News Briefs: Minnesota WWTP Team Finds Diamond Ring
Today News Briefs: Minnesota WWTP Team Finds Diamond Ring

Also in this week's water and wastewater news, a San Francisco company is recycling wastewater from high-rise buildings

Headworks

March 17, 2023 5 Reasons to Switch from a Progressive Cavity Pump to a Rotary Lobe Pump
5 Reasons to Switch from a Progressive Cavity Pump to a Rotary Lobe Pump
Pumps and Solids Reduction Unit Increase FOG Receiving Efficiency Pumps and Solids Reduction Unit Increase FOG Receiving Efficiency March 10, 2023
All-In-One Headworks Screw Screen Solution – Grind, Screen And Compact All-In-One Headworks Screw Screen Solution – Grind, Screen And Compact March 8, 2023
Monster Separation System Tackles Tough Headworks Monster Separation System Tackles Tough Headworks March 7, 2023
​Princeton Researchers Claim WWTPs Emit Nearly Twice as Much Methane as Previously Thought ​Princeton Researchers Claim WWTPs Emit Nearly Twice as Much Methane as Previously Th… March 2, 2023
Product Focus: Biosolids Management/Headworks Product Focus: Biosolids Management/Headworks January 18, 2023

Pumps

March 9, 2023 Brown and Caldwell to Develop Southern California Drought Mitigation Study
Brown and Caldwell to Develop Southern California Drought Mitigation Study
Rugged CHEM-FEED MC3 Diaphragm Pump Rugged CHEM-FEED MC3 Diaphragm Pump March 8, 2023
The Straightforward CHEM-FEED Plastic Triplex Skid The Straightforward CHEM-FEED Plastic Triplex Skid March 7, 2023
High-Volume, Energy-Efficient Chemical Feed Pump High-Volume, Energy-Efficient Chemical Feed Pump March 6, 2023
Product Focus: Pumps and Blowers Product Focus: Pumps and Blowers February 15, 2023
The Magnet Makes the Difference in These High-Efficiency Pump Motors from Franklin Electric The Magnet Makes the Difference in These High-Efficiency Pump Motors from Franklin El… January 17, 2023

Treatment

Yesterday Innovative Projects to Energize Desalination and Reuse Across the US
Innovative Projects to Energize Desalination and Reuse Across the US
Independently Measured Performance of Various Types of Grit Removal Systems Independently Measured Performance of Various Types of Grit Removal Systems March 21, 2023
Tired of Paying to Landfill Organics with Your Grit? Hydro GritCleanse Can Help Tired of Paying to Landfill Organics with Your Grit? Hydro GritCleanse Can Help March 14, 2023
Extend the Life of Wastewater Treatment Assets Extend the Life of Wastewater Treatment Assets March 8, 2023
Bug of the Month: Water Sponges and Wastewater Treatment Plants Bug of the Month: Water Sponges and Wastewater Treatment Plants March 21, 2023
A California Project Proves It: Big Plant Improvement Projects Are All About People, Notably Operators A California Project Proves It: Big Plant Improvement Projects Are All About People,… March 21, 2023

Dewatering/Biosolids

March 28, 2023 Utilities in Maine Seek Solutions Amidst Biosolids Disposal Crisis
Utilities in Maine Seek Solutions Amidst Biosolids Disposal Crisis
Rotary Press Enables City to Dewater More Efficiently Rotary Press Enables City to Dewater More Efficiently March 16, 2023
Dewatering Presses Prove to Be the Right Fit Dewatering Presses Prove to Be the Right Fit March 9, 2023
Hands-On Experience with 3 Types of Dewatering Processes Hands-On Experience with 3 Types of Dewatering Processes March 8, 2023
Test Your Knowledge: How Well Do Clean-Water Plants Recover Valuable Resources? Test Your Knowledge: How Well Do Clean-Water Plants Recover Valuable Resources? March 21, 2023
Completing the Circle: Create Biosolids, Use the Biogas to Dry Them Completing the Circle: Create Biosolids, Use the Biogas to Dry Them February 15, 2023

Tanks

March 8, 2023 Increasing Contact Time and Reducing Short-Circuiting in a Clearwell Tank
Increasing Contact Time and Reducing Short-Circuiting in a Clearwell Tank
What Happens to Chlorine Residuals in a Newly Mixed Drinking Water Storage Tank? What Happens to Chlorine Residuals in a Newly Mixed Drinking Water Storage Tank? March 7, 2023
TTHM Removal When Flushing Isn’t an Option TTHM Removal When Flushing Isn’t an Option March 6, 2023
Learn How Active Mixing Can Help Fight Against Excessive Tank Ice in Your Distribution Network Learn How Active Mixing Can Help Fight Against Excessive Tank Ice in Your Distributio… March 3, 2023
Sherwin-Williams Launches Online Water Tank Color Designer Sherwin-Williams Launches Online Water Tank Color Designer December 8, 2022
Product Spotlights - Water: HDPE clarifier plates help substantially reduce maintenance costs Product Spotlights - Water: HDPE clarifier plates help substantially reduce maintenan… November 16, 2022

Filtration

February 21, 2023 Meet 'Bruce the Water Guy,' an Operator Shining a Light On Treatment
Meet 'Bruce the Water Guy,' an Operator Shining a Light On Treatment
Researchers Use Egg Whites to Remove Microplastics From Water Researchers Use Egg Whites to Remove Microplastics From Water January 18, 2023
Researchers Develop Eco-Friendly Membrane Capable of Removing Microplastics and VOCs Researchers Develop Eco-Friendly Membrane Capable of Removing Microplastics and VOCs January 4, 2023
Manmade Wetlands Are a Natural Barrier to the Spread of Microplastics, Says Study Manmade Wetlands Are a Natural Barrier to the Spread of Microplastics, Says Study November 1, 2022
Video: Minnesota City Solves Strict Nutrient Regulations at New Facility Video: Minnesota City Solves Strict Nutrient Regulations at New Facility April 12, 2022
AMTA and AWWA Announce Awardees at the Membrane Technology Conference & Exposition AMTA and AWWA Announce Awardees at the Membrane Technology Conference & Exposition March 9, 2022

Energy

March 21, 2023 Food Waste Helps Power this Plant's Quest for Energy Self-Sufficiency
Food Waste Helps Power this Plant's Quest for Energy Self-Sufficiency
Backup Power and More Backup Power and More March 21, 2023
Innovative Septage and Biosolids Treatment System Deployed in Washington Innovative Septage and Biosolids Treatment System Deployed in Washington January 12, 2023
Co-Digestion Is a Key Component in Montpelier's Quest for Net Zero Energy Status Co-Digestion Is a Key Component in Montpelier's Quest for Net Zero Energy Status December 13, 2022
Case Studies: Reuse, Recovery and Energy Management Case Studies: Reuse, Recovery and Energy Management December 13, 2022
Product Focus: Reuse, Recovery and Energy Management Product Focus: Reuse, Recovery and Energy Management December 13, 2022

Instrumentation

March 20, 2023 The LevelRat Lift Station Level Transmitter Is Designed with Superior Toughness for Extended Use
The LevelRat Lift Station Level Transmitter Is Designed with Superior Toughness for E…
The Levelgage Provides Sustained High Performance in a Wide Range of Operating Conditions The Levelgage Provides Sustained High Performance in a Wide Range of Operating Condit… March 13, 2023
Exam Study Guide - April 2023 Exam Study Guide - April 2023 March 21, 2023
Product Focus: Monitoring and Instrumentation Product Focus: Monitoring and Instrumentation March 21, 2023
Researchers Uncover New Technique to Monitor Mixing Process Researchers Uncover New Technique to Monitor Mixing Process March 7, 2023
Study Expands Understanding of Artificial Sweetener as Wastewater Tracer Study Expands Understanding of Artificial Sweetener as Wastewater Tracer February 14, 2023

Disinfection

January 3, 2023 New Method to Find Antibiotic-Resistant Genes Shows Limits of 'Snapshot' Samples, Chlorination
New Method to Find Antibiotic-Resistant Genes Shows Limits of 'Snapshot' Samples, Chl…
Researchers Shed Light on Emerging Water Treatment Technique Researchers Shed Light on Emerging Water Treatment Technique December 13, 2022
Chlorine Crisis Averted for Treatment Plants as Railroad Strike Ends Chlorine Crisis Averted for Treatment Plants as Railroad Strike Ends September 20, 2022
Harnessing the Sun to Disinfect Water Harnessing the Sun to Disinfect Water July 20, 2022
'Zapping' Untreated Water Gets Rid of More Waterborne Viruses, Says Study 'Zapping' Untreated Water Gets Rid of More Waterborne Viruses, Says Study December 2, 2021
EPA Awards 'Virus Hunter' Looking to Turn Wastewater Into Drinking Water EPA Awards 'Virus Hunter' Looking to Turn Wastewater Into Drinking Water October 26, 2021

Odor Control

March 1, 2023 New Pump Brings Classic Aeration Solution to English Brewery
New Pump Brings Classic Aeration Solution to English Brewery
Bug of the Month: Thiopedia's Impact on Odors and Pigmentation Bug of the Month: Thiopedia's Impact on Odors and Pigmentation January 19, 2023
​San Francisco to Enhance Odor Control and Boost Energy Recovery With Biosolids Digester Project ​San Francisco to Enhance Odor Control and Boost Energy Recovery With Biosolids Diges… November 29, 2022
Product Focus: Odor Control and Disinfection Product Focus: Odor Control and Disinfection May 17, 2022
Case Studies: Odor Control and Disinfection Case Studies: Odor Control and Disinfection May 17, 2022
WWTP Study Evaluates Odor Control Strategies WWTP Study Evaluates Odor Control Strategies May 10, 2022

Laboratory

February 9, 2023 Bug of the Month: Water Mites Are Often a Sign of a Healthy WWTP
Bug of the Month: Water Mites Are Often a Sign of a Healthy WWTP
Bug of the Month: Yeast and Biological Treatment pH Bug of the Month: Yeast and Biological Treatment pH December 27, 2022
This Lab Supervisor Creates Great Chemistry With Effective Leadership and Belief in Mentoring This Lab Supervisor Creates Great Chemistry With Effective Leadership and Belief in M… December 13, 2022
Bug of the Month: How to Reduce Beggiatoa Filament Growth Bug of the Month: How to Reduce Beggiatoa Filament Growth November 28, 2022
Arizona Taps ASU to Lead Water Innovation Initiative Arizona Taps ASU to Lead Water Innovation Initiative November 23, 2022
Bug of the Month: Suctoria, the Vicious Killers Within Wastewater Microbiology Bug of the Month: Suctoria, the Vicious Killers Within Wastewater Microbiology November 3, 2022

Education/Training

March 23, 2023 Exam Study Guide: Laboratory Equipment and Fire Hydrant Flow Rates
Exam Study Guide: Laboratory Equipment and Fire Hydrant Flow Rates
Reuse and Recycling Leaders Gather in Atlanta to Reimagine Water Reuse and Recycling Leaders Gather in Atlanta to Reimagine Water March 22, 2023
Exam Study Guide: Soil Amendment Regulations and the UCMR 5 Exam Study Guide: Soil Amendment Regulations and the UCMR 5 March 9, 2023
Students Encouraged to Compete in 2023 Innovation Challenge Students Encouraged to Compete in 2023 Innovation Challenge February 27, 2023
Exam Study Guide: F/M Ratios and Chemical Concentrations Exam Study Guide: F/M Ratios and Chemical Concentrations February 23, 2023
Exam Study Guide: ORP Readings and Basin Perimeter Calculations Exam Study Guide: ORP Readings and Basin Perimeter Calculations February 9, 2023