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Four City of Houston wastewater treatment plants won Peak Performance Awards from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies:
Kingwood Cedar Bayou Plant, Platinum Award
Forest Grove...
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Industry News - April 2021
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SEEPEX makes sales organization changes
SEEPEX announced some changes to its sales organization. Chris Karasch, national sales manager, continues to lead the group...
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Product Spotlight - Water: April 2021
Radar level measurement is a safe solution even under extreme process conditions and vapors. But as with any measurement device, accuracy is key. VEGA...
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Product Spotlight - Wastewater: April 2021
Prying flanges apart to replace leaking valves without the right tools is often a time-consuming procedure. It can also be dangerous, as...
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Product News - April 2021
Franklin Electric VR SpecPAK Pressure Boosting System
Franklin Electric’s VR SpecPAK Pressure Boosting System is a pump-and-drive package that combines the benefits of...
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Case Studies - April 2021
Flow rate monitoring helps minimize water pollution
Problem
In heavy rainfalls, a wastewater treatment plant near Cleveland could not handle the deluge; combined wastewater...
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Product Focus - April 2021
Analytical Instrumentation
De Nora Water Technologies MicroChem
Designed with experience gained through decades of chlorine management and analysis, the multiparameter MicroChem water analysis system...
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Exam Study Guide - April 2021
WASTEWATER
By Rick Lallish
In fixed-film processes, what must be reduced before nitrification can occur?
A. Organic loading rate
B. Hydraulic loading rate
C. AOB and NOB...
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In Steering Through Many Crises, Science Is Our Best Remedy
Consider this scenario: You arrive at work on a Monday morning and your plant manager gives you an order to shut down...
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ABB Offers New Tools for Tracking Water Levels in Deep Wells, Lift Stations and More
Automated measurement of liquid and solid levels is important to the smooth and safe operation of water and wastewater treatment facilities and...
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Piping Protection Requires Careful Consideration of Restraining Tools and Methods
Restraining techniques ensure that piping stays connected and helps prevent breaks that can shut down wastewater systems.
Mechanical joint piping connections such as...
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Administrative, Testing, Landfilling Costs are Among the Results of Crackdowns on PFAS
PFAS is topic of significant public concern and a challenge for municipal water and wastewater utilities charged with protecting public health and...
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The New Generation of Operators Will Need a Variety of Key Skills and Attitudes
Many of you remember author Tom Wolfe’s book and the movie titled The Right Stuff. The story chronicles the original Mercury Seven astronauts and...
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A Washington Community and Utility Follow a Well-Designed Pathway to Sustainability
The Edmonds Wastewater Treatment Plant has taken big steps toward sustainability.
Those steps were outlined several years ago in a document called the...
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Three Local Professionals Sustain Quality Water and Wastewater Operations in Jonesville, Michigan
The Michigan city of Jonesville didn’t have to look far to find a top-notch team to operate its water and wastewater systems.
Superintendent...
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From Humble Beginnings as a Seasonal Worker, Zane Deweese Forged a Solid Career and a Strong Community
From humble beginnings as a seasonal worker, Zane DeWeese has helped his hometown create a sustainable water management plan and secure safe drinking...
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How Does This Operator Sum Up His Clean-Water Career?
Wastewater treatment is Rey Davila’s passion.
Recently retired, he loved his job as chief of solids operations at the South Mesquite Creek Regional...
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Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission Festival Promotes the Water Professions
The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission’s comprehensive youth outreach program started out with career-day visits. That led to a water festival. Now multiple...
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Case Studies - March 2021
Sealless pump a fit for bleach conveyance
Problem
The White House Utility District in Tennessee experienced leaks in some bleach pumps caused by seals...




















