In 2013, Thames Water in England found a bus-sized lump of fat in a sewer. The 15-ton obstruction of food fat and wet...
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Case Study: Massive Lagoon Cover Collects Biogas, Generates Revenue and Reduces Odors
Case Study: Massive lagoon cover collects biogas, generates revenue and reduces odors (Geomembrane Technologies Case Study)Problem: Melbourne Water Western Treatment Plant in...
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News Briefs: Colorado Brewery Making Beer With Recycled Wastewater
A brewery in Denver, Colorado, has announced plans to brew and blind taste-test beer made with recycled water.Lone Tree Brewing Co. recently...
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September 2017 Project Roundup: Groundbreaking Ceremonies, Construction and More
Florida
Panama City
Project: Wastewater treatment plant improvements
Details: Current treatment plant is about 40 years old
Status: In first phase
Cost: $34 millionGeorgia
Grovestown
Project: New wastewater treatment...
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Industry News: September 2017
Bockhorst appointed chief operating officer of Badger Meter
Badger Meter has appointed Kenneth C. Bockhorst to the newly created position of senior vice president...
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Exam Study Guide: Hydraulic Loading Math; and RO Treatment Chemicals
Welcome back to TPO magazine's Exam Study Guide Series, which offers a pair of water/wastewater study questions with in-depth explanations of the answers. Last time, we...
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How to Improve Bioflocculation And Solids Settling
It has been demonstrated that increased levels of technical-grade Mg2+ improve bioflocculation, according to the divalent cation bridging theory. This theory states...
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Struggling with Odor Issues at Your WWTP?
Controlling odors is one of the most important — and yet most challenging — aspects of wastewater treatment. Foul odors are often...
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News Briefs: Mock Water Treatment Disaster Held in Indiana
Police, firefighters and several other departments and businesses in Gary, Indiana, recently practiced responding to a mock water treatment plant disaster.The mock...
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What Happens to Thioguard in My System?
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Where does the slurry of suspended technical-grade magnesium hydroxide solids, or milk of magnesia, go when it is added to a biological...
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Carbon Nanotubes Are Worth Their Salt
Lawrence Livermore (LLNL) scientists, in collaboration with researchers at Northeastern University, have developed carbon nanotube pores that can exclude salt from seawater. The team...
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A Disinfection Solution for Large-Scale Wastewater Applications
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‘Ewa Beach, located on the island of O’ahu in Hawaii, is home to the Honouliuli Wastewater Treatment Plant, the regional wastewater...
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Wastewater Authority Controls Odors from Primary Settling Tanks
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A wastewater authority located in Virginia, serving both residential and industrial customers.The Utility’s Needs:
The treatment plant’s process begins with grit separation, and...
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Water & Wastewater Education Listing: September 2017
Alaska
The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation is offering:
Oct. 3-5 — Introduction to Small Treated Water Systems, Bethel
Oct. 4-5 — Pump Repair & Maintenance, Anchorage
Oct....
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Product News: September 2017
World Motor enclosed-fan-controlled motors from Nidec Motor Corporation
Nidec Motor Corporation’s World Motors are horizontal, cast iron, enclosed, fan-cooled motors that offer global...
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TrojanUVSigna Approved by California For High-Level Water Reuse Applications
After the completion of third-party validation testing under the National Water Research Institute (NWRI) guidelines, the TrojanUVSigna has received conditional acceptance from the California...
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News Briefs: Irma Knocks Out Pump Stations in Southern Florida
Hurricane Irma knocked out power for as many as 15 million people in southern Florida, which in turn has rendered a number...
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Hurricane Harvey Provides a Valuable Learning Experience
When Hurricane Harvey hit South Texas Aug. 25, the city of Pearland’s Department of Public Works was put to the test. It...
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4 Reasons To Choose Thioguard
Thioguard provides the highest pounds of alkalinity per gallon compared to any other additive, and the lowest cost per pound.In head-to-head trials...





















