More Regulations and Legislation Features

  1. Colorado Utility Removes PFCS From Well With Xylem's Ion Exchange System 12/5/2025

    Perfluoro compounds (PFCs), which are suspected carcinogens, are a growing concern for communities and a challenge that many water utilities need to address. When the Stratmoor Hills Water District detected PFCs in a seasonal well, the utility partnered with Evoqua, a Xylem company, to find a cost-effective solution.

  2. Full Scale Installation: City Of Pewaukee, Wisconsin 8/13/2012

    WRT has been contracted for 20 years to remove the contaminant from a well that provides drinking water to some 12,000 people in Pewaukee, located 20 miles west of Milwaukee. The treatment system, capable of processing 183,000 gallons of water a day, will lower the amount of radium in the water to a level below the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) requirements, ensuring that the city has safe drinking water. 

  3. Martin County Saves Millions With leadCAST's Automated Workflows And Statistical Analysis To Tackle LCRR 5/23/2025

    With the LCRR deadline fast approaching and over 59% of its service lines unverified, Martin County recognized the significant work ahead in preparing to meet the LCRR requirements. The county needed to establish a clear strategy for its compliance program, and to support this effort, it needed an engineering consulting partner with extensive expertise in LCRR.

  4. Practical Ion Exchange Strategies For PFAS Treatment 9/1/2026

    As PFAS contaminants continue to reshape water treatment priorities, utilities, engineers, and treatment professionals are being asked to make high-stakes technology decisions with rapidly evolving information. Ion exchange offers a proven, high-performance option—but knowing when, where, and how to apply it is essential to achieving reliable results.

  5. Key West Resort Utilities Maximizes Reuse And Nutrient Recovery 11/25/2025

    Water scarcity poses unique challenges to KW Resort Utilities Corp. (KWRU), the utility firm that provides wastewater management, wastewater recovery, and wastewater treatment in the region. KWRU began operation in the late 1960s and has worked hard over the decades to keep up with wastewater needs as population and tourism have boomed, spurred by land reclamation and development. 

  6. Smith & Loveless Preaches Quality In Manufacturing 12/15/2011

    Frank Rebori, president of Smith & Loveless, sat down with Water Online Radio for this live interview from the show floor at WEFTEC 2011 in Los Angeles. Rebori discussed the company's 65-year history, its current successes, and the main products it sells: wastewater pumping and treatment equipment, as well as headworks (grit removal) equipment.

  7. Monochloramine Monitoring – Reliable Analysis, Safer Drinking Water 6/30/2015

    The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), enacted in 1974, is the main federal law that ensures the quality of Americans' drinking water. Under SDWA, EPA sets standards for drinking water quality and oversees the states, localities, and water suppliers who implement those standards. The law was amended in 1986 & 1996 requiring many actions to protect drinking water and its sources.

  8. Optimizing PFAS Removal In The Presence Of Other Contaminants 1/19/2022

    Here are some considerations that can help water treatment plant (WTP) supervisors, operators, and their consulting engineers achieve their PFAS removal goals more efficiently and cost effectively despite the added challenges.

  9. Preparing For Algae Season 7/25/2016

    For water treatment operators and utility officials, the summer months don’t just mean sunshine, pool parties, and barbecues. The season also brings the peak time for algal blooms, the toxic clouds formed in surface water thanks to increased nutrient contamination and rising temperatures. With rising instances of toxic algae around the country and increased regulations for eliminating it, utilities have had to keep pace.

  10. The Role Of Ultraviolet Treatment In Protecting India's Water 10/30/2018

    Protecting public health and the environment by treating and inactivating water and wastewater is a global endeavor. India is no exception, and with a rise in population and industrialization, protection of water resources is critical.