With the recent debate over the ballooning national debt, it's clear that the water industry can't expect much additional funding from Congress in the next few years.
Each year a hundred or more popular books are published telling us how best to manage our operations and businesses. When I was a young man, back before disposable diapers, I ...
Stormwater is rainwater and melted snow that runs off streets, lawns, and other sites. When stormwater is absorbed into the ground, it is filtered and ultimately replenishes aquifers...
The Oconomowoc, WI, Wastewater Treatment Facility replace its traveling bridge sand filters with a new Hydrotech Discfilter system from Kruger. The system was designed to meet...
As pointed out in the July 2011 Pump Tips Column, on Mechanical Seals, the housing design around the mechanical seal can have a large impact on the life of the mechanical seal...
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has reported that about 20% of untreated water samples from public, private, and monitoring wells across the nation contain concentrations of...
Valve systemsOnyx Valve has developed a new website that makes it easier for customers to obtain timely information on the company’s check valves, pinch valves, pressure sensors...
Aeration systemsAirmaster Aerator specializes in wastewater aeration systems and aeration equipment. The company’s Turbo X-Treme aeration system features stainless steel construction...
Pipe strain measurementMeasure the effects of pipe strain on shaft alignment with Optalign Smart’s Pipe Strain Wizard. This program checks for strain from external sources acting...
Two new software systems released by Innovyze are designed to help water system managers make informed decisions, whether in the treatment plant control room, in the office or...
The City of San Diego, California, opened the doors this summer to its new Advanced Water Purification Facility. The small-scale wastewater treatment plant will product recycled...
The City of Chandler, Arizona, recently completed a migration of its automated control systems. The project replaced aging Modicon 984 Compact brand PLCs with modern Modicon M340...
The economic impact of municipal water loss is frequently overlooked but can be significant. The city of Kingsport, Tennessee, is upgrading its water infrastructure with automated...
Wachs Water Services has recently been awarded several multi-year contracts to inspect up to 4,000 miles of critical water mains for leaks in Connecticut and Texas. The contracts...
Nutrients, stormwater management, drought planning and meeting regulatory requirements in the midst of an economic downturn are all concerns for water utilities in EPA Region ...