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How to Make Cost-Effective Enhancements to Your Lagoon System
In most lagoons, sunlight causes a hard stratification at 12 to 18 inches of depth. The top water is warmer and thick...
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Mining the Benefits: Upgrading Solids-Handling Slurry Pumps at Silica Proppant Mining Facility
A proppant manufacturer in the Midwest operates a mining operation that produces silica proppants used in hydraulic fracking for oil and gas...
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Chilled-Water Utility Avoids Problems Dispensing Bleach and Scale Inhibitor
A regional utility company supplying chilled water to facilities faced diaphragm pump failures when dosing bleach and scale inhibitors. They upgraded to...
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An Easy Way to Compare Compressor Performance
The Compressed Air and Gas Institute (CAGI) and a group of its member manufacturers have developed standard formats for reporting blower performance. This...
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How to Control Hazards at the Treatment Plant
Maybe you’ve heard of OSHA’s “hierarchy of controls” in a safety training class or seen it on a sign somewhere. But do...
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The Impact of Chemical Dosing on Mining Operations’ Bottom Line
Chemical dosing pumps are critical to mining efficiency, yet often overlooked. Accurate dosing reduces chemical waste, boosts recovery, and enhances safety. High-quality...
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A Simple Way to Lower Your WWTP’s Energy Costs
Screw blowers deliver more air for less energy. Screw blowers have isentropic efficiencies well above lobe and multistage blowers, and due to...
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News Briefs: Asheville Approves Contracts for Temporary Treatment Systems
The City of Asheville (North Carolina) council has unanimously approved two contracts totaling $55.7 million for temporary pretreatment systems at its water...
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Exam Study Guide: Manhole Locations and Temperature Calculations
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...
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Treatment Plant Operator Exam Study Guide Answers
Where should manholes be located in the collection system?
The answer to the question is E, all of the above. Manholes are meant to...
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Pumps Perform Vital Role in Wastewater Treatment for Large Community
Problem: The 90-year-old, manually operated Spring Creek Water Treatment Plant in Springfield, Illinois, had far exceeded its operational lifespan. Designing a new...
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NACWA Honors Peak Performers at Utility Leadership Conference
The National Association of Clean Water Agencies recently honored the recipients of the 2025 NACWA Peak Performance Awards and inducted a utility...
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Product News: OZ Lifting Products, Fluoramics, HEMCO and More
Lifting Products facility maintenance systemThe facility maintenance system by OZ Lifting Products is a versatile, customizable material handling system designed to optimize...
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Electrical Switches Help Optimize Treatment Efficiency and Safety
Problem: The Richland (Washington) Wastewater Treatment Plant faced recurring electrical failures in motor and pump connections, hazardous location devices on screeners and...
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News Briefs: Grand Canyon Water Plant Fire Causes Chlorine Leak
Firefighters responding to the Dragon Bravo Fire on the North Rim in Grand Canyon National Park earlier this month reported that the North...
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From Trainee to Leader: Steps to Take Your Career to the Next Level
If you're working as an operator trainee, you might already have your sights set on more than just the next task. You're...
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Why Hydrants Weren't Meant to Fight Wildfires
Brigham Young University professor Rob Sowby teaches and studies environmental engineering, urban water infrastructure and sustainability. He has particular expertise in the...
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News About SJE, NETZSCH Pumps, and Aerzen USA
SJE celebrates 50 yearsDetroit Lakes, Minnesota-based SJE is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Founded in 1975, SJE delivers high-performance control solutions by integrating...






















