The Quest for Smart Water

Sep 4th, 2018
"Smart" water systems hold enormous potential for improving the way water and wastewater utilities operate. It's not a new concept, but seems slow to gain traction in the water industry. Black & Veatch's Andrew Chastain-Howley weighs in.
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University of Delaware Professor Kathryn Coyne (right) and doctoral student Yanfei Wang have patented a technique for embedding algicide-emitting Shewanella bacteria into gel beads. These “bacteria bullets” can then be placed in mesh bags for deployment to coastal waters to stop a toxic red tide bloom.
Environmental
Bacteria bullets target toxic algae

University of Delaware invention provides natural control for harmful red tide algae.

Oct 10th, 2019
Tsurumi Pump Celebrates 40 Years Of Business In The U s
Wastewater
Tsurumi Pump celebrates 40 years of business in the US

One of the world’s leading pump manufacturers is hosting a year-long celebration to honor the milestone.

Oct 10th, 2019
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Process Water
EPA requires closure of 5 illegal cesspools in Hawaii in 2019

Enforcement actions over the past year in Hawaii led to closures of five large-capacity cesspools (LCC) and over $104,143 in fines.

Oct 10th, 2019
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Filtration
Evoqua to sell off Memcor membrane business

Evoqua Water Technologies has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Memcor membrane business to DuPont Safety & Construction.

Oct 10th, 2019
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Treatment
Evoqua announces acquisition of majority stake in Frontier Water

Partnership strengthens Evoqua’s capabilities in advanced treatment of complex waste streams.

Oct 9th, 2019
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Reuse / Recycling
West Basin re-opens El Segundo Water Recycling Facility

Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility Water Education Center to reopen to the public.

Oct 7th, 2019
An engineer installs the Enigma3hyQ logger. The loggers are placed permanently into the pipe at convenient fittings such as fire hydrants or dedicated access points. This means greater sensitivity, resulting in more leaks being found more quickly.
Distribution
Primayer-Anglian Water project delivers major leak reduction

Revolutionary technology has seen leakage reduction of 1.4 million liters of water per day in targeted areas.

Oct 9th, 2019
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Water Reuse
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar recognized for water efficiency program

San Diego County Water Authority commends base for trimming potable water use through innovation.

Oct 8th, 2019
SUEZ has taken a minority share in Inflowmatix, Further enhancing its range of digital solutions for the performance and resilience of water networks.
Utilities
SUEZ takes minority share in Inflowmatix

SUEZ Corporate Venture Capital fund, is supporting Inflowmatix’s growth through a 2.8M£ investment, joining existing shareholders IP Group Plc, Parkwalk Advisors and the founders.

Oct 8th, 2019
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Treatment
California’s Sterling Natural Resource Center to employ Fibracast, Anaergia technology

Fibracast’s advanced membranes and Anaergia’s anaerobic digestion system will be installed at the state-of-the-art facility, under construction now.

Oct 8th, 2019