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Despite recent headlines about U.S.–Canada trade tensions and steel tariffs, Canadian municipalities and utilities can continue sourcing ATEC’s complete water treatment systems without added costs or disruptions. Fully assembled groundwater treatment systems are not subject to the new tariffs, making it easier than ever to access proven solutions for removing iron, manganese, PFAS, nitrates, arsenic, and chromium from groundwater sources. In this article, we explore why ATEC’s American-made systems remain tariff-exempt, how Canadian buyers can benefit from direct cross-border access, and what procurement teams need to know in 2025 and beyond.
Kitsap Public Utilities District (KPUD) Tackles Iron & Manganese
For more than 20 years, Kitsap Public Utility District has relied on ATEC’s iron and manganese filtration systems to deliver reliable, low-maintenance treatment across its groundwater network. Today, seven ATEC systems produce consistently clear water with non-detect iron and manganese levels, all without a single media replacement since installation. This decades-long performance underscores ATEC’s reputation for durable, easy-to-operate solutions that help utilities like Kitsap reduce flushing, improve customer satisfaction, and lower lifecycle costs.
ATEC to Provide Perchlorate Treatment for Cactus Basins Recharge Program
ATEC Water Systems (a Cadiz company) to support Fontana Water Company with perchlorate treatment tied to San Bernardino Valley’s Cactus Basins Recharge Program.
Hexavalent Chromium in Groundwater: Lessons from Glendale and the Case for RCF
Through a multi-year research and demonstration program, Glendale conducted one of the most comprehensive evaluations of Cr(VI) treatment technologies to date. Their findings offer invaluable insights for utilities navigating similar decisions—and reinforce why Reduction-Coagulation-Filtration (RCF) deserves strong consideration as a preferred solution.
ATEC Water Systems Transforms Water Quality at Taggart Well in Idaho
Meridian, a rapidly expanding city in Idaho’s Treasure Valley, relies heavily on groundwater from wells like Taggart to meet its drinking water needs. However, the Taggart Well faced a persistent issue: elevated levels of iron and manganese.
Understanding California’s Chromium MCL: What Water Operators Need to Know
Hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) in drinking water is a significant concern for water system operators, engineers, and utility managers in California. With the state’s stringent maximum contaminant level (MCL) for Cr(VI) reinstated at 10 parts per billion (ppb) in April 2024, utilities face ongoing challenges in ensuring compliance while maintaining operational efficiency.