Table of ContentsEditorial FeaturesReport to Congress Highlights Need for Long-Term Clean Water FundingThe Environmental Protection Agency?s latest Clean Watersheds Needs survey has projected a shortfall of $298.1 billion over the next 20 years for clean water infrastructure, up 17% from the previous survey four years ago.
Water Audit Helps Identify Non-Revenue Water LossesAll potable water systems have some amount of water that is produced but not sold; this is commonly referred to as "Non-Revenue Water" (NRW).
Strategies for Attaining DBP Rule ComplianceStrategies for meeting the Safe Drinking Water Act's Stage 1 and Stage 2 Disinfection/Disinfection Byproduct (D/DBP) rules are complicated but the basic problem is easy to explain and understand
Ozone Proves Itself at Award-Winning Water Treatment PlantAlthough still not as widely accepted as in Europe and Asia, the use of ozone for water treatment has gained increased application in North America's plants, especially those dependent on large reservoirs, rivers and other surface sources for their raw water supply.
Treatment Plant Drops Polymer While Maintaining Arsenic CompliancePlant and operations management for an 18 mgd arsenic removal water treatment plant in Corcoran, CA, report they have been able to discontinue use of a costly and troublesome polymer addition, as well as substantially cut back ferric chloride (FeCl3), while maintaining compliance with their 10 ppb arsenic limit.
Hydroxyl-Ion Fogging System Helps Solve Odor IssuesThe recent flood of mortgage foreclosures has had an impact on just about every sector of our society, including the sewer system.
Clean Water America Alliance Launches U.S. Water Prize ProgramThe United States faces a growing number of challenges surrounding water.
Construction Experience with Wetland System UpgradesWashington Township Authority, Dauphin County, PA, owns and operates a constructed wetland treatment system with a design hydraulic capacity of 50,000 gal/day and organic capacity of 120 lbs BOD/day for wastewater treatment.
U.S. Chamber Promotes "Water Is Your Business" SeriesThe U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the National Association of Water Companies (NAWC) has launched the "Water is Your Business" series to educate public leaders, businesses, and citizens on the importance of water infrastructure to public and environmental health, and the economic vitality of their communities.
Border Wastewater Facility Receives AwardThe City of Nogales, Arizona's International Wastewater Treatment Facility project was recently named one of the Public Works Projects of the Year by the American Public Works Association (APWA).
Company Introduces Water Impact Index, Carbon studyVeolia Water North America has unveiled the Water Impact Index, which can be used to assess the impact of human activity on water resources.
Company Funds Water Recycling ResearchThe Pentair company and its foundation have awarded a $175,000 grant to the WateReuse Research Foundation, a nonprofit organization that conducts and promotes applied research on the reclamation, recycling, reuse and desalination of water.
Alliance Plans Third Water Dialogue ForumThe Clean Water America Alliance will be hosting its third National Dialogue entitled Managing One Water in Los Angeles on September 28-29.
ProductsProduct ShowcaseHach's Flow Meter Products & Services group has released the new Hach FL900 Series Flow Logger with Marsh-McBirney Flo-Dar? Sensor.
Products & Services: Tanks, StructuresTank Connection is a provider of storage containment systems, including tanks using the RTP (rolled, tapered panel) design.
Products & Services: Aeration SystemsThe Qube™ blower package by Tuthill, featuring the new Qx™ blower, is a quick-delivery solution for wastewater aeration and more.
New ProductsSensus is now shipping its iPERL™ product, an intelligent residential water management system.
New LiteratureThe Consortium for Energy Efficiency, in cooperation with the Water Environment Federation, has released the Energy Efficiency RFP Guidance for Water and Wastewater Treatment Facilities.
Product FocusNew Blower System Promises Improved Energy EfficiencyIn a typical biological wastewater treatment plant, the aeration blower system alone accounts for up to 70 percent of the energy usage.
DepartmentsThe Editor's ViewpointCongress Considers Water Industry Funding MeasuresAlthough most of the attention on Congress over the past two years has been focused on major legislation like health care and financial reform, a number of bills that could impact the water industry have been struggling through the legislative process.
Pump Tips & TechniquesBearing, Lubrication Issues that can Reduce Pump Life Cycle CostsIn my February 2008 column, I stated that pump bearing failures are the second leading cause of pump repairs, after mechanical seals.
Automation TechnologyNew Carrier Ethernet Network Improves Utilities' CommunicationSun Prairie Utilities is a locally owned and operated municipal utility offering electric, water and telecom services to more than 13,500 customers throughout Sun Prairie, WI.
WASDAHistory Demonstrates Value of Distribution in the Supply ChainHave you ever had the unfortunate experience to be involved in a water main break at three o'clock in the morning and not have all of the parts needed to make the repair?
WWEMA CornerCompany Succession Planning -- a Strategic Issue"The call" is seldom expected and always unwelcome....
Case StudiesReal-Time Control Optimizes Extended Aeration ProcessesThe population of Hillsborough County, FL, has doubled since the Valrico advanced wastewater treatment plant (AWTP) was built in 1990 to treat the sewage of several small communities west of the City of Tampa.
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