Problem: A Florida wastewater treatment plant was replacing screw conveyor ball bearings much more frequently than the recommended interval, at great expense...
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Xylem Announces Grand Prize Winners in Global Student Innovation Challenge
Xylem recently announced that teams from the Philippines and Algeria were the grand prize winners of its 2024 Xylem Global Student Innovation Challenge....
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News About Ovivo, Carollo Engineers, AqueoUS Vets and More
William C. Mammen Jr. joins DSI/DynamaticDSI/Dynamatic welcomed William C. Mammen Jr. as its director of engineering, where he will be responsible for...
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Bug of the Month: Dead Filamentous Bacteria and Their Significance
Based on experience viewing a high amount of mixed liquor samples under fluorescent microscopy, it appears common to have a high percentage...
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Workplace Dynamics Shift as More of Gen Z Enters the Workforce
The newest coming-of-age cohort that’s beginning to shift workplace dynamics is Generation Z, generally defined as the 72 million or so people...
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Increase Aeration Efficiency With Modern Blowers Designed for Wastewater Treatment
Blowers are critical components in various industrial applications, including wastewater treatment and septic services. They provide the necessary air flow and pressure...
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Stanford Researchers Propose New Metrics to Assess Water Affordability
Rising water prices in the U.S. are forcing many households to choose between rationing water or risking shutoff due to unpaid bills....
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NSF-Funded Project Promotes Reuse of Graywater in Households
A project led by UC Berkeley architecture professor Maria-Paz Gutierrez — with collaborators from UC Merced and two Texas universities — seeks to...
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News Briefs: Treatment Plant Break-In Prompts 'Do Not Drink' Advisory in Michigan
Residents of Sylvan Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan, have been advised not to drink their municipal water following a break-in at the...
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California Mandates First-Ever Permanent Water Restrictions for Cities
California will implement permanent water restrictions for the first time following the recent approval of a new policy by the state’s Water...
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Patented Tube Failure Detection System Prevents Spills and Downtime
FLEXFLO peristaltic pumps are equipped with Blue-White’s exclusive patented, built-in Tube Failure Detection System (TFD). This technology detects a wide range of...
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Exam Study Guide: Laboratory Glassware and Distribution System Piping
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
Which laboratory glassware is the most accurate means of delivering a measure of volume?
The answer to the question is C, pipet. There...
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From Groundwater to Drinking Water
Groundwater is an important source of drinking water, particularly in rural areas. What is the best method of sanitizing groundwater for safe,...
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OZ Lifting Davit Crane Wheel Base
OZ Lifting Products’ wheel base revolutionizes lifting operations by effortlessly transporting and positioning a davit crane (up to 1,200 pounds) across diverse...
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Nanobubbles Combat Odors, Improve Process Efficiency and Energy Recovery
Problem: The Stavnsholt Wastewater Treatment Plant in Denmark faced persistent odor complaints. Despite attempts at treatment with ferric chloride, the odor persisted,...
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BDP Technology Facilitates Composting System at Rikers Island
Located in the middle of New York City, the Rikers Island Correctional Facility (RICF) houses approximately 14,000 inmates. Commencing operations in 1996, the RICF...
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CHEM-FEED MD3 Muti-Diaphragm Pump: See What People Are Talking About
While dosing challenging chemicals can be tricky for operators, there are a range of technologies that will help mitigate problems and ensure...
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Our Curious Relationship With Sludge
As we go about our day in the water treatment profession, do you ever stop and consider the uniqueness of our work?
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