13th International Water, Wastewater & Recycling Technology Expo & Forum in Jakarta

Rockwell Automation, Inc. will highlight its latest innovations for the water industry at WEFTEC 2025. From Sept. 27–Oct. 1 in Chicago, attendees can visit Rockwell within the Circular Water Economy Pavillion to see how advanced control and digital technologies are transforming the way utilities and treatment plants operate.

Sludge dewatering equipment is important in wastewater treatment. It helps industries and municipalities manage sludge efficiently by reducing its volume and weight. The implementation of stricter environmental regulations and rising water scarcity concerns has made sludge management a key focus area in the U.S. Continue reading as we explore the basics of sludge dewatering equipment and the top factors driving the U.S. sludge dewatering equipment market landscape.

Traditionally, progressive cavity (PC) pumps have been regarded as the best solution for the most demanding fluid pumping challenges. They excel at handling highly viscous, abrasive, and debris-laden media, making them particularly effective in wastewater treatment facilities.

Smith & Loveless highlights its innovative PISTA PRO-PAK. Designed to integrate seamlessly with the company’s PISTA Grit Chamber systems with top-mounted grit pump configurations, the PRO-PAK combines superior grit removal technology with a pre-engineered, protective housing enclosure for unparalleled efficiency and durability in extreme environmental conditions.

Around 359 billion cubic meters of wastewater is produced globally each year. As well as municipal wastewater, a broad range of industrial processes produce wastewater, such as chemical manufacturing, food processing and powerplants.

The City of El Mirage, Arizona has significantly improved reliability and reduced maintenance at its water and wastewater treatment facilities since replacing its diaphragm pumps with 13 Qdos 20 peristaltic chemical metering pumps supplied by Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions (WMFTS). The pumps were installed at remote well sites and a wastewater reclamation facility.