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1. Biological Treatment Hire Keeps Wastewater Plant Compliant 9/10/2024

   A Northumbrian Water wastewater treatment plant has kept its biological treatment online and within environmental consent during an equipment upgrade with the installation of two temporary T300 WCSEE Hybrid submerged moving-bed, fixed-film reactors from wastewater equipment specialist WCS Environmental Engineering (WCSEE).

2. City Of Lindsay Wins $9.5M Settlement To Help Clean Up Drinking Water 9/10/2024

   The City of Lindsay today announced a $9.5M settlement with SQM North America Corporation, a subsidiary of large Chilean mining company Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile, in a lawsuit seeking the costs of removing the toxic chemical perchlorate from the City's drinking water supply. 

3. Veolia North America Issues Annual Sustainability Report Detailing Regional Performance 9/10/2024

   Veolia North America (VNA) released its annual Sustainability Report, featuring the company’s regional performance on a wide range of environmental, social and governance goals, as well as work to help its customers meet their environmental goals.

4. WaterEquity Announces $100M+ Raised For New Impact Fund Focused On Climate-Resilient Water And Sanitation Infrastructure 9/10/2024

   WaterEquity, an asset manager dedicated to financing water and sanitation solutions in emerging and frontier markets, today announced it has achieved a milestone in raising more than $100M for its Water & Climate Resilience Fund (the “Fund”).

5. Digital Trial Reduces I&I Wastewater Costs 9/10/2024

   Inflow of stormwater and infiltration of groundwater into wastewater systems is a constant operational challenge for managers. Now, Håbo municipality in Sweden is tackling the challenge head-on with an innovative digital approach, says Adam Wood, chief product officer at water analytics company Infotiles.

6. Toxic Mess: DOD Giving Safe Water Only To Areas With PFAS Three Times Higher Than EPA Limit 9/9/2024

   The Defense Department is under fire for a new memo revealing it will provide clean drinking water only to communities polluted by the toxic “forever chemicals” at levels much higher than new federal limits.

7. Metron Unveils Ultrasonic Smart Water Meter, Dedicated Utility App At NRWA WaterPro 2024 9/9/2024

   Metron, the global leader in cellular-based smart metering and water intelligence, today launched two exciting new products: WaterScope Utility, an advanced analytics app streamlining frontline operations across complex municipal water systems; and the Metron Spectrum Wave, an advanced ultrasonic smart meter combining versatility and resilience with best-in-class data capture.

8. Enhanced Treatment Can Speed-Up Spill Reduction 9/9/2024

   Public and political pressure on water companies to address the issue of sewage spills into rivers and seas means overflows are no longer solely an issue for operations teams.

9. EcoClarity And Yorkshire Water Join Forces In Fight Against Fatbergs 9/9/2024

   Trials of a cutting-edge fats, oils and grease (FOG) Recovery Hub at Yorkshire Water’s wastewater treatment works in Hull, UK, are helping the utility improve environmental performance while lowering costs, says Chris Clemes, chief executive of engineering technology company EcoClarity.

10. Introducing The Sensaphone Sentry System: 24/7 Monitoring Solution For Water And Wastewater Facilities 9/9/2024

    The new Sensaphone Sentry system provides water and wastewater facility operators with a simple and affordable solution for around-the-clock equipment and critical condition monitoring.