Editorial Articles

People/Awards 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...

Entry 223840 SEEPEX makes sales organization changes SEEPEX announced some changes to its sales organization. Chris Karasch, national sales manager, continues to lead the group...

Radar level measurement is a safe solution even under extreme process conditions and vapors. But as with any measurement device, accuracy is key. VEGA...

Prying flanges apart to replace leaking valves without the right tools is often a time-consuming procedure. It can also be dangerous, as...

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...

Flow rate monitoring helps minimize water pollution Problem In heavy rainfalls, a wastewater treatment plant near Cleveland could not handle the deluge; combined wastewater...

Analytical Instrumentation De Nora Water Technologies MicroChem Designed with experience gained through decades of chlorine management and analysis, the multiparameter MicroChem water analysis system...

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...

Consider this scenario: You arrive at work on a Monday morning and your plant manager gives you an order to shut down...

Automated measurement of liquid and solid levels is important to the smooth and safe operation of water and wastewater treatment facilities and...

Restraining techniques ensure that piping stays connected and helps prevent breaks that can shut down wastewater systems. Mechanical joint piping connections such as...

PFAS is topic of significant public concern and a challenge for municipal water and wastewater utilities charged with protecting public health and...

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...

The Edmonds Wastewater Treatment Plant has taken big steps toward sustainability. Those steps were outlined several years ago in a document called the...

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...

From humble beginnings as a seasonal worker, Zane DeWeese has helped his hometown create a sustainable water management plan and secure safe drinking...

Wastewater treatment is Rey Davila’s passion. Recently retired, he loved his job as chief of solids operations at the South Mesquite Creek Regional...

The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission’s comprehensive youth outreach program started out with career-day visits. That led to a water festival. Now multiple...

Sealless pump a fit for bleach conveyance Problem The White House Utility District in Tennessee experienced leaks in some bleach pumps caused by seals...