Water Online Highlights

81. Depth By Design: How OptiFiber Cloth Filtration Media Achieves Superior Filtration And Lower Cost Of Ownership 11/9/2025

    Not all cloth filtration media are created equal. OptiFiber’s woven depth filtration design delivers superior solids removal, more efficient backwashing, and longer lifespan —reducing total cost of ownership for wastewater utilities.

82. HAAs In The EU: Monitoring For Haloacetic Acids Under The Drinking Water Directive 11/7/2025
    In this Q&A, Dr. Elke Süss of Metrohm addresses the urgent need for haloacetic acid testing in response to “one of the most significant updates to EU drinking water monitoring in recent years.”
83. Wastewater Discharges From Alaskan Cruises Are Putting Ecosystems In Peril 11/7/2025

    For years, the coastal regions of Alaska have been popular cruise spots. However, the beautiful landscapes and clear waterways the region is known for have become the epicenter of a serious environmental crisis fueled by cruise ship operations.

84. Building Institutional Memory: Connecting Infrastructure Design And Operations 11/6/2025

    As water utilities face unprecedented challenges driven by climate change and the need for adaptive planning, the traditional separation between capital design work and ongoing operational performance is rapidly becoming unsustainable. Thankfully, connected digital tools are breaking down these barriers.

85. Collaborating To Execute The AI-Water Nexus 11/6/2025

    Amazon and Xylem partner to tackle Mexico’s leaking water systems as the country balances water scarcity and a growing tech sector.

86. Taking The Lead On Ditching Lead 11/5/2025

    AWWA C800, Underground Service Line Valves and Fittings, was built around the use of one brass alloy, C83600, also known as leaded red brass, favored for its manufacturability and low cost. Over the last two decades, the waterworks industry has transitioned to brass alloys that meet the definition of lead-free for most surfaces contacting potable water.

87. Secure Use Of AI 11/5/2025

    Tips for enhancing cybersecurity while using AI at water utilities — keeping our critical infrastructure safe.

88. Structured Data vs. Unstructured Data 11/5/2025

    Gigi Karmous-Edwards explains the difference and reveals why unstructured data is a game-changer for water utilities.

89. Gaining Efficiency With AI 11/5/2025

    Robert Bornhofen of DC Water shares results from the utility's use of an AI assistant for daily and common tasks — how it was embraced and how much time was saved.  

90. Large Language Models And OCR: Oh, The Capabilities! 11/5/2025

    How AI-enabled optical character recognition (OCR) simplifies data collection, enhances insights, and improves decision-making for more efficient and effective utility operations.