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Problem: The Eastern Treatment Plant at Australia Melbourne Water treats almost half of the city’s sewage and is the largest activated sludge...

Starting a new job in the trades can feel overwhelming. For a rookie, there’s much to learn, from handling tools and equipment...

In a television show that will explain the complex journey of the wastewater treatment process, Lakeside Equipment Corporation is set to feature...

Backover injuries can occur in a split second and can cause severe injuries or even death. When working around large trucks and...

Problem: The Seneca Wastewater Treatment Plant, operated by the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, needed a 90-degree screen configuration due to tight channel...

Entry 239205Approximately 300 individuals recently participated in the first organized open-water swim in the Chicago River in nearly a century. Spectators gathered...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced that it will defend the designations of PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances of the...

Problem: The Brewer (Maine) Water Pollution Control Facility treats 1.5-2 mgd with an activated sludge process to remove conventional and nonconventional contaminants....

Johnson County (Kansas) Wastewater created a video campaign to raise its public profile and boost awareness of its workplace environment. The three-video series...

Anua announces leadership transitionAnua announced a strategic leadership transition with the appointment of Sean Martin as chief executive officer. Martin, who has...

In the era of flushable wipes and a thousand disposal products, solids continue to be a battle for wastewater systems. Even as...

Problem: The Trier wastewater treatment plant in the oldest city in Germany needed a solution for sludge thickening before anaerobic digestion. The...

Entry 239226Two former wastewater treatment plant employees in Nashville have been indicted by a grand jury for bypassing treatment processes and tampering with...

The Dedham-Westwood (Massachusetts) Water District recently announced it will receive over $4.9 million in settlement funds from 3M Company through a lawsuit filed...

Oklahoma Municipal Assurance Group is set to host its sixth annual Sanitary Sewer Expo, taking place Oct. 27–29 in Enid, Oklahoma. Over the...

Problem: The Carol Stream (Illinois) Water Reclamation Facility treats mainly residential and some industrial wastewater. The equipment room was cramped and the...

Managing biosolids in wastewater treatment applications requires specialized equipment to handle materials that are often viscous, abrasive and odorous. This includes positive displacement...

After decades of operation, the pumps supplying wastewater to the trickling filters at the Cayuga Heights (New York) Wastewater Treatment Plant had...

Twin-shaft grinders are known as the toughest solids reduction equipment available. They are praised for their ability to cut through tough solids...