Webinar

Safe Drinking Water for Municipal Water Utilities: A Missouri Case Study

LG SOnic Drinking Water Utility webinar

Producing safe drinking water is a growing challenge for many utilities. Raw water quality shifts with seasons and upstream conditions, making treatment unpredictable. For the City of Archie, Missouri, harmful algal blooms (HABs) caused persistent turbidity, taste and odor complaints, and regulatory concerns over disinfection byproducts. Chemical treatments offered little relief, putting both compliance and public trust at risk.

In this Drinking Water Utility Webinar, our speakers Ernest Neafsey and Ricky Blundell will present Archie’s success story. They will show how the city secured clear, reliable drinking water through chemical-free ultrasonic algae control. By implementing LG Sonic’s MPC-Buoy, Archie reduced influent turbidity by 65%, extended filter runtime by 300%, and rebuilt public confidence in its water supply.

Safe Drinking Water for Municipal Water Utilities: A Missouri Case Study
Date & Time: 9 September 2025 | 7:30 AM PST, 10:30 AM EST, 4:30 PM CEST
Speakers: Ernest Neafsey & Ricky Blundell

Webinar Highlights:

Monitoring & Measuring: How Archie tracked raw water quality for reliable treatment.

HAB Management: How ultrasonic algae control (MPC-Buoy) solved recurring bloom issues.

Optimized Treatment: Lower costs, extended filter life, and reduced backwash.

Catchment & Digital Twins: Data-driven models to predict algal growth, test scenarios, and strengthen watershed resilience.

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is designed for municipal water utility managers, plant operators, environmental consultants, sustainability officers, regulators, and anyone committed to improving water quality while reducing chemical use and operational costs.

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Speakers

Dr. E. J. Neafsey, PhD

Water Scientist at LG Sonic

United States

E. J. Neafsey, with 20 years in water quality and a PhD from Cornell, has researched water and mangrove health in Florida. At LG Sonic US, he enhances predictive analytics and advocates for sustainable water management.
Ernest Neafsey - Water Scientist at LG Sonic

Ricky Blundell

Water Superintendent City of Archie

United States

Water Superintendent for the City of Archie, Missouri, shares his experience in managing municipal water.
Rick Blundell- Drinking water-Water Superintendent, City of Archie LG Sonic