Water Online News

New Vertical Auger Monster Screen Protects Pump Stations from Rags

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:23:00 GMT

Wastewater pump stations face an influx of sewer clogging rags and debris, so JWC Environmental engineers developed the breakthrough vertical Auger Monster® screening system to fit inside cramped pump stations and provide complete pump protection.

Trevali Selects Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies For Halfmile Mine Effluent Treatment Plant Project

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:31:00 GMT

The contract for the design and supply of a 1,000-m�/day effluent treatment plant to serve Trevali Mining Corporation's Halfmile Zinc-Lead-Silver-Copper Mine in New Brunswick has been awarded to Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies Canada.

Advanced Municipal Wastewater Treatment Market Offers $27.8B Global Opportunity In 2012

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:47:00 GMT

The market for advanced municipal wastewater treatment represents a $27.8B market as cities the world over seek to either replace old or add new facilities to process an additional 4.3 billion gallons a day, according to a Lux Research report.

PERC Water To Operate And Upgrade Adelanto Wastewater Treatment Facility

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:39:00 GMT

PERC Water, a water infrastructure company, was unanimously selected by the Adelanto City Council last night to take over the operation and maintenance of their wastewater treatment facility and immediately begin designing an expansion of that facility.

Aqua America Completes Fourth Solar Farm To Power Water Treatment Facilities

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:10:00 GMT

Aqua America, Inc. Chief Financial Officer David P. Smeltzer said its utility operations are making deliberate steps into the alternative energy arena having recently completed a fourth solar installation to power as many water treatment facilities.

Green Streets-Green Jobs-Green Towns Grants Available To Improve Chesapeake Bay Water Quality, Cities, And Towns

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:21:00 GMT

Recently the Chesapeake Bay Trust, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the state of Maryland unveiled an expanded Green Streets-Green Jobs-Green Towns grant initiative to help cities and towns in the Chesapeake Bay watershed accelerate greening efforts that improve watershed protection, community livability, and economic vitality.

Udall: $1.2M For Water Infrastructure In N.M.

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:42:00 GMT

U.S. Senator Tom Udall (D-NM) recently announced a $1.2M investment by the U.S. Department of Interior to improve New Mexico's water infrastructure.

FCC Wins Water Management Contract In Abu Dhabi

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:26:00 GMT

A consortium led by aqualia (FCC's water management subsidiary) and local company Mace has been awarded a contract to manage the sewage and water treatment system in Abu Dhabi.

New16 MGD Water Treatment Plant Opens In Zanesville, Ohio With Filtration Systems Furnished By Hungerford & Terry

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:26:00 GMT

Hungerford &Terry has furnished eight, 12' diameter x 24' horizontal GreensandPlus™ filters.

Water Environment Research Foundation (WERF) Seeking Proposals For Nutrient Recovery In The Global Water Industry

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:16:00 GMT

The Water Environment Research Foundation (WERF) is seeking proposals from well-qualified teams of experts to provide analysis and guidance on nutrient (specifically, phosphorus) recovery technologies and processes.

McCrometer Adds Live Chat On Web Site To Help Customers Find Solutions

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:05:00 GMT

Customers searching for flow measurement solutions in the oil/gas, municipal water, industrial process and agricultural irrigation industries will find the new Live Chat feature at www.mccrometer.com, makes it easier than ever to select the right flow meter for their applications.

Western Virginia Water Authority Expands Business Analytics Capabilities With InfoNet And InfoNet Mobile

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:57:00 GMT

Innovyze, a leading global innovator of business analytics software and technologies for wet infrastructure, recently announced that Western Virginia Water Authority (WVWA) in Roanoke, Virginia, has implemented the Innovyze InfoNet and InfoNet Mobile solution across its enterprise.

New NGWA Short Course, 'Geohazards And The Role Of Groundwater And Surface Water,' To Take Place This March

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:42:00 GMT

"Geohazards and the Role of Groundwater and Surface Water," a short course offering from the National Ground Water Association, is scheduled to take place in Columbus, Ohio, March 26-28.

Carbonized Coffee Grounds Remove Foul Smells

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:38:00 GMT

For coffee lovers, the first cup of the morning is one of life's best aromas. But did you know that the leftover grounds could eliminate one of the worst smells around - sewer gas?

Pasteurization Technology Group Secures $1M Venture Capital Investment

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:23:00 GMT

Pasteurization Technology Group (PTG), innovator of the only wastewater disinfection process that creates renewable energy, has secured a $1 million investment from EIC Ventures, an early-stage venture capital investment fund.

The US Environmental Remediation Services Industry To Reach US$8.29B By 2015, According To New Report By Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:41:00 GMT

Environmental remediation is a global multi-billion dollar industry, addressing not only environmental but also economic issues.

Innovation Promises Expanded Roles For Microsensors

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:28:00 GMT

Researchers have learned how to improve the performance of sensors that use tiny vibrating microcantilevers to detect chemical and biological agents for applications from national security to food processing. By Emil Venere

Imbrium™ Systems Receives NJCAT Verification For Jellyfish® Filter: Membrane Filtration Designed To Revolutionize Stormwater Treatment

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:13:00 GMT

Imbrium™ System announced today that it received the NJCAT (New Jersey Center for Advanced Technology) Technology Verification Report which validates the manufacturer's Field Test claims for their Jellyfish® Filter.

Veolia Water Is Selected By SIAAP To Renovate Europe's Biggest Wastewater Treatment Plant

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT

SIAAP, the interdepartmental wastewater authority for the Greater Paris area, has selected OTV, a subsidiary of Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies, to head the consortium that has been awarded the contract to renovate the Seine Aval biological wastewater treatment plant in Ach�res.

Calgon Carbon's Ultraviolet Technologies Division Receives Conditional Acceptance From California Department Of Public Health For C3500 UV Disinfection System

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:25:00 GMT

Calgon Carbon Corporation's Ultraviolet (UV) Technologies Division announced that it received conditional acceptance of its C3500 (now the C3500D), a wastewater disinfection system that utilizes ultraviolet light, from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).