Reasons to Invest in an Arsenic Water Treatment System
In many areas of the United States, the element arsenic makes its way into the water supply. This element can have adverse health effects....
Why developing a holistic roadmap for your water treatment matters
An act that provided incentives, penalties, as well as funding for communities to clean their water, the Clean Water Act (CWA) was passed in...
When Do Most Water Main Breaks Occur?
On March 11, 2014, in the LinkedIn blog “American Water Works Association,” Riley Vittitoe, the general manager for the water utility of Topeka, Kansas,...
7 Tips to Achieve Better, Faster Sewer Cleaning
By Del Williams
Contractors cleaning municipal sewer, storm, and sanitary lines face a host of challenges on the job. This can range from having to...
All Winery Wastewater Treatment in One System
Wineries facing the dilemma of processing both their wine-making process wastewater and their sanitary wastewater—in a manner that is cost-effective, environmentally friendly, and regulatory-compliant—now...
Chopper Pump or Dual-Shafted Grinder?
Flushable wipes continue to inundate pump stations throughout North America, clogging both pumps and pipes and often requiring operators to remove the offending debris...
Tuning the Accuracy of Lift Station Flow Rates: Part 1
To tune means to adjust for optimal or improved performance. Musical tuning entails adjusting an instrument to achieve a perfect pitch. Depending on the...
Water Utilities Moving Fast toward a Zero-carbon Future
Water operators have long been stewards of an essential resource, and water infrastructure is a cornerstone of every prosperous economy. But today’s water systems...
Busting sewer maintenance myths
Sewer maintenance is an ongoing challenge for cities and municipalities. Moreover, gaps in best practice training can cost public works departments unnecessary time and...
When cleanup is critical
A new aeration system has rescued a paper mill in El Salvador that was on the brink of millions of dollars’ worth of fines...