Tuning the Accuracy of Lift Station Flow Rates

In part one of this article, we explored pre-SCADA methods of measurement, past approaches and difficulties in measuring lift station flow rates, and the...

Ultrasonic vs. Differential Pressure Flowmeters for High Pressure Steam Service: Part...

Renewable energy poses well-publicized opportunities in the quest to reduce fossil fuel consumption and global warming. However rarely mentioned are the new challenges associated...

University Challenge for Lakeside at Ole Miss

By Warren Kersten,Lakeside Equipment Corporation The phrase “significant operational challenges” is something of a major understatement when bringing about wastewater treatment enhancements at a preeminent public...

Channel Monster Shreds Debris, Ragging

When the Santa Margarita Water District (SMWD) was formed in 1964 by a group of ranchers who wanted a reliable water source for their...

Reducing Your Carbon Footprint

Around the world, private companies and government agencies are looking to reduce the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with their activities, including increasing their...

Ending the scourge of “blown toilets”

For the operators cleaning municipal sewer, storm and sanitary lines, dreaded “blown toilets” can quickly become a community clean-up and public relations nightmare.  “A ‘blown...

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...

Pumping a Solution for Increased Water Demand

Water is abundant on our planet: approximately two thirds of the earth’s surface is covered with it. Drinking and service water, however, is becoming...

Snack Attack Continues for Hungry Chopper Pumps

Chopper pumps routinely are tasked with handling difficult media, heavy loads, and tough conditions. If you want to compete in this sector of the...

STEP: Another Alternative to Alternative Sewers

When there are more options than to “hook-up” to a municipal plant and pay exorbitant connection fees, a community developer looks into alternative methods...