The Water/Wastewater System Manager’s Guide to Remote Telemetry and Remote Maintenance:...
By Dave Eifert and Eike Wedekind, Phoenix Contact
In last month’s introduction to this article, we mentioned how all installations in remote distribution and collection...
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...
Faster One-Stop Concrete Washouts
For ready-mixed concrete plants, any delay in washouts–whether due to truck operators driving long distances or the complexity of the process itself–can reduce productivity...
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...
Finding a Pretreatment Solution for Desalination Applications: Part 2 of 2
Last month, we introduced the following study, which consisted of three phases that started in the autumn of 2016 at a site located in...
Managing an On-site Legionella Event
By Paul Sharpe, U.S. Water
Building owners are often faced with a decision to test the building potable and utility water for Legionella bacteria. The...
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...
Ultrasonic vs. Differential Pressure Flowmeters for High Pressure Steam Service:...
As we discussed in part 1 of this series, the measurement of steam flow during dramatic power boiler load changes is challenge that will...
North Las Vegas Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgraded
Located within the greater Las Vegas metropolitan area, North Las Vegas, Nevada, also sits in the majestic Mojave Desert, which means that how the...
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...









