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,...
In Times of Drought: Part 3 of 3
Before we conclude this series focused on nine economic facts about water in the United States, we should briefly review the first six facts...
Wastewater Treatment Technology Doesn’t Have To Be New To Be Disruptive
By Matt Hale, HRS Heat Exchangers
The term “disruptive technology” can be found everywhere across wastewater treatment, from conferences to whitepapers, and from small industrial...
Balancing Cost and Performance
Every wastewater treatment facility eventually faces the challenge of aging and deteriorating equipment, affecting operational efficiency. Drives struggle to keep up their power, skimmers...
The Path to Water Innovation: Part 2 of 2
Innovation in the U.S. water industry is incremental and fragmented. In the second half of this policy brief, Ajami, Thompson, and Victor propose increasing...
Electronic Water Treatment Reduces Fouling in Reverse Osmosis
Reverse osmosis (RO) is used in processes requiring high-quality, purified water, such in semi-conductor processing or biochemical applications and can be used to treat...
The Pursuit of a Green Carbon Steel Corrosion Inhibitor: Part 1...
Corrosion control of carbon steel heat exchange components is becoming increasingly more important as energy costs rise and the demand for environmentally friendly chemicals...
Bioaugmentation Saves Money and Time
Reducing FOG and odors in collection systems and lift stations
Fats, oils, and grease (FOG) can accumulate in collection systems and lift stations and cause...
Enhancing Lab Services with Advanced Equipment and Talent
In an industrial park located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, a group of talented individuals is working together to continue the advancement of their solids handling...
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...