WATER INDUSTRY FEATURES, INSIGHTS, AND ANALYSIS
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![PFAS Label on hundred dollar bill-GettyImages-2193126716]( "PFAS Settlements: Debunking The Myths And Revealing What's Really At Stake For Water Utilities")
PFAS Settlements: Debunking The Myths And Revealing What's Really At Stake For Water UtilitiesMisinformation and confusion could prevent some utilities from benefitting from the aqueous film-forming foam multidistrict litigation (AFFF MDL) settlements. Here are five common myths about the AFFF MDL PFAS settlements and how public water systems can make the most of this unprecedented funding opportunity.
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![GettyImages-2218879973]( "When Chemistry Meets Water Innovation")
When Chemistry Meets Water InnovationNobel-winning molecular materials are poised to reinvent purification, desalination, and reuse.
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![1390145767-microplastics]( "Solving The World's Microplastics Problem: 4 Solutions Cities And States Are Trying After Global Treaty Talks Collapsed")
Solving The World's Microplastics Problem: 4 Solutions Cities And States Are Trying After Global Treaty Talks CollapsedMicroplastics seem to be everywhere — in the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat. Countries have tried for the past few years to write a global plastics treaty that might reduce human exposure, but the latest negotiations collapsed in August 2025. While U.S. and global solutions seem far off, policies to limit harm from microplastics are gaining traction at the state and local levels.
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![Waterfall Water Over Dam-GettyImages-157674517]( "AEC System Proven Effective For Chloride Removal")
AEC System Proven Effective For Chloride RemovalIn two bench-scale tests, a new technology effectively removed up to 99% of chlorides and 97% of total dissolved solids in a single pass. This solution offers a commercially viable alternative to traditional treatment methods.
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![0925-Clean-Flo]( "Common Misconceptions Are Keeping Lakes \"Sick\"")
Common Misconceptions Are Keeping Lakes "Sick"Long-held misconceptions about lake management fuel the intensity and recurrence of harmful algal blooms.
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![coloradomountains]( "Colorado's Subalpine Wetlands May Be Producing A Toxic Form Of Mercury — That's A Concern For Downstream Water Supplies")
Colorado's Subalpine Wetlands May Be Producing A Toxic Form Of Mercury — That's A Concern For Downstream Water SuppliesThe wetlands found across the Rocky Mountains of Colorado just below tree line are crucial for regulating the supply of clean water from the highlands to metropolitan regions downslope, including Denver. However, new research shows the wetlands also harbor a health risk.
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![grandcanyonspoke_Getty-2229310104]( "Grand Canyon's Dragon Bravo Megafire Shows The Growing Wildfire Threat To Water Systems")
Grand Canyon's Dragon Bravo Megafire Shows The Growing Wildfire Threat To Water SystemsAs wildfire crews battled the Dragon Bravo Fire on the Grand Canyon’s North Rim in July 2025, the air turned toxic. A chlorine gas leak had erupted from the park’s water treatment facility as the building burned, forcing firefighters to pull back. The water treatment facility is part of a system that draws water from a fragile spring. The fire also damaged some of the area’s water pipes and equipment.
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![Legionella Bacteria-GettyImages-2209458892]( "What Are Legionella Log Books And Why Are They Important?")
What Are Legionella Log Books And Why Are They Important? Implementing and managing a Legionella control regime can sometimes seem daunting and complex. Invariably, a lot of resources, time, and effort are needed to achieve the required standard and provide assurance to senior management and auditors that controls are effective and those that are not are being managed and rectified appropriately. -
![ABB’s-SRV500-verification-tool]( "How ABB's Flow And Digital Technologies Help Bawat With Smarter Ballast Water Compliance")
How ABB's Flow And Digital Technologies Help Bawat With Smarter Ballast Water ComplianceThe International Maritime Organization (IMO) sets strict global standards for ballast water management to prevent the spread of harmful aquatic organisms. For companies like Bawat, a Danish innovator in ballast water management, being able to verify ballast water flow measurements quickly, accurately, and from anywhere in the world is essential.
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![0725-Arvia]( "PFAS Policy In 2025: Why It's Time To Go Beyond Remediation")
PFAS Policy In 2025: Why It's Time To Go Beyond Remediation The most common techniques for disposing of PFAS may no longer be good enough.
DRINKING WATER PRODUCTS
Many are turning to UV as an effective barrier to enable the reuse of wastewater, for indirect reuse, and aquifer recharge.
VIEWS ON THE LATEST REGS
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![questionmarks_Getty-1908249816]( "PFAS Unpacked: Experts Answer Questions On EPA Rules, Funding, Treatment, And More")
With the U.S. EPA's PFAS rules now in place, utilities are finding themselves with a growing number of questions regarding how to treat these chemicals, the potential costs, and much more. For answers, Water Online's chief editor, Kevin Westerling, hosted an Ask Me Anything session featuring Ken Sansone, Senior Partner at SL Environmental Law Group; Kyle Thompson, National PFAS Lead at Carollo Engineers; and Lauren Weinrich, Principal Scientist at American Water. -
![1124-Microbac_Technologies]( "Monitoring Know-How For PFAS Regulations")
A Q&A to explain and resolve issues confronting water suppliers as they endeavor to comply with the monitoring requirements of federal PFAS regulations.
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![Rusty-pipe-GettyImages-186881378]( "Clearing LCRI Hurdles")
Assessing what lies ahead in the 10-year race to go lead-free, otherwise known as the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI). -
![GettyImages-1250844105-water-line-service]( "Making Sense Of GRR For LCRR: How Galvanized Service Lines Factor Into Inventory Requirements")
Many water systems are still tackling the challenge of identifying and compliantly managing galvanized and galvanized-requiring-replacement (GRR) service lines.
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![Human Hand sign for small-GettyImages-168259334]( "A Tiny Bit Of PFAS")
In the most recent edition of Water Innovations, there is not a single article focused on PFAS. That wouldn't be exceptional if not for the fact that discussion around per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances has so thoroughly dominated the water space lately. And yet, I penned this as an intro to the edition — just "a tiny bit of PFAS" content — because a small portion of PFAS is of the utmost importance in terms of treatment, policy, and cost.
MORE WATER INDUSTRY FEATURES
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![GettyImages-1074493878 (1) burst pipe]( "Hot Springs Combats Aging Infrastructure Challenges With Xylem Digital Solutions")
The City of Hot Springs, Arkansas knows the challenges of dealing with aging infrastructure well. The city’s 143-year-old system covers 923 miles of water mains in rocky terrain, making it difficult to detect leaks. That is why the utility’s water department decided to act.
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![Chino-2_450_300 (002)]( "Are Your Chemical Metering Pumps Accurate Or Repeatable? (And Why It Matters)")
Repeatability is the unsung hero that ensures consistent and predictable dosing day after day. Operators should understand the difference between accuracy and repeatability and how each affects treatment processes.
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![SD-Pilot-R0_cleanup-USE-THIS_450_300]( "Are You Ready For The New Water Reuse Regulations?")
Understand how California’s new Title 22 regulations define the multi-barrier approach to potable reuse, and what that means for water treatment plants throughout the U.S.
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![GettyImages-1328085510-patient-child-doctor-pediatric]( "Combining Patient Centricity And Commercial Viability In Pediatric Product Development")
Medication acceptance and adherence are critical concerns in pediatric populations due to these patients’ rapid anatomical and physiological development.
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![Monoclonal antibody MAB GettyImages-1294461540]( "Production Of A Highly Concentrated Monoclonal Antibody")
The production of a highly concentrated monoclonal antibody requires many process steps. Discover how to achieve a final mAb concentration above 200 g/L while maintaining critical quality attributes.
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![GettyImages-2076674731 drinking water]( "Fluorometers In Drinking Water Monitoring: Real-Time Tools For Clean, Safe Water")
In this blog post, we’ll dive into how fluorometers work, what they measure, and why they’ve become essential for maintaining clean drinking water in a world facing increasing water quality concerns.
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![GettyImages-1272284836 algal bloom]( "Algal Bloom Hotspots: Where Are The Most Affected Areas In The U.S.?")
In this post, we’ll explore the top algal bloom hotspots in the U.S., the reasons behind their vulnerability, and what’s being done to monitor and mitigate these growing threats.
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![aquaknight background]( "AquaKnight FAQ")
Calgon Carbon has been implementing high-performing adsorption equipment for over 35 years and has developed expertise in design, manufacture, and utilization of activated carbon solutions. These solutions offer customers the lowest total cost of ownership along with superior performance, ease of carbon changeouts, and the ability to treat to very low levels.
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![GettyImages-1087219526-scientist-computer-screen-compliance-sterilization]( "Ensure Safety And Compliance With A Guide To Sterilization Validation")
Sterilization validation is vital in pharma and medical device manufacturing to ensure product safety and regulatory compliance. Explore essential principles, best practices, and frameworks for effective implementation.
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![BABA-qa]( "Charting Your Course To BABA Compliance")
Xylem and Flygt are here to help you navigate the Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act with confidence.
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![GettyImages-1081869198 data]( "A Year Of Reflection And Preparation")
The Trial Master File (TMF) landscape in 2025 will require companies to stay attuned to the evolving ICH E6(R3) guidelines and the full implementation of the CTIS.
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![GettyImages-2160715091 lab analysis]( "How nanoDSF Is Reshaping Biotherapeutics Development At Johnson & Johnson")
Learn how innovative protein stability technology is providing deeper understanding and quality control for biotherapeutics within demanding, regulated pharmaceutical environments.
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![Compliance GettyImages-1212446127]( "Compressed Gas Contamination: Guidelines For Control In Aseptic Manufacturing")
Explore key guidelines for preserving the purity and quality of compressed gas, with an emphasis on contaminants, monitoring, and preventive maintenance practices.
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![GettyImages-1169656849 eCOA]( "Tips For Better eCOA Experiences From Medable's Patient Caregiver Network")
Hear from patients and caregivers across various therapeutic areas as they offer tips on improving the clinical trial experience.
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![GettyImages-521051651]( "LCRI: A Shift To Mandatory Service Line Replacement Within 10 Years")
Mandatory LSL replacement is a fundamental shift from the LCR in its approach to service line replacement, moving from a trigger-based approach to a mandatory, system-wide replacement mandate.
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![aria-article]( "Advanced Wastewater Treatment Solutions For Industry And Municipalities")
This resource will help you navigate the complexities of industrial and municipal wastewater treatment, understand the latest technology, and see how Aria Filtra® technology addresses the needs of modern wastewater management.
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![GettyImages-1364760615]( "Turbidity, What It Is And How It's Successfully Mitigated")
This article will clarify the essential aspects of turbidity, how it can affect human health, and how best to measure and mitigate it.
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![GettyImages-1381638868 plastic polymer]( "Quantitative Determination Of Amorphous And Crystalline Drug In Polymer Microspheres")
Biodegradable polymer microspheres control drug release through crystalline and amorphous properties, analyzed using DSC, MDSC, and TGA to determine composition and stability for precise delivery.
