target while treatment options are limited and can represent a massive expense, addressing PFAS can be especially challenging for small water systems. The key to finding an optimal solution requires a thorough investigation of the available options.

10. Lead Service Lines And US 1/31/2024

    Lead Service Lines (LSLs) pose serious health risks, but the Kemio™ testing device can quickly identify them for removal and replacement with copper pipes. Collaboration is needed to prioritize testing and removal for safe drinking water.