Submersible circulator
The new GridBee™ submersible circulator from SolarBee® improves water quality in ponds, small lakes and other recreational waters. By creating a gentle, near-laminar flow across the surface of the water (up to three surface acres), the Grid- Bee circulator reduces blue-green algae and helps restore biodiversity. Ideal for golf courses, municipal fishing ponds, lakeshore areas and any small water body susceptible to pond scum, the electric-powered circulator works from beneath the water surface and does not detract from the natural environment. With a flow rate of 400 gpm, the GridBee unit is located 6 to 36 inches beneath the water surface and is available with an optional 10-inch float ball for visibility. GridBee circulators are equipped with a shoreline converter that reduces standard 110 vAC/5 amp utility power to a safe, low voltage in the water. Units are made of corrosion-resistant stainless steel and noncorrosive polymer for durability and low maintenance.
GridBee, a division of SolarBee Inc.
Dickinson, ND
888-495-0104
www.gridbee.com
Automated drawing program for stormwater systems
CULTEC has launched a new StormGenie™ automated drawing program, allowing customers to generate project-specific Auto- CAD® drawings for the company’s Contactor® and Recharger® retention and detention stormwater systems. Designed to simplify the stormwater system’s design phase, the program works in conjunction with the company’s Stormwater Design Calculator. It generates automatic CAD drawings in three simple steps, providing a convenient tool for engineers, contractors and landscape architects to create preliminary system proposals without spending a lot of time. The program also provides a quick way to draw accurate bed layouts that can be modified into irregular-sized beds.
CULTEC Inc.
Brookfield, CT
800-4-CULTEC
www.cultec.com/stormgenie.html
Well washing system
Anue Environmental Inc. has introduced the new EP-1315, an all-mechanical system that cleans wet wells and provides wastewater conditioning to promote aerobic activity. The system removes up to 98% of fat, oil, and grease (FOG) build-up in wells through agitation and homogenization of the wastewater. During the process, wells are washed down and the system’s action provides significant increases in dissolved oxygen (DO).
Anue Environmental Inc.
Carlsbad, CA
800-559-7159
www.anueenv.com
Natural pond treatments
Organicpond.com LLC has opened its e-commerce website featuring natural products for treating weed and algae problems in large ponds, such as those used for fire suppression, irrigation and runoff control. The company’s mission is to offer products and methods that provide a natural alternative to chemicals, such as aeration, beneficial bacteria and pond colorants. The company’s new product, clean.clear.BLUE, comprising strains of beneficial bacteria, enzymes, a clarifying component and pureBlue pond dye, gives the pond owner a complete natural treatment in one handy, cost-effective container. Using satellite imaging, live chat and pond consultants available from 9-5 ET, the company can help customers determine pond size, dosage and application rates.
Organicpond.com, LLC
Sterling Heights, MI
888-986-9995
www.organicpond.com
Capital planning software
MWH Soft announced the newest release of CapPlan Water for H2OMAP Water and InfoWater. The new release incorporates dozens of new features and expands the CapPlan Water functionality onto the H2OMAP platform. The software is an engineering–GISbased decision support tool for the optimization of pipeline rehabilitation and renewal spending. It allows users to assess both the probability and consequence of failure for each asset. The updated release incorporates new features, including: more flexible likelihood of failure calculations; the ability to limit the rehabilitation analysis and calculations to a selection set of the system; the capacity to prioritize and equalize rehabilitation based on any zone, district, ward, neighborhood, etc., within the system; graphical editing or rationalization of rehabilitation project phasing; and visual improvements to reports, charts, and graphs.
MWH Soft
Broomfield, CO
626-568-6868
www.mwhsoft.com
Gutter guards
The Environmental Protection Agency has declared storm runoff the biggest threat to our water supply. Every year, millions of tons of pollutants – including trash and floatables – enter our rivers and lakes through unfiltered storm sewer systems. But storm sewer filtering is necessary, inexpensive and immediately available. Simple plastic guards from Heka Engineering can catch all large trash and water filters can sift out most of the sediment and much of the fluids.
Heka Engineering
Dallas, TX
214-554-4247
[email protected]
Wireless, portable CCTV pipe inspection rig
CUES introduce the new self-contained K2 Summit Wireless Base Station portable CCTV inspection system. The system is mounted in a compact, lightweight, rugged, weatherproof enclosure that can fit into an ATV, van, trailer, or pick-up truck to access easements and hard-toreach areas. A hand-held p o r t a b l e wireless control is supplied that operates all CUES zoom / pan and tilt cameras, transporters and reels for 4”-200” pipe inspection. A heavy-duty reel is supplied with a rotating side load feed-out assembly, optional automatic payout, and up to 1,500 ft. of high-strength, lightweight video cable. Camera options include a built in inclinometer, sonde, or a laser diode system to measure cracks and offsets. The enclosure provides easy access to service the unit via removable panels.
CUES Inc.
Orlando, FL
800-327-7791
www.cuesinc.com
Aerating fountain
Otterbine has introduced the Equinox as the 10th pattern to its Aerating Fountain line. Originally released in the company’s 7.5HP and 10HP Large Aerating Fountain line, this pattern has been re-developed for the 1HP- 5HP product line. The design incorporates the use of nozzles to create an intricate multi-tiered display that requires no plumbing. Producing spray dimensions as tall as 20 feet (5.3 m) and as wide as 72 feet (18.3 m), the fountain is an inexpensive solution for those seeking a dramatic spray pattern.
Otterbine Barebo Inc.
Emmaus, PA
www.otterbine.com
Geospatial web conferencing
PCI Geomatics has released its geospatial web conferencing technology, Geo- Conference Version 3.0. This software solution enables groups to share and view maps and images interactively over the web, in real-time. It contains tools for hosting interactive geospatial teleconferences, linking clients in remote locations and facilitating connections to geospatial databases. Benefits include: a cost-effective way to share maps, exchange information and simultaneously receive feedback from colleagues in real-time, reduce travel expenditures, easy set up and implementation, secure distribution of geospatial data without replication, use of open data standards and integration with other geomatics technology.
PCI Geomatics
Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
905-764-0614
www.pcigeomatics.com
Construction stormwater treatment
StormKlear® Liqui Floc™ treats suspended sediment in construction stormwater and was formulated specifically to treat sediment that will not settle out by gravity alone. It uses a proprietary chitosan formula to coagulate suspended particles when added to untreated stormwater, neutralizing the negative static electrical charge on soil particles. It can reduce turbidity and phosphorous levels by greater than 90% when used with high-volume efficiency filtration. The product is biodegradable, 100% PAM free, environmentally friendly and approved by many government agencies
StormKlear Storm Water Treatment Solutions
Redmond, WA
888-282-6766
www.stormklear.com
Multi-point correlation system
ADS has introduced the ADS Enigma, a state-of-the-art, digital logging correlation system for determining the location of leaks in buried pipes. Noise logging and noise correlation are combined into one operation to provide improved operational efficiency and optimum performance for challenging leak detection and water loss control.
ADS LLC, An IDEX Fluid and Metering Business
Huntsville, AL
800-633-7246
www.adsenv.com/leakdetection
Sewer system modeling
MWH Soft announced the newest release of its RDII Analyst (Rainfall- Derived Inflow and Infiltration) for InfoSWMM and H2OMAP SWMM with expanded functionality. New features include the ability to further adjust the dry weather flow (DWF) and RTK parameters to achieve a better fit – and ultimately a better model – based on users’ experiences. In addition, enhancements, such as tabular comparisons between the observed and calibrated RDII data, allow users to more quickly perform advanced flow decomposition.
MWH Soft
Broomfield, CO
626-568-6868
www.mwhsoft.com
Enterprise geospatial products
Intergraph® has enhanced its widely adopted, open geospatial technology portfolio to further extend the value and exchange of spatial data across the enterprise. GeoMedia® is an advanced yet simple-to-use tool for performing in-depth analysis on spatial data and for accessing and distributing the data in various formats across the enterprise and to key external stakeholders. The standards-based technology is built in accordance with Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) standards. Enhancements include improved aesthetic representation of certain features on a map, as well as updated coordinate systems support for users in Europe, Southeast Asia and South America.
Intergraph
Huntsville, AL
www.intergraph.com
Sewer modeling
The latest edition of Bentley’s sewer modeling software, SewerGEMS V8i, now installs two individual programs: SewerGEMS (dynamic wave solver) and the new SewerGEMS Sanitary, which provides the same features as Sewer- CAD with the added ability to work within the ArcGIS platform, enabling engineers to use steady-state analysis with various standard peaking factors and extendedperiod simulations. Another feature is the new GIS-ID property, which can be used for maintaining associations between records in users’ source files and elements in their models.
Bentley Systems, Incorporated
Exton, PA
800-BENTLEY
www.bentley.com
Portable inspection system
The K2 portable inspection system from CUES can be mounted in a wide range of vehicles, trailers, or used as a standalone system. Transport handles are built into the K2 with an option for a collapsible heavy-duty handle and semipneumatic wheels to facilitate portability. The K2 system can be configured with 1,200 ft. of high-strength video cable with an auto-payout feature to operate all CUES pan and tilt / zoom cameras and transporters. The system will accommodate a wide variety of pipe conditions and inspect 6”-120” sanitary or storm sewers.
CUES Inc.
Orlando, FL
800-327-7791
www.cuesinc.com
Valves for stormwater pumping
Red Valve’s Flexgate Valve is designed for on/off service in water and wastewater treatment plants and stormwater pumping stations. A heavy-duty stainless steel gate passes through two cartridge- reinforced rubber sleeves. The sleeves provide a compression interference fit that results in a drop tight, bidirectional seal with excellent wear resistance. Handwheel, pneumatic or electric actuators are available. The Flexgate is available in sizes from 3” through 72”. Applications range from stormwater to raw sewage, grit and sludge.
Red Valve Company Inc.
Carnegie, PA
412-279-0044
www.redvalve.com
Underground wastewater management
The Contactor® 100 is CULTEC’s most popular low-profile chamber for underground wastewater management. It is accepted in most parts of the U.S. for gravel-less septic leach fields as an alternative to concrete galleries and conventional pipe and stone systems. Contactor chambers are typically used for septic installations with depth restrictions or where larger units may not be approved by the local authority. The chamber is manufactured with an open bottom, integrally formed endwalls and perforated sidewalls. It features the company’s patented overlapping rib connection, which allows for easy installation and a stronger connection between chambers. The chambers are lightweight and constructed of high-density polyethylene for greater chemical resistance. Gravel-less installation does not require heavy equipment, and units stockpile easily for a costeffective shipping.
CULTEC Inc.
Brookfield, CT
800-4-CULTEC
www.cultec.com
Hydraulic mulch
Profile Products offers a new hydraulic mulch additive that significantly improves performance characteristics of Profile’s wood and wood-cellulose blends of hydraulic mulch products. TriFlo™, a proprietary blend of hydrocolloid tackifiers, works synergistically with the Thermally Refined® manufacturing process, which utilizes heat and pressure to more completely break down wood into finer fibers. The result is a higher-quality wood mulch. Finer fibers produce greater product yield, while also creating more surface area for water absorption. TriFlo further enhances these characteristics by absorbing additional moisture and creating a more fluid slurry that shoots farther and more uniformly.
Profile Products
Buffalo Grove, IL
800-508-8681
www.profileproducts.com
Check valves for stormwater discharge
Tideflex® Check Valves feature an allelastomer design, allowing for free flow of stormwater while preventing backflow from canals, streams, rivers and oceans. The valves discharge with 1” of differential pressure, maximizing pipeline storage capacity. The TF-1 Curved Bill Check Valve is designed to enhancesealing, especially in lowlying areas with little backpressure. The valve is constructed entirely of rubber, making it virtually immune to rust, corrosion and weathering. The curved bill seals without backpressure, allowing for a tighter seal that eliminates gapping issues. The flexible bill also seals around entrapped debris. The headloss of the valve is exceptionally low.
Tideflex Technologies, Division of Red Valve Company Inc.
Carnegie, PA
412-279-0044
www.tideflex.com
Plotting software
Bentley Systems has released Project- Wise Dynamic Plot V8i, an innovative software service that creates an intelligent link between paper plots and digital models, shrinking the time required to sync written comments and digital data from days to seconds, and sustaining and extending the value of project information plotted to paper. With paper plots and digital models always in sync, markup and review workflows become error-free, mitigating project risk.
Bentley Systems, Incorporated
Exton, PA
800-BENTLEY
www.bentley.com
Stormwater storage, infiltration system
Hydro International has introduced its Stormbloc™ below-ground, stormwater infiltration and harvesting system to the North American market. The columnar block-type structure facilitates soil infiltration in a cost-effective, environmentally sustainable manner, offering a number of benefits for engineers, municipalities and contractors looking for better Low Impact Development (LID) stormwater management options or seeking the US Green Building Council’s LEED® certification. The system can be used for stormwater storage, infiltration or harvesting and reuse. Its modular components allow engineers to design a system with virtually any pipework orientation of any size, shape depth or configuration to circumvent obstructions such as trees and rock outcrops.
Hydro International
Portland, ME
www.hydro-international.biz
Weather station starter kit
Onset Computer Corporation has introduced the HOBO U30/NRC Weather Station Starter Kit, a new weather monitoring kit that combines the company’s most rugged, researchgrade data logging weather station with a suite of plug-and-play weather sensors. Ideal for agricultural research, ecology studies, wind monitoring, and other applications, the new weather station kit provides a number of key advantages, including: plug-and-play performance; weatherproof design; and easy data retrieval. The kit includes a HOBO U30/NRC data logger, a solar panel for recharging the battery, temperature, relative humidity, and wind speed and direction sensors, and a solar radiation shield.
Onset Computer Corp.
Bourne, MA
800-564-4371
www.onsetcomp.com
Standby lift station pumps
Cities and municipalities can now utilize Thompson pumps in an innovative new pump station design. Traditional emergency backup systems – a generator with an automatic transfer switch – can be replaced with the Silent Knight diesel-driven dry prime pump. This independent unit is a more cost-effective solution to traditional pump station problems such as sewage pump failures. The versatile diesel dry prime pump also supplements lift station pumps should routine maintenance or emergency repairs be necessary.
Thompson Pump & Manufacturing
Port Orange, FL
www.thompsonpump.com
Transducers
KPSI transducers from Pressure Systems feature a unique water blocking cable that self-seals in the event of an accidental cut to the cable. Over-molded cabling on the transducers is more reliable than snap-in connectors that can break or wear out over time. The company recently announced that three of its most popular models – the highly reliable, hydrostatic, submersible 700, 705 and 750 models – are now built and ready to ship in just two days, significantly reducing downtime associated with a transducer’s failure. Each transducer comes standard with the SuperDry vent filter that provides maintenance- free moisture protection for one year and features welded 316 SS construction, with titanium available on the 700 and 705 versions. Optional lifetime lightning protection and temperature measurement output are also available on the transducers.
Pressure Systems
Hampton, VA
800-328-3665
www.PressureSystems.com
