Sharing a Scarce Resource

By Thomas Renner Water is a treasured resource in the community of Brighton, Colorado. With an average annual rainfall of only 15 inches per year,...

Electronic Water Treatment

Beer contains 90 percent water, and it is the most important ingredient in determining its flavor. Water contains calcium and is the most important...

Tubing Technology Pumps Polymers for Dewatering Efficiency

By Rob Martindale, Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group As part of the Little Traverse Bay Environmental Project in northern Michigan, environmental consulting firm Pescador LLC treats...

Odor and Corrosion Control in Wastewater Collection Systems: Part 1 of...

Sewage collection systems have long been subject to issues with odor and corrosion, which is understandable given the nature of what they convey. Sewage...

Wastewater System Restart or Initial Startup?

In the world of wastewater these days, there are many challenges that will occur. Some you may have already seen and some may appear...

Movin’ Up the Sewer Line Just Got Easier

For the municipalities and contractors that clean endless miles of sewer lines, the goal has always been to clean more with less effort and...

Innovations in Domestic Water Well Products Simplify Installation, Maintenance: Part 1...

While water well drilling and pump installation contractors have access to products at local hardware stores, big box stores, or regional wholesalers, they are...

Chronic Clogging Bows to Ground-breaking Technology

The Suffolk County Department of Public Works Stony Brook Pump Station was facing on-going interruptions to pumping operations as a result of “ragging”—a common...

Tips For Selecting the Correct Pump For Your Installation

For the professional installer, multiple factors need to be considered before choosing a pump, such as pump type, pump size, total dynamic head, and...

Proper polymer system selection results in cleaner water

To help comply with EPA wastewater regulations and reclaim valuable resources, chemical polymers are added to industrial clarifiers, settling ponds, and other wastewater equipment...