Water Supply

Can Modular Filtration Solve Phosphorus Compliance in Wastewater Treatment?
Utilities Can Modular Filtration Solve Phosphorus Compliance in Wastewater Treatment?

In the quest to meet stringent environmental regulations, wastewater treatment plants (WwTPs) are constantly seeking innovative solutions. One such promising technology is the Flocell XFM40 modular filtration system, which has shown remarkable results in a recent trial at a rural WwTP in England.

February 10, 2025
Balancing Fair Water Rates and Usage for Sustainability in Palo Alto
Utilities Balancing Fair Water Rates and Usage for Sustainability in Palo Alto

The article, “Water use, water rates, and what is ‘fair’” by an unknown author, presents a comprehensive discussion about the equitable use and pricing of water in California, particularly focusing on Palo Alto and its neighboring communities. This is the third post in a three-part series that aims

February 10, 2025
Palo Alto Highlights Vital Water Management in 2023 Quality Report
Utilities Palo Alto Highlights Vital Water Management in 2023 Quality Report

The city of Palo Alto has recently released its 2023 Annual Water Quality Report, accentuating the critical importance of water efficiency and sustainable use. This well-detailed document primarily focuses on the city's proactive measures in managing its water resources, acknowledging the

January 29, 2025
Can Lafayette's Water Infrastructure Withstand Future Winter Storms?
Utilities Can Lafayette's Water Infrastructure Withstand Future Winter Storms?

The severe impact of a historic winter storm on the water supply systems in the Lafayette area of South Louisiana highlighted significant vulnerabilities that might be faced again in the future. This unusual event saw temperatures plummet to as low as 4 degrees in some places, harshly affecting

January 28, 2025
Optimizing Algaecide Use to Combat Harmful Algal Blooms in Water Treatment
Utilities Optimizing Algaecide Use to Combat Harmful Algal Blooms in Water Treatment

Harmful algal blooms (HABs) pose a significant challenge for water treatment plant operators. These blooms, primarily composed of cyanobacteria, can rapidly increase and produce toxins harmful to humans, pets, and the environment. A groundbreaking study led by Dr. Youngwoo Seo and his team from the

January 27, 2025
Funding Boost for Rio Grande Conservation and Habitat Restoration Efforts
Utilities Funding Boost for Rio Grande Conservation and Habitat Restoration Efforts

In a significant move towards water conservation and habitat restoration, the federal government has allocated $24.97 million in funding to support these efforts in the headwaters of the Rio Grande. This announcement, made during the final days of the Biden Administration, draws funding from the

January 24, 2025
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