Mark Turpin returns to WWEMA Board of Directors
The Water and Wastewater Equipment Manufacturers Association has re-elected Mark Turpin, president of Duperon Corporation, for a third term on its board of directors. Turpin will join a prestigious group of industry leadership to help navigate an influx of issues impacting the sector, from regulatory issues like Build America and Buy America to broader topics like climate change and sustainability. Turpin previously served on the WWEMA board from 2012 to 2019, including a stint as chairman in 2017, chairperson-elect the prior year, and treasurer from 2014-2016.
Centrisys/CNP to supply 12 decanter centrifuges for MSD project
Centrisys/CNP will replace existing units within the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District, at its Bissell Point and Lemay wastewater treatment facilities. The solids management upgrade design-build project, led by Kokosing/Plocher, will see the deployment of 12 Centrisys/CNP CS30-4DT 2-Phase decanter centrifuges, with six at Bissell Point and six at Lemay. MSDPC owns and operates seven wastewater treatment facilities treating an average flow of over 350 million gallons of wastewater per day. The Bissell Point and Lemay wastewater treatment facilities are the two largest plants, both serving the Mississippi River watershed.
Grundfos extends its partnership with IWA for the Youth Action for SDG 6 Fellowship
In 2022, Grundfos, together with the International Water Association, initiated the Youth Action for SDG 6 Fellowship, giving 13 carefully selected Young Water Professionals a unique opportunity to make their voice heard on a global stage. Impressed with the work the YWPs have done over the year, Grundfos announced that it will continue to support the fellowship along with IWA by extending the collaboration and giving the YWPs the opportunity to work and strengthen their projects. The members who have passed the 35-year mark will support the fellowship in an advisory role, leaving 10 youth members on the journey to accelerate water action. Grundfos and IWA will continue conversations to reinforce the value of youth for the water sector at a global scale.
Blacoh Industries welcomes Stevens and Riché to team
Blacoh Industries announced two new additions to its team, Jen Stevens as product marketing director and Chris Riché as engineering and product development director. Stevens has over 35 years’ experience in engineering, applications, marketing and product management and previous organizations include Nidec, Ingersoll Rand, ITT Goulds and Tuthill. Riché has over 20 years’ experience in pumping systems and equipment, and his recent experience includes product management in the world of IoT products and aftermarket parts.
Stantec to design pump station for Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District
Stantec has been chosen to lead design of the Southerly Tunnel Dewatering Pump Station for the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District. The pump station is the third and final large pump station for NEORSD’s combined sewer overflow program, which has been in progress for 13 years. The goal of the program is to reduce CSO to the environment over 25 years and capture 98% of CSO flow in a typical year, as required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. When complete, Stantec will have led design for all three deep tunnel dewatering pump stations.
SouthWest Water expands its headquarters in Sugar Land, Texas
Sugar Land Economic Development announced that SouthWest Water Co. has expanded its headquarters, relocating to a 41,114-square-foot facility at Sugar Land Town Square. The company signed a 15-year lease at 2150 Town Square Place, a newly renovated, mixed-use, Class A complex. The expansion will create 20 new jobs, adding to the company’s workforce of more than 100 employees. SouthWest Water owns and operates regulated water and wastewater systems in seven states including Alabama, California, Florida, Louisiana, Oregon, South Carolina and Texas.
