Tag: water quality
Water and Wastewater Newsletter – International Edition Welcome to this edition of the Water and Wastewater Newsletter, bringing you the latest developments in water infrastructure, quality, and innovation from around the globe. This issue covers critical advances in water reuse technology, desalination projects expanding water supplies, drinking water quality assurance, emerging contamination challenges, and ambitious […]
Water and Wastewater Newsletter This edition of the Water and Wastewater Newsletter brings you critical updates on regulatory enforcement, major infrastructure investments, and facility modernization projects advancing across the United States. From EPA’s intensified chemical reporting enforcement to significant municipal wastewater treatment plant upgrades, these developments reflect the ongoing commitment to protecting public health and […]
Upgrading Your Water Plant: Key Technologies and a Practical Project Checklist Upgrading your water plant treatment capacity isn't about chasing the latest gadget; it's about a practical, outcomes-focused framework that maps water quality goals to proven technologies. This guide walks through a phased upgrade—from planning and pilots to procurement, construction, and commissioning—while weighing lifecycle costs, […]
UV Light Sterilization for Water: Effectiveness, Design Considerations, and Costs UV light sterilization water is a proven, chemical-free option for disinfection, but real-world performance depends on water quality and the system design you choose. This guide explains how effective UV is under typical municipal and industrial conditions, the design decisions that influence reliability, and how […]
Gravity Water Filtration Systems: Low‑Energy Solutions for Small Utilities Small utilities face energy costs, space constraints, and variable water quality. gravity water filtration offers a practical, low-energy path to reliable drinking water when properly matched to headloss and media choices. This article compares configurations, media stacks, and underdrain options, and provides a concrete implementation roadmap […]
Water and Wastewater Newsletter – International Edition Welcome to this edition of the Water and Wastewater Newsletter, bringing you the latest international developments in water quality, infrastructure, contamination response, and regulatory advances. From emerging contaminant concerns to major desalination projects and global industry gatherings, this issue highlights the critical challenges and innovations shaping water and […]
Ozonation Treatment for Disinfection: When to Use Ozone vs. Chlorine Ozonation treatment offers strong oxidation and broad disinfection for municipal water and treated effluent, but it does not leave a persistent residual in the distribution system. This article provides a practical, operator-focused framework to decide when ozone-based disinfection is preferable to chlorine, how to design […]
Water Reuse Risk Assessment: A Step-by-Step Framework for Municipal Decision-Makers Municipal leaders face regulatory uncertainty, public health scrutiny, and tight budgets when evaluating water reuse projects. This practical guide walks through a water reuse risk assessment for municipalities, presenting a step-by-step framework that turns QMRA, health-based targets, treatment validation, and monitoring into clear decision criteria […]
Stormwater Treatment & Infiltration: Best Practices for Municipal Applications Municipal stormwater programs face tighter permits, shrinking budgets, and legacy drainage systems, so choosing and maintaining effective stormwater treatment and infiltration systems is one of the most direct ways to protect water quality and reduce runoff volumes. This guide gives municipal engineers and program managers a […]
Advanced Oxidation Processes: Tackling Micropollutants in Wastewater Effluent Micropollutants in treated effluent are driving municipalities to add tertiary barriers, and advanced oxidation processes for wastewater are among the most effective but technically demanding options. This practical, evidence-driven guide explains how AOPs work, compares major platforms, lays out design and integration rules, and covers monitoring, byproduct […]