Facing a Major Sewer Rate Hike? Data From This Survey Can Help You Make the Case.

Back to the E-Newsletter Archive An engineering company’s study of sewer rates can help build the case for infrastructure upgrades — and boost public understanding of collections and treatment.

05.18.2026

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

Transforming Headworks Efficiency in Lexington, North Carolina

The upgrade to the screening and screenings handling system resulted in a more reliable and efficient headworks process, improved plant operations, and reduced maintenance demands. Read more

Sponsored by: HUBER Technology, Inc.

In My Words: Facing a Major Sewer Rate Hike? Data From This Survey Can Help You Make the Case.

An engineering company’s study of sewer rates can help build the case for infrastructure upgrades — and boost public understanding of collections and treatment. Read more

Adaptive Chemistry for Wastewater Clarification and Sludge Dewatering

CarboNet uses its proprietary NanoNet platform to generate flocculants, coagulants and targeting agents that adjust in real time to changing wastewater conditions — cutting cost to treat up to 50%, labor requirements up to 35% and PAM up to 90%. Read more

Sponsored by: CarboNet

Research Team Develops Fast, Affordable, On-Site PFAS Test

The novel PFAS detection technique is a portable sensor designed to provide rapid, highly sensitive and selective on-site testing. Read more

AquaPrime Cloth Media Filter, A Solution for Primary Treatment

The AquaPrime cloth media filtration system is designed as an economical and efficient solution for the treatment of primary wastewater. This system is ideal for primary wastewater treatment due to its proven removal efficiencies and high-quality effluent, even under varying influent conditions. Read more

Sponsored by: Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc.

8 Technologies for Mastering Treatment Plant Process Control and Automation

These integrated platforms empower utilities to automate complex processes and proactively manage infrastructure challenges. Read more

They Don't Make ’em Like They Used To

Mixer gearboxes shouldn’t be disposable. Philadelphia Gear keeps them turning for decades. Click to see our full line of wastewater treatment mixer services. Read more

Sponsored by: Philadelphia Gear, Power Systems by Timken