News Briefs: EPA Announces Historic Investment Into Puerto Rico Water Projects
Today News Briefs: EPA Announces Historic Investment Into Puerto Rico Water Projects

Also in this week's water and wastewater news, first responders rescue a small dog that got stuck in a sewer pipe in Portland, Oregon

Headworks

Today Sludge Dewatering with Huber
Sludge Dewatering with Huber
Product Focus: Biosolids Management/Headworks Product Focus: Biosolids Management/Headworks January 18, 2023
Case Studies: Biosolids Management/Headworks Case Studies: Biosolids Management/Headworks January 18, 2023
Product Focus: Headworks and Biosolids Management Product Focus: Headworks and Biosolids Management July 14, 2022
Case Studies: Headworks and Biosolids Management Case Studies: Headworks and Biosolids Management July 14, 2022
A Durable Receiving Station and a Fine Screen Helped this Facility Turn Septage Into an Asset A Durable Receiving Station and a Fine Screen Helped this Facility Turn Septage Into… May 17, 2022

Pumps

Today Water Treatment Plant Finds Solutions to Priming and Leak Issues with Dual-Diaphragm Chemical Feed Pump
Water Treatment Plant Finds Solutions to Priming and Leak Issues with Dual-Diaphragm…
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
Double-Disc Pumps Keep Waste Activated Sludge Flowing Freely to Centrifuges Double-Disc Pumps Keep Waste Activated Sludge Flowing Freely to Centrifuges November 15, 2022
Product Spotlight - Wastewater: Trash pump line gets upgraded solids-reduction technology Product Spotlight - Wastewater: Trash pump line gets upgraded solids-reduction techno… October 17, 2022
Product Spotlight - Water: Pump offers high-volume chemical feed Product Spotlight - Water: Pump offers high-volume chemical feed October 17, 2022
Product Spotlight - Wastewater: June 2022 Product Spotlight - Wastewater: June 2022 May 17, 2022

Filtration

Today OptiFiber Cloth Media Filtration – Often Imitated, Never Duplicated
OptiFiber Cloth Media Filtration – Often Imitated, Never Duplicated
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

Treatment

Today Layout Considerations for a Reliable, Energy Efficient, and Safe Blower System
Layout Considerations for a Reliable, Energy Efficient, and Safe Blower System
Researchers Pioneer Magnetic Method for PFAS Removal Researchers Pioneer Magnetic Method for PFAS Removal January 26, 2023
Delaware Agencies Accepting Grant Proposals for Wastewater, Surface Water and Drinking Water Project Planning Delaware Agencies Accepting Grant Proposals for Wastewater, Surface Water and Drinkin… January 26, 2023
EPA Proposes Adding PFAS to National Enforcement and Compliance Initiatives EPA Proposes Adding PFAS to National Enforcement and Compliance Initiatives January 25, 2023
Bureau of Reclamation Releases Funding Opportunity for Water Reuse and Desalination Programs Bureau of Reclamation Releases Funding Opportunity for Water Reuse and Desalination P… January 19, 2023
It Was No Surprise: The South Walton Utility Company Fully Expected Stateswide Accolades It Was No Surprise: The South Walton Utility Company Fully Expected Stateswide Accola… January 16, 2023

Energy

Today Big Aeration Energy Savings Potential for Partial Mix Wastewater Pond Systems
Big Aeration Energy Savings Potential for Partial Mix Wastewater Pond Systems
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
New Biogas Production Landmark Achieved for Scottish Water’s Sludge Facility at Nigg New Biogas Production Landmark Achieved for Scottish Water’s Sludge Facility at Nigg… November 9, 2022

Dewatering/Biosolids

January 20, 2023 XRipper Grinder Keeps Correctional Facility on the Right Side of the Law
XRipper Grinder Keeps Correctional Facility on the Right Side of the Law
A Texas-Sized Biosolids Recycling Program Yields High-Quality Heat-Dried Products for a Variety of Applications A Texas-Sized Biosolids Recycling Program Yields High-Quality Heat-Dried Products for… January 16, 2023
Wisconsin PFAS Plume Moves Into Green Bay Via Groundwater Wisconsin PFAS Plume Moves Into Green Bay Via Groundwater January 5, 2023
QED Environmental Offers Accurate Measurement of Digester Methane and Related Gases QED Environmental Offers Accurate Measurement of Digester Methane and Related Gases December 13, 2022
EPA Issues Guidance to States to Reduce Harmful PFAS Pollution EPA Issues Guidance to States to Reduce Harmful PFAS Pollution December 12, 2022
Derry Township, Pennsylvania, Takes Landmark Step Toward Organics-to-Energy Vision Derry Township, Pennsylvania, Takes Landmark Step Toward Organics-to-Energy Vision November 30, 2022

Instrumentation

January 18, 2023 An Accurate and Reliable Lift Station Level Transmitter
An Accurate and Reliable Lift Station Level Transmitter
Product Spotlight - Water: Application employs machine learning to enable real-time forecasting Product Spotlight - Water: Application employs machine learning to enable real-time f… January 18, 2023
Product Spotlight - Wastewater: System provides seamless remote monitoring Product Spotlight - Wastewater: System provides seamless remote monitoring January 18, 2023
From Paper to Electronic: Aquatic Informatics Software Enhances Plant Operations in a New York Community From Paper to Electronic: Aquatic Informatics Software Enhances Plant Operations in a… January 17, 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… January 3, 2023
Bureau of Reclamation Announces Awards for Improved Precipitation Measurement Devices Bureau of Reclamation Announces Awards for Improved Precipitation Measurement Devices December 28, 2022

Disinfection

December 13, 2022 Researchers Shed Light on Emerging Water Treatment Technique
Researchers Shed Light on Emerging Water Treatment Technique
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
Are There Disinfection Byproducts in That Cup of Tea? Are There Disinfection Byproducts in That Cup of Tea? October 21, 2021

Odor Control

January 19, 2023 Bug of the Month: Thiopedia's Impact on Odors and Pigmentation
Bug of the Month: Thiopedia's Impact on Odors and Pigmentation
​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
EnBiorganic Receives Innovative Technology Grant for Florida HAB Remediation EnBiorganic Receives Innovative Technology Grant for Florida HAB Remediation April 26, 2022

Tanks

December 8, 2022 Sherwin-Williams Launches Online Water Tank Color Designer
Sherwin-Williams Launches Online Water Tank Color Designer
Product Spotlights - Water: HDPE clarifier plates help substantially reduce maintenance costs Product Spotlights - Water: HDPE clarifier plates help substantially reduce maintenan… November 16, 2022
Nominations Open for Tnemec’s 2022 Tank of the Year Contest Nominations Open for Tnemec’s 2022 Tank of the Year Contest August 25, 2022
A Newly Designed Plate Settler Is Designed to Be Lighter and Lower in Capital and Installed Cost A Newly Designed Plate Settler Is Designed to Be Lighter and Lower in Capital and Ins… April 19, 2022
A New and Innovative Way to Keep Weirs Free of Troublesome Green Stuff A New and Innovative Way to Keep Weirs Free of Troublesome Green Stuff April 18, 2022
Capital Improvement Projects Tackled at Kansas Water Treatment Plant Capital Improvement Projects Tackled at Kansas Water Treatment Plant February 22, 2022

Laboratory

December 27, 2022 Bug of the Month: Yeast and Biological Treatment pH
Bug of the Month: Yeast and Biological Treatment pH
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
Bug of the Month: The Mysterious History of Haliscomenobacter Hydrossis Bug of the Month: The Mysterious History of Haliscomenobacter Hydrossis September 14, 2022

Education/Training

January 16, 2023 One Way to Find New Water Professionals: Grow Them Yourself
One Way to Find New Water Professionals: Grow Them Yourself
Exam Study Guide - February 2023 Exam Study Guide - February 2023 January 18, 2023
Exam Study Guide - January 2023 Exam Study Guide - January 2023 December 13, 2022
Exam Study Guide: Odor Control and Repeat Sampling for Bacteria Contamination Exam Study Guide: Odor Control and Repeat Sampling for Bacteria Contamination December 8, 2022
Youth Innovators Step Up to Help Communities Around the World Solve Urgent Water Challenges Youth Innovators Step Up to Help Communities Around the World Solve Urgent Water Chal… November 21, 2022
Exam Study Guide - December 2022 Exam Study Guide - December 2022 November 17, 2022