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5 Common AMI Implementation Mistakes And How To Navigate Them

Thursday, April 23, 2026

The journey from manual water-meter reads to a fully integrated digital ecosystem is long and complex. To help utilities along, the Smart Water Networks Forum (SWAN) released the global Smart Metering Playbook, which includes both implementation best practices and common pitfalls. Here are five common advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) rollout mistakes from the Playbook, along with examples of how to overcome them. Continue Reading..

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Why Multi‑Commodity Utilities Need Smart Meter Data Management

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Breaking down data silos allows multi-commodity utilities to improve operational efficiency and infrastructure visibility. By managing water and electric data on a shared platform, providers can detect leaks faster and support long-term conservation goals. Continue Reading..

Beyond Clarification: Optimizing Polyacrylamide Selection For High-Complexity Industrial Wastewater Treatment

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Polyacrylamide (PAM) selection in industrial wastewater treatment is frequently reduced to a trial-and-error exercise, resulting in reagent waste, inconsistent effluent quality, and inflated operating costs. This article presents a structured framework for PAM optimization across three critical variables — ionic charge density, molecular weight, and coagulant synergy. Continue Reading..

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The Industry Has Money, Technology, And Urgency — So Why Is Nothing Moving Faster? (7 Takeaways From The Water Week 2026 Press Conference)

By Travis Kennedy
Monday, April 20, 2026

The water industry faces a critical disconnect between available federal funding and project execution. As workforce shortages and regulatory risks accelerate, stakeholders must bridge the communication gap to ensure long-term resilience and infrastructure stability. Hear from Water Online's publisher, Travis Kennedy, about these topics and more that were discussed at Water Week 2026. Continue Reading..

When Growth Outpaces Infrastructure: How The City Of Conroe Built A Future-Forward Software-Defined Water System Ready For What's Next

Monday, April 20, 2026

For fast-growing cities, the challenge is no longer whether modernization is needed, but how to do it without increasing risk or complexity. The City of Conroe, Texas offers a clear example of what it looks like to modernize with intent, by addressing not just equipment, but the underlying architecture of water operations. Continue Reading..

Beyond Clarifiers: How Advanced Primary Filtration Solves Wet Weather Capacity Challenges

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Pile cloth media filtration treats wet weather flows in real time, increasing capacity, improving removal efficiency, and helping utilities reduce reliance on limited stormwater storage. Continue Reading..

Precision Control In The Aeration Basin: A Case Study In Flow-Based DO Stabilization

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Flow-based DO control and advanced blowers help stabilize aeration, reduce energy consumption, and improve treatment performance, turning a major wastewater cost center into an efficiency opportunity. Continue Reading..

Drinking Water Contaminated With 'Forever Chemicals' During Pregnancy Linked To An Increased Risk Of Childhood Asthma

Monday, April 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. Continue Reading..

The Evolution Of Efficient Biosolids Solutions

Monday, April 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. Continue Reading..

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The Pragmatic Shift In Source Water Protection: Moving From Symptom Management To Root-Cause Accountability

Thursday, April 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. Continue Reading..

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EPA To Invest $90 Million To Strengthen Water Infrastructure For Tribes And Rural Communities

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced that it will use $90 million in grant funding to develop and revitalize drinking water and wastewater infrastructure that supports Tribal communities and rural America.

EPA Launches New Lead Website In Renewed Trump EPA Focus To Reduce Lead Exposures

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the release of new public education tools about lead poisoning prevention, including a new StoryMap about Lead and Children’s Health and EPA’s lead website, epa.gov/lead.

Trump EPA Updates PFAS Destruction And Disposal Guidance To Protect American Communities

Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is providing updated, science-backed guidance for the destruction and disposal of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

Ecolab Unleashes Water Intelligence To Drive Growth In The AI Era

As artificial intelligence defines a new era of growth, businesses are navigating a fast-changing world, and demand for our most critical resource, water, is rapidly rising.

San Jose Water Proof-Of-Concept Demonstration Facility To Turn Recycled Water Into Drinking Water

San Jose Water (SJW) today announced a new project to purify recycled water into high-quality drinking water, strengthening Silicon Valley’s long-term access to reliable water supplies and assuring affordability for customers.

Registration Now Open: Free Virtual Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Workshop

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) will be hosting a free, virtual half-day Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) workshop on Wednesday, April 29th from 9 am – 1:15 pm.

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