Pennsylvania American Water (PAW) was receiving complaints about the unsightly color of their water, which contained manganese well above U.S. EPA guidelines. The quest began for a cost-conscious and easy-to-operate solution (appropriate to a small, stand-alone system) that would restore water quality by greatly reducing both manganese and iron.
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Go With The (Change Of) Flow: 3 Overlooked Tasks At WWTPsThere are certain requirements incumbent upon the wastewater operator when the volume and nature of waste coming into the wastewater treatment plant changes — first and foremost of which is recognition. That’s the easy part...
Clear Choice Emerges For Small-System Iron And Manganese Removal
Pennsylvania American Water (PAW) was receiving complaints about the unsightly color of their water, which contained manganese well above U.S. EPA guidelines. The quest began for a cost-conscious and easy-to-operate solution (appropriate to a small, stand-alone system) that would restore water quality by greatly reducing both manganese and iron.
Arsenic 101: 5 Questions Answered
Arsenic in water is one thing, but arsenic in beer? This is getting out of hand. While the drinking water supply is clearly much more of a concern than the beer supply, the sobering fact is that arsenic, a known carcinogen, is far too prevalent in the environment.
Chemical Dependency: A Breakthrough Approach To Ultra-Low Phosphorus
Until recently, chemically enhanced primary treatment (CEPT) wasn’t considered a viable option for removing phosphorus to very low levels — even less so when used with membrane bioreactors (MBR). The trailblazing design of a new reclamation facility in Spokane, WA, has changed that view.
Should You Trash Your Flow Meter?
Generally speaking, market research reports aren’t terribly exciting reads, but they are at times enlightening. Studies on how specific technologies are being applied can reveal trends for the industries they serve — for example, flow meters in water and wastewater. I recently came across some interesting analysis on the subject, homing in on what they reveal about our corner of the world.
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WWEMA Window: Smart Procurement — Investing More To Pay LessWe are taught early on that changing your car’s oil on a regular basis is one of the best investments you can make to keep it running well, avoid costly engine failure, and achieve its life expectancy. Thank goodness today’s cars come equipped with a nice indicator light reminding me of when the next checkup is due. By Dawn Kristof Champney, WWEMA President
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Visionary Thinking And Practical Application Result From WERF AwardsEach year, the WERF Endowment for Innovation in Applied Water Quality Research presents the Paul L. Busch Award to support significant water quality research and its practical application in the environment. The award carries with it a $100,000 research grant to support and promote work that will bring new benefits to the water quality community and the water-using public they serve. WERF recently caught up with a few of the past winners to discuss what has happened with their research since receiving the grant. By Carita Parks and Carrie Capuco, WERF
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Consultant's Corner: How To Prepare Your Utility For WIFIAThe Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) bill is expected to significantly benefit drinking water and wastewater systems of the United States by addressing funding gaps in large regionally- and nationally-significant projects. The loans and loan guarantees provided in the bill would be distributed through existing state revolving loan (SLF) funds for projects of $20M or more. What can you do to help prepare your utility for WIFIA funding? A few suggestions are provided. By Lee Odell, P.E., CH2M HILL, Water Treatment Global Technology Lead
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When choosing an electromagnetic flow meter, it’s important to consider a selection process that will provide the best possible solution for your flow meter application. Electromagnetic flow meters are typically the meter of choice when considering cost, accuracy, and longevity.
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