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A proppant manufacturer in the Midwest operates a mining operation that produces silica proppants used in hydraulic fracking for oil and gas...

In most lagoons, sunlight causes a hard stratification at 12 to 18 inches of depth. The top water is warmer and thick...

A regional utility company supplying chilled water to facilities faced diaphragm pump failures when dosing bleach and scale inhibitors. They upgraded to...

Maybe you’ve heard of OSHA’s “hierarchy of controls” in a safety training class or seen it on a sign somewhere. But do...

Meet Professor Vogelsang, aka the "Pump Doctor." He's here to bring you thought nuggets on technology, application insights, and other musings. In...

Chemical dosing pumps are critical to mining efficiency, yet often overlooked. Accurate dosing reduces chemical waste, boosts recovery, and enhances safety. High-quality...

Screw blowers deliver more air for less energy. Screw blowers have isentropic efficiencies well above lobe and multistage blowers, and due to...

New Castle County, Delaware, has long battled the buildup of grease  in the wet wells of its wastewater pump stations. New Castle is...

In the 1950s and 1960s, standard manhole covers made from painted or galvanized steel required ongoing maintenance. Municipalities faced issues with: Corrosion and...

The City of Asheville (North Carolina) council has unanimously approved two contracts totaling $55.7 million for temporary pretreatment systems at its water...

Where should manholes be located in the collection system? The answer to the question is E, all of the above. Manholes are meant to...

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...

The National Association of Clean Water Agencies recently honored the recipients of the 2025 NACWA Peak Performance Awards and inducted a utility...

Problem: The 90-year-old, manually operated Spring Creek Water Treatment Plant in Springfield, Illinois, had far exceeded its operational lifespan. Designing a new...

Lifting Products facility maintenance systemThe facility maintenance system by OZ Lifting Products is a versatile, customizable material handling system designed to optimize...