Water Online Highlights

  1. Drinking Water Contaminated With 'Forever Chemicals' During Pregnancy Linked To An Increased Risk Of Childhood Asthma — New Study 4/13/2026
    While most of us are routinely exposed to low levels of PFAS, some communities are exposed to far higher levels from nearby pollution sources. A new study shows that in one of these at-risk communities, children were more likely to develop asthma if their mothers were exposed to very high PFAS levels during pregnancy.
  2. The Evolution Of Efficient Biosolids Solutions 4/13/2026

    Modern biosolids management requires sophisticated biological treatment to achieve Class A pathogen reduction and efficient solids destruction. Explore how integrated aerobic digestion and nutrient management technologies provide reliable, cost-effective paths toward regulatory compliance.

  3. AVT - AVT EZ Valve Install Keeps Work On Track At German Oil Refinery 4/10/2026

    Industrial repairs at height require lightweight, efficient solutions to maintain production schedules. Under-pressure valve insertion allows for the rapid creation of isolation points on elevated pipelines, ensuring system continuity and safety without the need for extensive shutdowns.

  4. Fyfe - Intermountain Power Plant 4/10/2026

    Critical cooling water systems require high-strength, internal rehabilitation to avoid the costs of excavation. Carbon fiber-reinforced polymer systems provide a 50-year standalone structural solution for large-diameter pipelines, ensuring operational reliability and efficient installation during scheduled plant outages.

  5. Fyfe - 100-Year-Old Penstock Given New Lease Of Life By Tyfo System 4/10/2026

    Revitalizing aging steel penstocks requires high-strength, standalone structural solutions. Advanced carbon fiber systems provide a watertight, durable liner that manages internal pressures and extreme temperatures, restoring full operational capacity to hydroelectric assets while minimizing project costs and downtime.

  6. Fyfe - Drinking Water Reservoir Seismic Rehabilitation 4/10/2026

    Upgrading reservoirs for seismic resilience requires high-strength, lightweight solutions. Fiber-reinforced polymer wraps provide essential structural reinforcement without adding dead weight, allowing for flexible, cost-effective installation that ensures long-term utility safety and continued community use of recreational spaces.

  7. Fyfe - 100-Year-Old Bridge Piers Rehabilitated 4/10/2026

    Protecting historic marine infrastructure requires durable, environmentally safe solutions. Fiber-reinforced polymer wraps provide an impermeable, high-strength jacket for aging concrete piers, preventing water intrusion and environmental degradation while ensuring long-term structural reliability in sensitive reservoir environments.

  8. GeoTree - LOCTITE GeoSpray Minimize Impact To Wildlife And Water Quality During A Creek Culvert Rehabilitation 4/9/2026

    Trenchless geopolymer rehabilitation offers a sustainable solution for culvert repair in sensitive ecosystems. Its rapid-curing, low-toxicity properties allow for quick service reinstatement, preserving hydraulic capacity and protecting local water quality and aquatic life without the need for disruptive excavation.

  9. Water Leaders Head To D.C. For National Policy Fly-In 4/9/2026

    This week, water and wastewater executives from across the U.S. will gather in Washington, D.C. for the National Water Policy Fly-In. Held annually, this summit bridges the technical and legislative realities of utility management.

  10. The Pragmatic Shift In Source Water Protection: Moving From Symptom Management To Root-Cause Accountability 4/9/2026
    A shift in how we approach source water protection is long overdue. Currently, we are trapped in a cycle of escalating costs, forced to treat symptoms like algae and invasive weeds expediently with chemicals while the underlying risk in the reservoir compounds. True risk management requires breaking this cycle.