The aging wastewater lagoon aerator system in the Michigan village of Lakeview was losing effectiveness and needed replacing.
The village’s simple three-lagoon system...
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New Technology Means New Life for a Treatment Lagoon System
Entries Tagged Aging Infrastructure
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How Cold is Too Cold? The Impact of Freezing Temps on Wastewater Treatment
Winter can wreak havoc on wastewater treatment plants. When temperatures plummet, operators face a ton of challenges, from equipment failures to process...
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News About: Stantec, Aqua-Aerobic, Xylem and More
Stantec selected to help oversee DC Water capital improvement programStantec has been selected by DC Water to manage the agency’s water capital...
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Not Just a Tank on Stilts: The Many Faces of Water Towers
Water towers might all serve the same purpose — maintaining pressure and storage for municipal systems — but no two are exactly...
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The Cost of Aging Infrastructure – Delaying Upgrades Costs Cities More in the Long Run
Across the country, aging wastewater infrastructure is reaching a tipping point. Decades-old pipes, treatment plants, and pump stations are struggling to keep...
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A Success Imperative: Attending to the People Side
Eric Kerr came to the Chicopee Wastewater Treatment plant four years ago to find a 1970s facility running on mostly original equipment.Kerr...
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A Humble State. An Award-Winning Career.
Matt Dow’s story is truly like father, like son.
His dad set an example that Matt followed into the wastewater treatment profession. The...
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Decentralized Treatment: Growing Interest in Local Solutions
As communities grow and infrastructure ages, decentralized wastewater treatment systems are gaining attention as a flexible and cost-effective alternative to traditional plants....
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How Old Treatment Plant Concrete Tanks Gained New Life
The water treatment plant in the Georgia city of Bremen was showing its age and needed repairs.In particular, concrete had deteriorated, raising...
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Renovations Set This Plant Up for Years of Excellence
In September 2020, the Oneida Sewage Treatment Plant experienced an upset leading to a discharge that turned the water black in the...
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An Older Plant Delivers Modern Performance in New Port Richey
Dedication comes naturally for the team at the William C. Maytum Water Treatment Plant in New Port Richey.
Serving 35,000 residents in the...
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Repurposing Old Equipment: A Smart Move for Treatment Plants
In wastewater treatment, staying on top of new technologies is crucial, but there’s also great value in repurposing old equipment. Instead of...
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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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This Operator Helps See That Indigenous Societies’ Water Supplies Are Healthy and Reliable
If stereotypes were reliable, one could safely assume that Canada is a land of abundant freshwater and that the First Nations people...
