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After The Fire: What The 2026 Wildfires And El Niño Could Mean For U.S. Lakes And Reservoirs In 2027
In July, smoke from Canadian wildfires spread across the upper Midwest and Northeast. Now a strengthening El Niño is set to influence the coming winter. Both events matter to lake and reservoir managers because their effects on water quality will continue to emerge long after the skies clear or the El Niño passes.  Continue Reading..
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Why UV-AOP Is Becoming A Cornerstone For Potable Reuse
UV-AOP can provide a critical treatment barrier for potable reuse, while demonstration skids help utilities validate performance under site-specific conditions before committing to full-scale systems.  Continue Reading..
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Particle Size Matters: Distinguishing Densified Sludge From Aerobic Granular Sludge
Particle size helps distinguish DAS from AGS, influencing biological performance, settling, capacity, economics, and which wastewater treatment applications each technology best serves.  Continue Reading..
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The Time To Start LCRI Compliance Is Now
The clock is ticking on Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) compliance, and waiting until 2027 is not an option. In this Water Online Live event overview, learn from industry experts Lauren Wasserstrom (Jacobs) and Kristin Epstein (CDM Smith) on how utilities can move from inventory development to action.  Continue Reading..
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The Knowledge Is Retiring: What UI/UX Can Bring To Water Treatment
Better user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design can help water utilities preserve operator knowledge and bring new hires up to speed.  Continue Reading..
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Safeguarding Reliable Water Service In The Face Of Uncertainty
Potential threats to clean drinking water may be formidable, but we’re not defenseless against them. Modern water systems and utilities protect water resources and ensure reliable service in the face of uncertainty with disciplined, data-driven asset management.  Continue Reading..
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Modernizing Pump Stations Without Compromising Cybersecurity
Incremental digitalization can help wastewater teams reduce field workloads, improve system visibility, respond to disruptions, and modernize legacy infrastructure without a wholesale technology overhaul.  Continue Reading..
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Why Produced Water Treatment Is Becoming Critical For Sustainable Oil & Gas Operations
Produced water is far from ordinary wastewater. It typically contains high concentrations of dissolved salts, residual hydrocarbons, suspended solids, heavy metals, chemical additives, and naturally occurring contaminants. Without proper treatment, managing these complex waste streams becomes both environmentally risky and financially burdensome.  Continue Reading..
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Why Temperature Matters In Photometric Water Testing
Temperature shifts during colorimetric testing can bias photometric results, with ammonia methods showing double-digit deviations outside the 20°C reference condition used for calibration.  Continue Reading..
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How Incremental Digitalization Empowers Wastewater Teams
Incremental digitalization can help wastewater teams reduce field workloads, improve system visibility, respond to disruptions, and modernize legacy infrastructure without a wholesale technology overhaul.  Continue Reading..

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New ABC Report Finds More Opportunities To Put Wastewater Plants To Work

A new nationwide survey of U.S. wastewater facilities reveals opportunities to expand the production of renewable energy from wastewater, make greater use of existing digesters, and put more organic waste to productive use.

Technology Drives UKWIR Pipeline Database Enhancement Project

A valuable database that provides water companies with insights into pipes for water and sewer networks is being overhauled. UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) has released an invitation for expressions of interest (EoIs) to revise its National Failures Database, to better safeguard below ground infrastructure in a transformative technological age.

TPU Researchers Determined How The Type And Concentration Of Impurities Affect Mechanical Purification Of Wastewater

Researchers from Tomsk Polytechnic University and the S.S. Kutateladze Institute of Thermophysics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences conducted experimental studies and determined the sedimentation and stratification characteristics of impurities in industrial wastewater from metallurgical and pulp and paper enterprises.

High-Salinity Wastewater Treatment: A Complete Guide To Technologies, Costs, And Compliance

High-salinity wastewater is one of the most challenging streams facing industry and municipalities today.

Mueller Water Products Appoints Michael Morgan As Chief Financial Officer

Mueller Water Products, Inc. (NYSE: MWA), a leading manufacturer and marketer of products and solutions used in the transmission, distribution and measurement of water in North America, today announced a planned transition of its Chief Financial Officer with the appointment of Michael Morgan as Executive Vice President, Finance, effective October 28, 2026.