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Centrisys/CNP, a leading North American manufacturer of decanter centrifuges and advanced biosolids treatment technologies, announced the successful startup and operation of its PONDUS® Thermal Hydrolysis Process (THP) and Centrisys CS18-4 decanter centrifuge at the City of Salem Wastewater Treatment Plant in Salem, Ohio. The integrated system is helping the utility improve dewatering performance, reduce biosolids disposal costs, increase renewable biogas production and maximize the capacity of its existing anaerobic digesters, all while providing a simple, cost-effective solution for a growing community.

To keep pace with its expanding customer base, Lakeside Equipment Corporation has appointed two new Sales Team Members.

According to latest research by Growth Market Reports, the water desalination pumps market size reached USD 6.1 billion in 2025, driven by rising water scarcity and growing investments in desalination infrastructure worldwide. The market is expanding at a robust CAGR of 7.4% and is forecasted to attain a value of USD 11.4 billion by 2034. This sustained growth is primarily fueled by increasing demand for potable water, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions, and the need for reliable, energy-efficient pumping solutions in modern desalination plants. As per our comprehensive analysis, technological advancements and the adoption of advanced pump materials are further accelerating market expansion.

Kohtari has been selected to demonstrate its drone-enabled monitoring, sampling and water intelligence technology in partnership with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) as part of Michigan’s Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Statewide Challenge.

Today, at an event in Commerce City, Colorado, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin launched the first ever agency-wide PFAS Technology, Evaluation, Coordination, and Harmonization (PFAS TECH) strategy. This new effort will help catapult technology innovation on PFAS while supporting practical tools, funding, and technical assistance to benefit communities addressing local PFAS challenges. 

As water and wastewater rates across the United States continue to outpace inflation, commercial facilities, manufacturers, and corporate leaders are increasingly treating water management as a core operational risk and financial necessity.