Plumbing Problems Point to Water Treatment

Plumbing Problems Point to Water Treatment

CGC Water Kinetico, a 4th generation-family business for over 70 years, recently dropped some knowledge about turning plumbing problems into water treatment opportunities. In their latest article, they break down why untreated water is basically a pipe's worst enemy; hard water creates limescale buildup, iron leads to premature corrosion, and mineral-heavy water makes appliances work overtime (which leads to inefficient water heaters and sky-high energy bills). The team says the big takeaway is that water treatment isn't just about taste and smell, it's also about protecting the entire home's plumbing infrastructure. Water softeners prevent scale buildup, filtration systems fight corrosion, and treated water extends appliance lifespans. Which are all a whole lot cheaper than replacing pipes or buying a new water heater every few years.

Water Sector Startups

Imagine H2O, the San Francisco-based startup incubator that's become the go-to launchpad for water tech, is showing impressive results. Since 2009, they've helped 115 water startups raise over $1B in funding, with an impressive 80% survival rate (which is way better than the average startup's odds). The proof is in the numbers: alumni like Membrion are landing major deals with Colgate-Palmolive to reuse 400M gallons of industrial wastewater, while Gross-Wen Technologies (found at algae.com) is using algae to clean wastewater with lower costs and fewer emissions. With experts predicting global water infrastructure needs of $500B annually in coming decades, these startups are solving problems and tapping into a massive market at the same time.

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Lawmakers on PFAS in NY

After Hoosick Falls (near Albany) scored a $3M settlement over contaminated tap water, lawmakers in New York are eyeing stricter controls on these "forever chemicals." The team at Albany Times covers what they say is the big news: NY might expand mandatory PFAS testing beyond just drinking water sources to include recreational waterways (potentially meaning new testing requirements). While carbon filters are the current go-to for removal, state officials hint at new filtering tech on the horizon, but only if the funding comes through. The article mentions that destroying these stubborn chemicals is still too expensive and energy-intensive for large-scale use, so for now, the focus is on concentration and containment. Meanwhile, legislators are pushing to ban PFAS in non-essential products like ski wax and beauty items to stop the problem at the source.

Removing Heavy Metals

Advanced water purification systems company Ampac USA recently published a deep-dive on heavy metal removal methods, highlighting both classic solutions and emerging tech making waves in the industry. RO systems and activated carbon still lead the pack (removing up to 99% of contaminants like lead and mercury), while nano-based filters and photocatalysis treatments are gaining traction. Each method comes with its trade-offs: RO delivers high performance but needs regular maintenance, ion exchange works great with hard water but requires regeneration, and distillation is thorough but energy-intensive. The team says success comes down to matching solutions to specific needs: contaminant levels, water volume requirements, and budget constraints.

What else is happening:

• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers unveils new treatment project to 'pre-clean' Asheville water

• Cottage Grove, Minnesota is dropping $39M on a treatment plant now and $100M on another in 2027, all funded by 3M's $850M settlement

• And in more 3M news, a whistleblowing scientist accuses 3M of PFAS contamination cover-up

• Scientists identify mystery chemical "chloronitramide anion" in a third of U.S. tap water, which could be toxic (but no proof yet)

• Water Online publishes PFAS Unpacked, an expert Q&A on all things PFAS

• In a cool way to give back to the community, midwest-based Complete Water Solutions holds a holiday soap drive to help out local community pantries