Wastewater Treatment Resources

1. How To Manage Warm-Season Biological Upsets In Wastewater Lagoons 8/20/2026

   The rate of biological activity in a treatment lagoon is largely a function of water temperature. Once the water rises above roughly 59 °F (15 °C), metabolic rates increase across the entire microbial and invertebrate community.

2. Sample Collection And Storage: Protecting Water Quality Results From The Start 8/18/2026

   Flawless analytical procedures mean little if samples are compromised before testing. Discover how proper container selection, representative collection techniques, and rigorous preservation protocols prevent pre-analysis error to ensure defensible, accurate water quality results.

3. Reverse Osmosis Gets Smarter: New Technologies Target Energy Use And Membrane Fouling 8/18/2026

   Nearly 45–60% of a reverse osmosis (RO) plant's operating cost is linked to energy consumption, while membrane fouling can reduce productivity by 15–40% and increase cleaning costs by thousands of dollars annually. The newest generation of RO systems is therefore focused on reducing energy demand, extending membrane life, and using intelligent monitoring to predict fouling before performance declines.

4. How To Check Colorimetric Accuracy And Troubleshoot Unexpected Results 8/17/2026

   Achieve defensible testing results by mastering analytical controls. Learn how strategic blank corrections, scheduled primary and secondary standard verifications, and systematic troubleshooting eliminate measurement errors and simplify regulatory compliance across everyday laboratory operations.

5. When Water Test Results Don't Add Up 8/17/2026

   Undetected interferences in water analysis lead to reporting errors and costly compliance failures. Learn how to identify sample matrix disruptions using spike-and-recovery testing and apply practical lab techniques to ensure accurate, compliant data.

6. From Two Data Points To A Living Map: Proactive Distribution Management 7/27/2026

   Relying on sparse monitoring points forces utilities to infer water quality across broad networks. Continuous, multi-point data collection delivers real-time visibility, allowing operators to detect trends early, optimize maintenance, and transition to proactive distribution management.

7. Legionella And The Buildings You Don't Control: Monitoring Hot-Water And Premise Sections 7/27/2026

   Premise plumbing and hot-water systems are vulnerable to rapid residual decay and biological growth. Continuous, flow-independent monitoring delivers minute-by-minute tracking in stagnant, high-risk zones, helping operators verify disinfection and maintain safety before issues arise.

8. 2,080 Hours: What Five Sensors Gave Back To One Utility 7/24/2026

   Routine sensor maintenance silently drains utility workforce capacity through constant recalibration, reagent refills, and travel time. Transitioning to low-maintenance monitoring technology reclaims thousands of operator hours, allowing short-handed crews to focus on vital system infrastructure priorities.

9. Data Centers Are Coming For Your Water. Your Meters And Analyzers Are Your Defense. 7/24/2026

   Rapid industrial expansion and data center growth strain municipal water supplies. Eliminating continuous analyzer sample waste and targeting line flushing recovers treated water, strengthening local supply security and demonstrating responsible resource management.

10. The Cheapest Capital You'll Deploy This Year Is The Sensor That Doesn't Break 7/24/2026

    A growing infrastructure funding gap requires utilities to maximize every capital dollar. Relying on continuous, trustworthy monitoring data allows systems to shift away from age-based asset replacement and target maintenance precisely where water quality degrades.