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Building The Augmented Operator: A Manager's Guide To Training For AI-Powered Utility
As water and wastewater utilities expand SCADA, advanced analytics, and AI, managers must prepare operators to turn those signals into reliable operational decisions. The goal is not to replace certified professionals but to build an augmented workforce that can supervise automation, question model outputs, and protect treatment performance under changing plant conditions.  Continue Reading..
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How Municipalities Can Modernize Aging Wastewater Infrastructure Without Disrupting Service
Municipal wastewater systems age under constant pressure, yet communities still need and expect reliable service every hour of the day. With careful planning, phased work, trenchless methods, smart monitoring, and stronger asset management, municipalities can upgrade critical infrastructure while keeping homes, businesses, and public facilities running safely, efficiently, and predictably throughout the process.  Continue Reading..
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America's Water Infrastructure Reckoning Has Arrived
Local governments across the country are confronting a reality that can no longer be ignored: a significant portion of America’s water infrastructure has reached or exceeded its intended lifespan.  Continue Reading..
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Geomembrane Liner Selection For Municipal Wastewater Lagoons: HDPE vs. LLDPE vs. RPP — A Field Installer's Perspective
High-density polyethylene (HDPE), linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), and reinforced polypropylene (RPP), among other materials, all show up on municipal wastewater and manure lagoon liner projects. Each of these lagoon liners has a place, and the differences aren't just chemistry on a datasheet; they show up physically on site.  Continue Reading..
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The Future Of Field Water Testing: Shifting From Sequential To Parallel Analysis
Manual water testing drains operational hours and increases human error. Transitioning to parallel analysis lets field technicians test multiple parameters simultaneously, reducing testing times by up to 75% while improving field data integrity.  Continue Reading..
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Brackish Water Desalination: A Strategic Imperative For Sustainable Water Stewardship Across The American Water Landscape
As droughts intensify, groundwater depletes, and climate extremes worsen, many water-stressed regions are increasingly turning to brackish groundwater desalination, for both potable use and industrial applications where water quality demands are less stringent. Hence, brackish water reserves are emerging fast as a strategic priority, ensuring a supplement for long-term national water security.  Continue Reading..
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Microbial And Disinfection Byproducts Regulations: Paving The Way For Efficient Compliance
Given the ongoing regulatory activity in the water industry, it’s hard to imagine another major drinking water rule on the horizon. But the U.S. EPA is planning revisions to the microbial and disinfection byproducts (MDBP) regulations.  Continue Reading..
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Why Smart Valves Are About To Redefine Water Infrastructure
For years, water metering followed a predictable path: manual reads, AMR, AMI, more visibility, more data. But utilities are now entering a different operational reality. Visibility alone no longer protects infrastructure.  Continue Reading..
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The Resilient Utility: Why AI Is The New Social Safety Net For Water
For vulnerable communities, the cost of infrastructure fragility is not just financial; it is existential. By shifting our focus from "smart water" to "resilient water," we can use AI to build a social safety net that protects both our infrastructure and the communities that depend on it.  Continue Reading..
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From Compliance To Resilience: Practical Lessons In OT Recovery For Water Utilities
Water and wastewater utilities have become attractive targets for cybercriminals and state-sponsored actors. CISA has repeatedly warned that drinking water and wastewater systems are vulnerable because they often lack the resources and technical capacity to adopt rigorous cybersecurity practices. The question is no longer whether your utility will face a cyber incident, but when — and whether you will be ready.  Continue Reading..

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WQA Applauds Drinking Water Legislation

The Water Quality Association applauds bipartisan efforts in the U.S. Senate to advance legislation that will strengthen federal investments in drinking water and expand access to proven water treatment solutions for families across the country.

NACWA Honors Nation's Top-Performing Utilities, Outstanding Leaders

The National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) recognized the nation's top-performing clean water utilities and honored outstanding leaders in the water sector during a July 15 ceremony at the 2026 Utility Leadership Conference in Cleveland.

Metropolitan Partners With Federal Government To Help Water Levels In Historic-Low Lake Mead

With the water level at Lake Mead projected to soon reach its lowest point since it was initially filled, Metropolitan Water District is working with the federal government to help add water to the reservoir and protect hydropower generation at Hoover Dam, under an agreement approved today by Metropolitan's Board of Directors.

PFAS Removal Technologies: Challenges And Innovations In Water Treatment

It's hard to find a more technically challenging contaminant within the global water industry today than per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). As compared to traditional organic pollutants, PFAS are incredibly persistent because of their extreme stability — largely attributable to their carbon-fluorine bond — which resists biotic degradation, oxidation, hydrolysis, and thermal decomposition under most environmental conditions.

High Levels Of Forever Chemicals Found On Wastewater Filters

A significant buildup of “forever chemical” concentrations on reverse osmosis filters used in desalination and advanced wastewater treatment highlights the need for proper handling, disposal and recycling.

Blue-White Industries Now Offering Custom Chemical Feed Skid Systems

Blue-White Industries now offers custom-engineered chemical feed skid systems for municipal and industrial applications. Customers specify the configuration and components — Blue-White engineers assemble the unit into a single, ready-to-install system built around the customer's requirements.