Water Online Highlights

  1. How Artificial Intelligence (AI) Is Transforming Water Loss Management For Utilities 1/22/2026

    AI is reshaping water loss management by turning complex utility data into clearer priorities, faster insights, and more proactive decision-making—without replacing the people responsible for running the system.

  2. 7 Common Pump Failures In Manufacturing Plants, And How To Prevent Them 1/22/2026
    Water pumps are the quiet workhorses of manufacturing plants, as they support everything from cooling and boiler feed systems to handling wastewater and chemical processing. When water pumps run reliably, operations stay on schedule. However, when they fail, disruptions can quickly spread across an entire facility.
  3. Can We Eliminate PFAS Forever? 1/22/2026

    Dr. Rosa Yu, National PFAS Lead at Carollo Engineers, discusses the fate of PFAS as treatment technologies evolve from removal with a PFAS byproduct to complete destruction, which would eliminate the chemicals from the water cycle, thus taking "forever" out of their name.

  4. PFAS BATs: What Are The Best Available Technologies For Treating "Forever Chemicals"? 1/22/2026

    Adam Feffer, National PFAS Practice Leader at Black & Veatch, lists the Best Available Technologies, or BATs, that the U.S. EPA has recognized for the removal of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). According to the current rule (but subject to change), solutions to remove two specific PFAS — PFOA and PFOS — down to 4.0 parts per trillion must be implemented by 2029. Drinking water utilities will likely select among the treatment options shared in this clip.

  5. What To Know Before You Invest In New Headworks Equipment 1/21/2026

    Successful headworks investments depend on understanding site needs, matching technology to application, evaluating total cost of ownership, and choosing vendors that prioritize long-term performance and reliable support.

  6. 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.

  7. The Water Online Show: How Public And Private Partners Are Transforming Urban Stormwater 1/21/2026

    The Water Online Show kicks off its new season with an in‑depth discussion on stormwater management, focusing on New York City’s innovative partnership with Arcadis. Guest Shandor Szalay, the National Stormwater Resilience Practice Lead at Arcadis, explains how climate‑driven superstorms and aging urban infrastructure have pushed the city to rethink stormwater strategies.

  8. Water In 2026: The Nexus Of Policy, Technology, And Resilience 1/20/2026
    As water systems become more circular and complex, understanding and managing the subsurface — the hidden half of the water cycle — is becoming a critical enabler of resilience. This article explores the key trends shaping this new reality, from tackling “forever chemicals” to the water strategies redefining heavy industry.
  9. Myths vs. Reality: Data Centers And Water Usage 1/15/2026

    In this article, we’ll break down myths vs. reality around data centers and water. We’ll clarify what “water usage” really means in this context, the types of cooling systems (from evaporative cooling towers to closed-loop recycled water systems), how much water is actually consumed vs. returned, and whether data center water use truly deprives communities of drinking water.

  10. Greenline In Wastewater Treatment For Pollution Control - Improving Environmental Quality Through Advanced Chemical Dosing Solutions 1/15/2026

    This application note explores how Greenline pumps enhance odor control systems by delivering precise chemical dosing for odor mitigation and pH control, ensuring cleaner air and improved quality of life.