WaterWorld

WaterWorld Magazine focuses on providing the latest insights into technology, products, and developments within the municipal water sector. Each month, you can find articles covering various topics such as advancements in water treatment, energy efficiency, chemical usage, pipe upkeep and repairs, SCADA and automation systems, as well as strategies for managing corrosion and odor. The magazine also features previews and summaries of key industry events.

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What is flux?

6 days ago | waterworld.com | Alex Cossin

To better understand flux, it is best to explain what membrane treatment is in the water industry. Membrane treatment is widely used for various applications within the industry, including water purification, wastewater treatment and desalination. The membranes used in water treatment are semi-permeable and allow contaminants to be separated from water. The membranes are designed to be selective, meaning they allow certain molecules to pass through while blocking others.
EPA seeks extension in lawsuit over drinking water limits on PFAS

2 weeks ago | waterworld.com | Alex Cossin

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) asked a federal court for more time in a lawsuit challenging the agency’s drinking water limits on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Neither petitioners nor intervenors in the lawsuit opposed the agency’s request for an extension of 30 days.
EPA to review scientific information on fluoride in drinking water

2 weeks ago | waterworld.com | Alex Cossin

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on April 7, 2025, the decision to review new scientific information on potential health risks of fluoride in drinking water. The announcement came during an event in Salt Lake City, Utah, where U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he plans to tell the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to stop recommending fluoridation in communities nationwide.
Navigating the implications of President Trump's tariff plan for the water industry

3 weeks ago | waterworld.com | Alex Cossin

President Donald Trump signed an executive order for a new tariff plan on April 2, 2025, following a speech that took place in the rose garden. During the speech, President Trump announced baseline tariffs of 10% on all imports into the United States. Reciprocal tariffs were placed on countries with which the U.S. has significant trade deficits. When do the tariffs go into effect? • Baseline tariff: The baseline tariff on all imports will be implemented starting April 5, 2025, at 12:01 a.m. ET.
Utah becomes first U.S. state to ban fluoride in drinking water

3 weeks ago | waterworld.com | Alex Cossin

Utah Governor Spencer Cox signed legislation on March 27, 2025, that banned the use of fluoride in public drinking water systems. The fluoride ban was part of House Bill 81 (HB 81), which also allows pharmacists to prescribe fluoride and directs the Division of Professional Licensing to establish guidelines for prescribing fluoride. The bill, which prohibits adding fluoride to public water systems, will go into effect on May 7, 2025.
What is cellular AMI?

4 weeks ago | waterworld.com | Alex Cossin

Advanced metering infrastructure, or AMI, is a two-way communication system to collect detailed metering information throughout a utility service industry. Whereas Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) systems rely on remote reading only, AMI systems allow for communication to and from utilities. AMI is typically automated and allows real time, on-demand interrogations with metering endpoints. AMI requires strong bandwidth to supply more than metering and power quality information.
Drinking water earns "C-" on ASCE 2025 Infrastructure Report Card

1 month ago | waterworld.com | Alex Cossin

Drinking water has earned a “C-” on the 2025 American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Report Card for America’s Infrastructure, which is the same score it received in 2021. ASCE released the report card grading America’s infrastructure on March 25, 2025, where the country received an overall grade of “C,” its highest ever score. The ASCE Report Card highlighted the need for funding and building more resilient infrastructure.
El Paso Water's Pure Water Center: A milestone in water reuse technology

1 month ago | waterworld.com | Alex Cossin

Following years of planning, design and water testing, El Paso Water broke ground on its Pure Water Center on February 27, 2025. The center will receive treated water from the Roberto Bustamante Wastewater Treatment Plant to produce 10 MGD of drinking water for El Paso residents. “From our standpoint, this is the first municipal scale 10 MGD direct-to-distribution potable reuse [facility],” said Gilbert Trejo, vice president of operations and technical service at El Paso Water.
Fort Worth, Texas, files lawsuit against PFAS manufacturers and U.S. Department of Defense over water contamination

1 month ago | waterworld.com | Alex Cossin

The city of Fort Worth, Texas, has filed a lawsuit against per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) manufacturers 3M and DuPont, as well as the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) for PFAS contamination in the city’s drinking water. According to a Newsweek article, the lawsuit claims that the manufacturers were aware of the harmful impacts of PFAS and sold aqueous film-forming foam, which is often used for firefighting.
EPA staff directed to seek DOGE approval for spending

1 month ago | waterworld.com | Alex Cossin

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued new guidance which requires spending items greater than $50,000 get approval from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). According to the Associated Press, EPA staff members have been directed to submit a one-page explanation of each funding action every day between 3 and 6 p.m. Eastern Time. Staff members must also complete all other relevant forms.