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The Pragmatic Shift In Source Water Protection: Moving From Symptom Management To Root-Cause Accountability
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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How To Choose Among Wastewater Screen Options
Wastewater screening isn’t one-size-fits-all. The right choice depends on flow, debris, and efficiency needs, with long-term performance and maintenance costs shaping the best solution.  Continue Reading..
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Lowering Project Costs With AquaNereda® Aerobic Granular Sludge Technology
Aerobic granular sludge enables compact, energy-efficient nutrient removal, helping utilities increase capacity and reduce costs without expanding footprint or relying on complex, multi-stage treatment systems.  Continue Reading..
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UV, Ozone, Or Chlorine: Which Solution Is Best For Your Treatment Plant?
No single disinfection method does it all. Utilities are combining chlorine, UV, and ozone to build more effective, flexible treatment strategies for today’s water challenges.  Continue Reading..
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Novel Cyclodextrin Polymer Adsorbents For PFAS Removal
Modern water treatment demands highly selective adsorbents to combat complex PFAS contamination. By leveraging dual-action molecular cavities, these stable polymers provide rapid kinetics, resist organic fouling, and support sustainable regeneration for superior environmental remediation.  Continue Reading..
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A Smarter Path For Small Wastewater Systems
Small wastewater facilities face rising risks from aging infrastructure and tightening standards. Rather than pursuing costly total replacements, communities can utilize targeted engineering and process optimization to manage flow variability, reduce energy costs, and ensure long-term affordability.  Continue Reading..
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The Augmented Operator: Navigating The Intersection Of AI And The Water Sector Workforce
The water sector is facing a convergence of crises. On one side, an estimated 30–50% of the utility workforce is projected to retire within the next decade, taking with them irreplaceable institutional knowledge. On the other, AI is no longer future technology; it is being deployed today for operations. These two forces are colliding at precisely the moment utilities can least afford disruption.  Continue Reading..
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The AWWA Said $2.4 Trillion. It Missed The Compound Interest.
Einstein once said of compound interest, "He who understands it, earns it. He who doesn't, pays it." The same logic of compounding applies to the organic sediment accumulating on the floor of your drinking water reservoir. The longer you wait to address it, the more exponentially expensive it becomes to fix.  Continue Reading..
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Winter's Alarmingly Low Snowpack Offers A Glimpse Of The Changing Rhythm Of Water In The Western U.S.
The April 1 snowpack measurement has long been the single most important number in western water management, considered a strong proxy for how much water the mountains are holding in reserve. But in 2026, that savings account has been woefully deficient.  Continue Reading..
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Is Monitoring Of Total Or Free Chlorine A Better Option For Dechlorination Control?
Accurate dechlorination control requires monitoring all residual oxidants that threaten membrane integrity. Total chlorine analysis provides the necessary precision at ultra-low levels, ensuring comprehensive protection against oxidative damage while maintaining reagent stability during intermittent system operations.  Continue Reading..

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AWWA Offers Comprehensive Educational Programming At ACE26

The American Water Works Association (AWWA) has unveiled a robust educational program for its 2026 Annual Conference & Exposition (ACE26), June 21-24 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.

Piscataway WRRF Bioenergy Facility Wins Build America Award

PC Construction is pleased to announce the company has been recognized with a Baldwin Group Build America Award in recognition of its efforts on WSSC Water’s $269M Piscataway WRRF Bioenergy Facility in Accokeek, Maryland.

EPA Recognizes Excellence And Innovation In Local Water Infrastructure Projects Across The Nation

Today, at the 2026 Council of Infrastructure Financing Authorities (CIFA) Summit on Water Infrastructure, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Assistant Administrator for Water Jess Kramer helped recognize 48 water infrastructure projects for excellence and innovation.

IDRA Welcomes Professor Nidal Hilal, One Of The Most Influential Researchers In The History Of Desalination And Membrane Science As Special Advisor

The International Desalination and Reuse Association (IDRA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Nidal Hilal, Director of the NYUAD Water Research Center and Global Network Professor at New York University, as Special Advisor to IDRA.

Barge Selected To Design New Water Reclamation Facility For Columbus Water Works

Barge has been selected to continue its work with Columbus Water Works (CWW) as the prime engineering consultant on its new South Columbus Water Reclamation Facility, the largest water infrastructure investment in the utility's history.

Carollo Engineers To Manage Construction Of Nevada's First Water Purification And Reuse Facility

Truckee Meadows Water Authority (TMWA) has selected Carollo Engineers to provide construction management services for the Advanced Purified Water Facility (APWF) project. Undertaken by OneWater Nevada, a regional collaboration led by the City of Reno and TMWA, the $200M facility will be Nevada's first water purification and reuse project.