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The Hidden Legionella Risk In Closed-Loop Systems

Monday, April 27, 2026

For a long time, it’s been assumed that closed-loop water systems — those commonly found in building heating systems, air-conditioning units, and cooling systems — are at a low risk for Legionella. However, there are many reasons why closed-loop systems can actually inadvertently promote the risk of Legionella. Continue Reading..

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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..

Heavy Rain On Snow Is Testing Aging Dams Across Michigan And Wisconsin — This Is The Future In A Warming World

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

For much of Michigan and Wisconsin, as well as northern Illinois, 2026 has been the wettest March and April on record. The region’s aging water infrastructure was never designed for the volume of water it is facing. That’s a troubling sign for the future, with flooding becoming more common as global temperatures rise. 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..

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Rain Enhancement Technologies Introduces Industry-First Guaranteed 10% Precipitation Enhancement

Rain Enhancement Technologies Holdco, Inc., a leading provider of ionization rainfall generation technology, today announced that it will guarantee a minimum 10% precipitation enhancement for all clients deploying its Weather Enhancement Technology Array (WETA) platform.

Veolia Works With Amazon To Develop Reclaimed Water For Cooling System For Data Center

Veolia is working with Amazon to reduce data center water use and advance water reuse in Amazon’s data center operations in Mississippi, contributing to local water resilience while supporting Amazon’s goal to be water positive across its direct data center operations by 2030.

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.

Strengthening The Future Of The Colorado River: Grundfos Takes Co Champion Role To Drive Investment And Action

Grundfos, a global leader in advanced pump and water solutions, today announced it has assumed a co-champion role within the Water Resilience Coalition for the Colorado River Basin.

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).

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