The Nebraska Water Environment Association inducted Jim Mahony, Hobas Pipe USA area manager Mid-Central, into the Select Society of Sanitary Sludge Shovelers...
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New York City launches program to improve services and lower costs
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection has launched an Operational Excellence (OpX) program to help make it the safest, most...
Blogs
Did a tiny part cause a major wastewater treatment plant fire?
News media are reporting that the New York City Department of Environmental Protection suspects a nut linking a fuel injector and a...
Blogs
Study says food waste is best processed through wastewater treatment plants
A study commissioned by a major producer of kitchen sink garbage disposals found that using advanced wastewater treatment facilities to treat food...
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Deficient wall construction led to fatal collapse at Gatlinburg treatment plant
A flaw in construction led to the Gatlinburg (Tenn.) Wastewater Treatment Plant basin wall collapse that killed two workers last spring, according...
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Wastewater research center opens in British Columbia
Metro Vancouver has opened the $9 million Annacis Wastewater Centre, offering a real-life lab for wastewater scientists and engineers, reports the New...
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Hach names winners in 2011 BIG Picture contest
Hach announced the grand prize winners of the second annual See the BIG Picture contest at WEFTEC 2011 on Oct. 18 in...
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DC Water biosolids project recognized as one of the greenest in the world
The Water Environment Research Foundation has recognized DC Water with its Award for Excellence in Innovation for a biosolids program that will cut greenhouse gas...
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WEF position statement promotes recovery of renewable energy from wastewater
The Water Environment Federation Board of Trustees approved a position statement on the recovery of resources from wastewater during WEFTEC 2011, taking...
Videos
Town of Vernon, Conn. - Treatment Plant Operator Video - Nov 2011
Links mentioned in the video: Hach HQd Meters and Probes 800-227-4224
About the Video: A unique process and an exceptional staff make sure...
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Natchez, Miss. - Treatment Plant Operator Video - Nov 2011
Sponsored by Parkson.
Links mentioned in the video:
Parkson Automatic Bar Screen
Parkson THERMO-SYSTEM Solar Sludge Dryer
Ovivo Carrousel surface aerator
SRS Crisafulli FLUMP dredge
BDP Industries 2VP...
Editorial
Wastewater Treatment Systems
Increasing hydraulic capacity
Problem
The traveling bridge sand filters at the 80 mgd Donald C. Tillman Water Reclamation Plant in Van Nuys, Calif., had...
Editorial
A Win All Around
When the weather heats up, electric utilities face pressure to meet the demand on their systems. Utilities can only make or buy...
Editorial
Talent for the Future
Several years ago, managers at the City of Fort Worth’s Village Creek Water Reclamation Facility saw a looming challenge: Many employees were...
Editorial
Cold-Water Nitrification
The wastewater treatment lagoon at Gresham (Wis.) Municipal Utilities needed a $350,000 upgrade to comply with the state Department of Natural Resources’...
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Efficient Feeding
In fall 2007, operators at the Marengo (Ill.) Wastewater Treatment Plant were experiencing challenges with the liquid-polymer feed system, a key part...
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Professional Stature
Perhaps no issue is more important in the clean-water profession than replacing experienced operators who will soon retire. Cities and agencies are...
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November Industry News
Val-Matic Releases Product Brochure
Val-Matic Valve & Mfg. Corp. released an expanded version of its product line brochure, including air valves, check valves,...












