Volume 21, Issue 6

Moving Bed Filtration Helps Plants Meet Tougher Regulations

June 1, 2005

It is safe to say that every wastewater treatment facility in America has as its minimum goal the achievement of all applicable EPA and State criteria for BOD, nitrogen, phosphate...

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Reasons for Selecting Original Manufactured Equipment

June 1, 2005

Imitation may be the greatest form of flattery but for many companies selling their products today, the concept clashes with the modern business world’s definition of Intellectual...

Potable Water Quality

Congress Debates Wastewater Blending Rules

June 1, 2005

Wastewater blending was defended at a House Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee hearing in April.

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PRODUCTS & SERVICES MEMBRANE TREATMENT

June 1, 2005

UF membrane filtrationClick here to enlarge imageSevern Trent Services’ UAT ultrafiltration membrane systems are available as skid-mounted or containerized systems. The hollow...

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NEW PRODUCTS

June 1, 2005

Level transducersClick here to enlarge imagePressure Systems Inc. has introduced a small-bore submersible line of KPSI level transducers that incorporate the latest in Application...

Potable Water Quality

Water Privatization: Debating Merits for Public Water Systems

June 1, 2005

The Environmental Protection Agency estimates a shortfall (gap) of approximately $224 billion in the funding required to repair and replace aging water and wastewater infrastructure...

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Infrastructure Funding

Protective Coating Puts Stop to Headworks Corrosion

June 1, 2005

The Fresno/Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility provides wastewater treatment and disposal for 97 percent of the 520,000 population in the Fresno-Clovis Metropolitan...

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Bioscrubbing Solves Lift Station’s Odor Problem

June 1, 2005

Like many municipal wastewater-treatment authorities, JEA in Jacksonville, FL, is serious about controlling odors from its facilities.

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Drought Prompts Pilot Testing of Water Consumption Monitors

June 1, 2005

Despite Colorado’s copious snowfall this winter and a cool, wet summer in 2004, the state’s water utility managers remain concerned about conservation and drought.

Treatment

Practical Advice on Initial Distribution System Evaluations

June 1, 2005

The Initial Distribution System Evaluation (IDSE) is a major component of the upcoming Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule.

Drinking Water

UN Launches “Water for Life” Decade

June 1, 2005

Water is essential for life, yet millions of people around the world face water shortages and a daily struggle to secure safe water for their basic needs.

Drinking Water

Utility to Test Water Monitoring System

June 1, 2005

The Olivenhain Municipal Water District in San Diego, CA, has agreed to conduct a trial of a new waterborne microorganism detection and alert system in conjunction with the California...

Asset Management

Fixed-Base AMR Systems Open Door to Rich Information

June 1, 2005

Recent advances in wireless meter reading technology are opening the door to a bright future for utilities wanting deeper insights into the consumption habits of their customers...

Treatment

Automated Pilot Valve Addresses Fluctuating Demand

June 1, 2005

Serving the Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska, Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility (AWWU) is the largest water and wastewater utility in the state.

Energy Management

Utility Turns to Solar Power at Wastewater Plant

June 1, 2005

The Atlantic County Utilities Authority in New Jersey has signed an agreement to install a $3.

Potable Water Quality

New EPA Administrator Confirmed by Senate

June 1, 2005

The Senate has confirmed Stephen Johnson to be EPA administrator. The Senate voted 61-37 to end debate and override a “hold” by Sen.

Infrastructure Funding

NEW LITERATURE

June 1, 2005

Doors, framing, panelsSpecial-Lite has relaunched its updated website, www.special-lite.com, to provide information needed to design, specify, order, install, and maintain the...