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The Enzyme Bottleneck: Why Conventional Lake Management Is Failing — And What The Science Says About Genuine Bio-Dredging
For decades, the dominant framework for assessing and managing lake health has been built around surface water measurements: chlorophyll-a, total phosphorus, water clarity, and the composite Trophic State Index derived from them. These metrics are familiar, standardised, and widely accepted. They are also, according to a growing body of peer-reviewed literature, measuring the wrong part of the lake.  Continue Reading..
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How Risk Management Can Build More Resilient Utilities
From rapidly evolving cyber threats and extreme weather patterns to regulatory pressures and emerging contaminants, modern water and wastewater utilities are facing an unprecedented era of growing risks. To navigate these challenges, forward-thinking organizations are adopting structured risk assessment frameworks that support long-term resilience rather than reactive emergency response.  Continue Reading..
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Retrofit Strategies For Ultrasonic Flow Technology In Industrial Applications
Successful ultrasonic flow meter retrofits depend on matching technology, process conditions, and installation requirements to improve accuracy, reliability, and operational efficiency.  Continue Reading..
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Rethinking The Role Of Grinders In Today's Collection Systems
Customized grinders help wastewater utilities manage wipes and difficult solids while protecting infrastructure, reducing maintenance requirements, and improving collection system reliability.  Continue Reading..
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How Water Infrastructure Can Drive Economic Growth
The U.S. water and wastewater industry is standing at an awkward crossroads. For years, technical capabilities, federal funding, and a shared sense of industry urgency have all co-existed in a critical mass. However, the rollout of major infrastructure projects remains sluggish.  Continue Reading..
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5 Takeaways To Prepare For Hurricane Season And Build More Resilient Communities
Stronger storms are exposing the limits of outdated infrastructure. From upgrading capacity to building stronger partnerships, here are five key lessons utilities can apply now to prepare for hurricane season and keep critical water systems running under pressure.  Continue Reading..
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Wastewater Phosphate Monitoring … It's All About The Sample
Swan’s new Sample Filtration Cabinet delivers reliable orthophosphate monitoring, helping wastewater operators optimize chemical dosing, improve efficiency, and maintain regulatory compliance.  Continue Reading..
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The Easiest Way To Attack U.S. Water Systems Isn't What You Think
The latest warnings from U.S. intelligence agencies about escalating cyber activity from foreign-state-linked actors have become more pronounced and urgent in recent months. These attacks increasingly focused around local communities and the daily operational systems underpinning public health and safety, specifically regional critical infrastructure.  Continue Reading..
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Wastewater Treatment Capacity Is Becoming A Critical Infrastructure Challenge In the Netherlands
As Dutch utilities invest billions in wastewater infrastructure, generative design enables faster evaluation of treatment alternatives while meeting future regulatory demands.  Continue Reading..
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No Pain, No Drain: Making Wastewater Treatment System Upgrades Easier
Skid-mounted slot injector systems help wastewater plants boost aeration capacity quickly, avoiding costly shutdowns while improving compliance, efficiency, and operational flexibility.  Continue Reading..

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Starch Wastewater Treatment: GFS Tanks For Efficient Biogas Solutions

Starch is one of the most widely used agricultural products globally, serving as a key raw material in food production, the textile industry, chemical manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals.

EPA Announces $227 Million In Funding For Tribes And Alaska Native Villages To Improve Water Infrastructure

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing more than $227 million in funding for American Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Villages to improve drinking water and wastewater services. These resources will provide Tribal communities with assistance they need to better protect the health of both their citizens and environment.

EPA Releases Quarterly Update On Implementation Of 100% Solution To Permanently End The Tijuana River Sewage Crisis

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released today its second quarterly public update for 2026 detailing the implementation of two historic agreements signed with Mexico in 2025 to permanently end the years-long Tijuana River sewage crisis.

New Study Tests Powdered Activated Carbon For PFAS Removal In Wastewater Effluent

A study is underway to evaluate powdered activated carbon (PAC), a sorbent used to adsorb contaminants, as a cost-effective solution for removing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from treated wastewater effluent.

Xylem Announces Segment Leadership Appointments

Xylem Inc. (NYSE: XYL), a leading global water solutions company, today announced two executive leadership appointments, effective July 1, both reporting to President and Chief Executive Officer Matthew Pine.

Kurita And Membrane Group India Establish Kurita Membrane India Pvt. Ltd., A Joint Venture To Cater To The Semiconductor Industry In India

Kurita Industries Ltd., (Head office: Nakano-ku, Tokyo, President: Hirohiko Ejiri, hereinafter: “Kurita” ) has established a joint venture, Kurita Membrane India Private Limited (hereinafter the “JV”) and started its business, specializing in water treatment solutions for electronics industry, primarily semiconductor sector, in India, together with Membrane Group India Private Limited (Head office: Gurugram, Haryana, India, Chairman: M M Narang, hereinafter “Membrane Group”), which operates in the design, manufacture, installation and servicing of water treatment equipment in the country.