North Carolina DEQ Releases Data From PFAS Study

Back to the E-Newsletter Archive Plus, a boil water advisory takes effect in El Paso, Texas, following the rupture of a 70-year-old water main.

01.16.2026

Municipal wastewater and water treatment facility news for industry leading operators, managers and superintendents

Water Treatment Plant Easily Resolves Priming and Leak Issues

A Massachusetts water treatment plant struggled with priming failures and leaks from a single-diaphragm sodium hypochlorite pump. Read more

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News Briefs: North Carolina DEQ Releases Data From PFAS Study

Also in this week's water and wastewater news, a boil water advisory takes effect in El Paso, Texas, following the rupture of a 70-year-old water main. Read more

Extending the Life of a Rotary Lobe Pump: Wear Factors

Although there is no definitive answer to the question of how long a pump lasts, you can identify the biggest culprits of pump failure — and the solutions to extend your pump life. Read more

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Her Motivation: Impact on Community, Neighbors and Resources

After just two years with Monterey One Water, Olivia Woolery became laboratory supervisor, leading a seven-member staff. Read more

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A new era begins with the turning on of the new Saint Paul plant

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