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The wastewater treatment plant in Castel San Pietro, Italy, was facing a potential service interruption. One of the plant’s treatment lines was damaged – the...

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Why utilities need to prioritize reducing nitrous oxide emissions

Nitrous oxide (N 2 O) can be a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions from wastewater treatment, but the water sector still has a long way to go in...

PFAS perspectives: How new PFAS regulations will impact the water sector

In April, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced new regulations concerning Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) for drinking water in the...

Coming together to protect biodiversity in our communities

For Melanie Wade, living and working in the Cotswolds region, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), is a pleasure and a privilege she doesn’t...

Spanish water utility and US aerospace company harness digital solutions to safeguard water supply

2024 Xylem Sustainability Excellence Award winners set the pace as companies turn to smart water tech to conserve and reuse water. A Spanish water utility and...

Real-time aeration monitoring and control lowers energy use by 95%

A recent study at a wastewater treatment plant showed that real-time monitoring and control of aeration reduced nutrients returned to the main treatment...