Drinking Water Treatment Resources

  1. A Strong Track Record Of Innovative Iron And Manganese Treatment 9/13/2021

    For many utilities, properly treating the iron and manganese in source water is critical to maintaining good customer relationships. When iron and manganese are present, they are often accompanied by arsenic contamination. Here are several examples of utilities that successfully installed treatment systems to address the trio of contaminants.

  2. A Better Approach To Iron And Manganese Removal 9/13/2021

    The aesthetic impact of iron and manganese on finished water — altering its color, odor, and/or taste — is the top driver of municipal utility customer complaints. While there are well-established treatment processes for these contaminants, innovative medias can provide many benefits that traditional technologies lack. This includes lower capital and operating costs, as well as a smaller footprint in some cases.

  3. Drinking-Water And Wastewater Infrastructure Act Of 2021: The Breakdown For Metered Technology 9/10/2021

    In May of 2021, the Senate passed the Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021 (DWWI Act). They have allocated $250 million of grant money, broken down into $50 million segments each year starting in 2022 and ending in 2026. Due to this bipartisan legislation, small public water systems should consider taking advantage of this unique funding opportunity. Keep reading to see if you may qualify.

  4. AFC SEMPER RPM Used To Study New Fairfield, California Transmission Line 9/9/2021

    In March 2021, the city of Fairfield, California’s Water Division was tasked with commissioning a new 36-inch Cross Town Transmission Line (CTTL). The CTTL will enhance the already robust distribution system and better serve the water needs of the Water Division’s 33,000 customers. This new CTTL, however, will change the dynamics of the city’s current distribution system. To better understand how the new CTTL would affect operations, the AMERICAN Flow Control SEMPER Remote Pressure Monitor (RPM) was deployed to strategic points throughout the system.

  5. Big Ideas For Small Water Agencies Facing Chemical Contaminants In Drinking Water 9/7/2021

    Who should pay, literally and figuratively, for chemical contamination of source water?

  6. Calculating ROI When Adding Zeta Potential To A Water Treatment Facility 9/1/2021

    The application of zeta potential for the diagnosis and control of water treatment processes is not new. Research papers regularly cited on this subject date back decades and in fact most of the basic understanding of how zeta potential can be used to control coagulant dose remains similar to those early investigations. 

  7. ABB Flowmeters Help Keep Macallan Whisky At Its Peak 8/4/2021

    Accurate measurement delivered by a range of ABB flowmeters is helping the company behind the world-renowned Macallan whisky brand to maintain its high product quality standards following its move to its new 187.2M USD distillery.   

  8. ABB Flowmeters Help Cut Water Loss In Bangkok 8/4/2021

    The Metropolitan Waterworks Authority (MWA) produces and supplies drinking water to over 11 million people in the Bangkok Metropolitan area covering the provinces of Bangkok, Nonthaburi, and Samutprakarn. On average, around 5.47 million cubic meters of water gets distributed daily through a network of pipelines spanning 37,700 kilometers.

  9. Careful Management Of Our Water Supply Reduces Water Stress 8/3/2021

    Every year the UN works to highlight the importance of one of our most precious natural resources on World Water Day. This year the UN’s campaign calls on people to share what water means to them. Thirst quenching, life giving and cleansing, it is significant to us all. Close management of our water supplies can ensure there is enough for everyone.

  10. Memosens 2.0: Cutting-Edge Sensor Technology Reloaded 8/3/2021

    Memosens technology has revolutionized liquid analysis technology. It converts the measured value to a digital signal and transfers it inductively to the transmitter, eliminating the problems associated with moisture. With signal alarms in the event of transmission disruption, Memosens offers safe data transfer for increased availability of the measuring point and trouble-free processes. With Memosens 2.0, measuring points become completely future-proof and ready for IIoT.