Solving Sludge With the Sun

A newly-designed wastewater treatment plant is using an age-old source in a unique application for wastewater treatment. The plant in Sanford, Florida, and several other...

In Times of Drought: Part 1 of 3

A prolonged and serious drought in the American West has elevated concerns about the state of our nation’s water use and supply. The United...

Innovative Answer for Gate Repair

If there is a state that knows a thing or two about water, it’s Florida. The state contends with hurricanes that dump heavy rainfalls...

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...

Keeping the Water Where You Want It in Tunnel Construction

By Pablo Garcia, Sulzer As well as rock and soil, major tunneling projects involve the movement of large volumes of another important element: water. The...

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....

External Heating Units Upgrade Wastewater Treatment

TasWater is the water and sewage utility for the island state of Tasmania in Australia. Owned by Tasmania’s twenty-nine local councils and the state...

How to Control Activated Sludge with Online Sensors: Part 3 of...

Figure 3: On-Off Control Dissolved Oxygen Response (source: Meck, D., R. Odum, N. Wobbrock, Cornell University) In the final piece of this series, we detail...

Advanced washdown heaters for wastewater treatment facilities

Wastewater facilities are notorious for their harsh environments. High concentrations of grit and caustic liquids can be demanding for both personnel and equipment. However,...

An Affordable Approach to Smart Technology

By Dave Johnston, Mueller Water Products Water-industry press naturally covers the broadest and brightest promises of the digital revolution. Unfortunately, that big-picture view can often...