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Empowering Water Utilities Through Meter Data
Modernizing water infrastructure requires robust digital systems to manage high-volume metering data. Centralizing this information enables precise leak detection, accurate water balancing, and proactive customer engagement, ultimately driving operational efficiency and long-term sustainability goals.
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Reclaiming Water From Contaminated Brine Can Increase Water Supply And Reduce Environmental Harm
People around the globe are trying to figure out how to save, conserve, and reuse water in a variety of ways, including reusing treated sewage wastewater and removing valuable salts from seawater. But for all the clean water they may produce, those processes leave behind a type of liquid called brine. I’m working on getting the water out of that potential source, too.
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L.A.'s Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant Leverages Water Reuse To Protect Groundwater Supply
In this article, Lance Thibodeaux, division manager for the Terminal Island water reclamation division at LA Sanitation and Environment, describes Terminal Island’s industry leading water reuse program and its long-time partnership with Xylem.
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How To Ensure Chemical Metering Systems Are BABA Compliant
BABA has transformed chemical metering system specifications from a technical choice into a regulatory requirement. This article examines how domestic content rules affect pumps, skids, and components — and why early planning, documentation, and manufacturer transparency now play a decisive role in project success.
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Planting The Seeds Of Inspiration: Eelgrass Restoration
Restoring eelgrass beds is critical because they provide habitat for many kinds of marine life, improve water quality by filtering out pollution, and the plant’s root system stabilizes the sediment on the seafloor, protecting shorelines from erosion.
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Protecting Your Plant's Water Systems In Winter: The Role Of Smart Boilers And Leak Detection
Winter in industrial facilities brings more than chilly temperatures; it presents real operational risks. Freezing conditions, sudden cold snaps, and icy environments can put severe stress on a plant’s water systems, boilers, and piping networks.
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Using Biological Competition To Suppress Algae Growth
Effective algae control shifts the focus from removal to nutrient management. By leveraging bioaugmentation to outcompete algae for nitrogen and phosphorus, facilities can stabilize pH levels and dissolved oxygen, ensuring long-term pond clarity and consistent wastewater treatment performance.
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PFAS Are Turning Up In The Great Lakes, Putting Water Supplies At Risk — Here's How They Get There
No matter where you live in the U.S., you have likely seen headlines about PFAS being detected in everything from drinking water to fish to milk to human bodies. Now, PFAS are posing a threat to the Great Lakes, one of America’s most vital water resources.
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Laying The Digital Foundation For Advanced Analytics In Wastewater Facilities
Advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI are increasingly common topics in wastewater management. Plant managers hear about predictive maintenance, automated optimization, and forecasting tools that can alert operators before a process upset occurs. Some facilities are already testing these ideas, while others want to but feel held back because their data isn’t ready.
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Why Ductile Iron Pipe Is the Smart Choice for Tapping, Repairs, And Field Adaptability
Discover why ductile iron pipe outperforms plastic for tapping, repairs, and long-term adaptability—delivering superior safety, strength, and reliability for modern water infrastructure.
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CH2M HILL NEWS
Kemira Strengthens Its Water Solutions Business With The Acquisition Of SIDRA Wasserchemie
Kemira strengthens its Water Solutions business in Europe by acquiring SIDRA Wasserchemie.
Wastewater Reveals Increase In New Synthetic Opioids During Major New Orleans Events
In early 2025, the party-loving city of New Orleans, Louisiana, hosted two major events within the span of a month: Super Bowl LIX and Mardi Gras.
China Industrial Wastewater Treatment Processes Contractor
In the strategic industrial landscape of 2026, wastewater management has transitioned from a regulatory obligation to a core component of corporate value.
Municipal Water Well Restored In Weimar, Texas, Preventing Potential Regulatory Action
E3 Entegral Solutions has successfully demonstrated the restoration of a municipal water well in Weimar, Texas using an advanced microbial control strategy designed to eliminate biofilm, scale, and harmful microorganisms.
SUEZ And PYREG Launch An Innovative Integrated Pyrocarbonisation Solution To Produce Biochar From Sewage Sludge
SUEZ and PYREG, a global leader in organic waste pyrolysis solutions, are pleased to announce the deployment of Pyrolis S2B, an innovative integrated solution for pyrocarbonisation.
2026 Drought Outlook: Key Insights For Facility Managers And Building Pros
With the wet and cold weather this winter in many parts of the United States, some facility managers and building service providers may assume drought concerns are behind us.