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Flomatic wafer-style check valves Flomatic’s Model 888VFD wafer-style check valves can be close-coupled with a butterfly valve, allowing for operation of the butterfly valve...

Biogas production has become a viable way for wastewater treatment facilities to not only decrease the amount of solid waste produced and...

In the municipal segment of the water treatment industry, systems help unify complex processes that require precision and reliability throughout multiple stages...

FCI announces Schleyhahn as director of salesDan McQueen, president of FCI - Fluid Components International, announced the appointment of Adam Schleyhahn as...

Words and Meanings In reference to your March column (Let’s Be Clear, “It’s About the Product”), I hope you will walk with me....

People/AwardsThe Newport (Rhode Island) Wastewater Treatment Facility, Cranston (Rhode Island) Wastewater Treatment Facility, and Presque Isle (Maine) Utilities District received 2019 Regional...

Bottling plant eliminates odor with carbon-impregnated geomembrane Problem:In 2017, a bottling plant in Brazil received frequent complaints about odors from its wastewater facility, especially...

Rotating biological contactors are an efficient fixed-film wastewater technology for secondary and/or advanced biological treatment. The long-term reliability of this process is evident...

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the launch of the $9 million American-Made Challenges: Solar Desalination Prize, a competition to accelerate...

Polyfluroalkyl substances, known as PFAS, are man-made chemicals found in everyday items such as nonstick fast-food wrappers, stain-resistant fabrics, nonstick cookware, firefighting...

There is a reason certain idioms endure. It is because the wisdom contained within it consistently applies to many different situations and...

Entry 243412Welcome 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,...

The Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee has passed legislation that will make significant investments in water recycling programs and resources....

As the Industrial Revolution unfolded in the late 18th century, opportunities for employment and a chance to improve living conditions drew increasing...

The small town of Field, British Columbia, once a stop for trains on their way over the continental divide, now welcomes tourists...

We’ve seen some stories recently about changes in the way customers are using water during the COVID-19 pandemic — like this story out...

Last summer, Treatment Plant Operator hosted a live webinar in which in which Veolia Water Technologies gave a presentation on IFAS/MBBR and deammonification technologies,...

Entry 243418Wastewater treatment plant operators working for the Eagle River Water & Sanitation District serving Vail and Aspen, Colorado, recently saw a...

When you screen wastewater with 1/4-inch perforated plate panels you are going to capture tons of trash and debris, pulled from the...