Drinking Water Treatment Resources

41. Engineering Resilience In Water Supply: How Ozone-Based Oxidation Supports DC Water's Pure Water DC Vision 1/21/2026

    Securing urban water futures requires shifting toward resilient, multi-source supplies. Advanced oxidation provides a critical barrier against emerging contaminants, enhancing treatment efficiency and ensuring long-term reliability without chemical residuals. Explore the foundations of engineering a decentralized, drought-proof water supply.

42. 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.
43. 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.
44. Understanding The Limit Of Detection 1/7/2026

    Accurate low-level turbidity monitoring requires a deep understanding of detection limits and the variables affecting measurement sensitivity. Learn how refined laboratory techniques and standardized spiking protocols ensure precision in demanding water treatment applications.

45. 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.

46. 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.

47. Custom Tank Designs That Actively Manage PFAS Mass Transfer Zone (MTZ) 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. Success Roadmap For Advanced Metering Infrastructure Installations 12/11/2025

    For a water utility of any size to function properly, effective meter reading is a vital aspect of day-to-day operations. Meter reading supports both ends of the transaction, ensuring that water is being properly delivered, accounted for and billed each month.

49. Engineered For Impact: The Carbon That Stands Out In PFAS Treatment 12/10/2025

    Filtrasorb 400’s agglomerated pore structure and high volumetric capacity deliver unmatched PFAS removal, longer run times, and lower lifecycle costs—outperforming direct-activated carbons in real-world and lab testing.

50. Legionella And The Need For Next-Generation Detection: Steps Water Utilities Can Take To Alleviate The Risk 12/8/2025
    As water systems grow more complex and climate patterns shift, Legionella is emerging as one of the most persistent and underestimated risks in the built environment. The threat to public health from Legionnaires' disease will likely further escalate unless decisive action is taken.