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Renting Or Buying Aeration Equipment: A Decision Framework
Project duration, available capital, and operational risk can help wastewater facilities determine whether renting or purchasing an aeration blower is the better fit.  Continue Reading..
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The Beck Story: Built To Last Since 1936
Eliminate recurring equipment replacements and costly emergency downtime. Continuous-duty engineering delivers precise, long-term control under severe industrial conditions, lowering maintenance demands so facility operations remain uninterrupted and efficient year after year.  Continue Reading..
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Pretreatment Systems Enable Complete And More Economical PFAS Solutions
For operators looking to optimize their PFAS removal systems, controlling the presence of dissolved organic carbon (DOC) offers an approach to minimizing operational costs due to granular activated carbon (GAC) reactivation and ion exchange media change-out.  Continue Reading..
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That Color Isn't Right – What Went Wrong?
Chemical interferences during water testing can hide critical corrosion issues and fuel bacterial growth. Understanding colorimetric chemistry helps operators accurately identify testing anomalies, correct pH conditions, and protect cooling systems from bio-fouling.  Continue Reading..
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A Commonsense Approach To Breaking The PFAS Cycle In Our World
Managing global contamination requires balancing modern industrial dependence with environmental health. Targeted wastewater regulations, restricted use for non-essential applications, and sustainable remediation frameworks offer a pragmatic path forward without sacrificing vital technological advancements.  Continue Reading..
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Don't Let Poor Filter Housing Design Throttle Data Center Uptime
Proper filter housing design can prevent air binding, reduce fouling, and improve side-stream filtration reliability in the continuously operating cooling systems of AI data centers.  Continue Reading..
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Why OT Cybersecurity In Water Treatment Starts Before Design
Growing connectivity, new regulations, and long-term operational requirements are pushing cybersecurity decisions into the earliest stages of industrial project design.  Continue Reading..
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EDL, MDL And LOQ: Understanding Detection Limits In Water Analysis
Understanding the distinct boundaries between theoretical detection, laboratory capabilities, and reliable quantification ensures defensible water-quality reporting. Master these analytical metrics to select appropriate methods and avoid overstating data certainty in compliance reporting.  Continue Reading..
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Managing Growth Under Water Constraints: What Utilities Can Learn From Industrial Water Users
As communities and industries compete for finite water supplies, utilities are looking for strategies that support economic growth while reducing pressure on existing resources.  Continue Reading..
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Which Leak Detection Method Is Best For A Large City Water System?
A layered leak detection strategy combining continuous acoustic monitoring with precision confirmation tools offers scalable network visibility. This proactive approach reduces non-revenue water loss, cuts unnecessary field labor, and prevents minor leaks from becoming major failures.  Continue Reading..

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EPA Announces $251 Million WIFIA Loan To Upgrade Aging Drinking Water Infrastructure And Advance Water Reuse In California

The U.S. EPA recently announced a $251 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the Las Virgenes-Triunfo Public Financing Authority in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, California, to make improvements to several drinking water treatment plants.

See Beck's 88-109 Multi-Turn Actuator At WEFTEC 2026

Join Harold Beck & Sons, Inc. at WEFTEC 2026 and get an up-close look at Beck’s 88-109 Multi-Turn Electric Actuator.

Emerson Simplifies Liquid Analysis To Improve Operational Efficiency

Emerson today announced the Rosemount™ 105P Standard Liquid Panel Systems, configurable liquid analysis panel systems designed to reduce project complexity for water quality measurement applications. The pre-engineered panel systems combine Rosemount transmitters, sensors, cables, flow cells and flow control components into a repeatable architecture, simplifying integration and supporting a more streamlined path from specification to startup with less on-site assembly and labor.

Study Maps Where Humans Are Driving Harmful Nutrient Levels Along Coasts

Along a quarter of the planet’s coastal waterways, humans contribute more harmful nitrogen – via agricultural runoff, wastewater discharges and other activities – than all natural sources combined.

Stantec Appoints New Leaders For Buildings And Water Businesses

Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has appointed new leaders for two of its North American business units, further strengthening the firm’s leadership and positioning these businesses for continued growth.

WMO: Recent Water Trends Have Serious Future Implications

The WMO State of Global Water Resources report is a comprehensive science-based annual assessment of the hydrological cycle and extreme events in 2025 and over the past five years.