DRINKING WATER CASE STUDIES AND WHITE PAPERS

• HeadCell Eliminates Chandler, AZ's Punishing Grit Problem

  Rapid population growth created the need for a plant initially designed for 5 MGD to expand four times over two decades to treat 27 MGD today. With no grit removal the plant struggled with grit since start-up, spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on contractors to remove accumulated grit every 2-3 years. The plant wanted to eliminate their grit problems once and for all. Tired of wasting money, time, and effort on this futile but necessary task, the plant hired Wilson Engineers to evaluate various grit removal technologies to determine which type of system would be capable of eliminating their grit problem.

• How Pinnacle's QuadBlock® Technology Sets A New Standard

  In this blog, we will delve into the unique features of QuadBlock® technology and how it sets a new standard in the ozone industry.

• Top 12 Communication Hacks

  As a meter technology company, we understand the importance of approaching challenges with smart solutions and proactive communication. Ultimately, our technology is all about helping customers and utilities to feel empowered, connected, and capable of taking on problems. Master Meter, Inc. created a list of the top 12 communication hacks found to be most successful in 2020. Implement these tactics and watch your utility connect with your customers and build trust with your community.

• Wastewater Treatment and Reuse - Lake Arrowhead, California

  In 2000, the district’s average water demand was 2.3 million gallons per day (MGD) (363 m3/hr) and was estimated to grow over 20% by 2030. Unfortunately, there was not a sufficient or permanent reliable source of supply to meet future demands.

• Making Microplastic Identification More Accessible

  Imagine trying to count hundreds, thousands, even millions of tiny particles that are too small to see with the human eye. Now, imagine those tiny particles could be any shape, size, or color and are covered in mud. That’s a challenge that EPA chemist Michaela Cashman, PhD and other EPA researchers are taking on in their microplastics identification research.

• EPA Researchers Explore Technology To Destroy PFAS

  Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances, otherwise known as PFAS, are a large group of human-made organic compounds with properties that make many of them toxic and persistent in the environment. PFAS have been manufactured and used since the 1940s in items such as fire-fighting foams, adhesives, cosmetics, paper products, and stain and water repellants. Until now, researchers have been unable to destroy PFAS in a way that has potential for larger scale use. 

• Pasteurized Equivalent Water Treatment At Tnuva Ba'Emek, Israel

  In the heart of Israel’s Jezreel Valley, Ba’emek Advanced Technologies—part of the Tnuva Group—faced a critical challenge: how to sustainably reuse water extracted from whey during dairy processing without compromising safety or quality.

• Durable Screen Line Expanded To Meet Vertical And High-Flow Applications

  Water and wastewater plant operators often encounter challenging screening situations that aren’t well served by conventional products. This includes deep channel applications, where space is very limited, as well as high-flow applications. To address these growing demands, Parkson recently expanded its Aqua Caiman® line to include the Aqua Caiman® Vertical and Aqua Caiman® HD.

• WEDECO UV Disinfection Produces Highly Purified Water In Silicon Valley

  The Santa Clara Valley Water District in San Jose, CA, required additional water supplies to maintain regional economic vitality for its growing community. 

• EPA Researching The Impacts Of Freshwater Salinization Syndrome

  Freshwater contains natural salts and minerals. However, dramatic increases in salt concentrations are occurring in freshwaters globally due to human activities including road salt application, water softening, mining and oil production, commercial and industrial processes, weathering of concrete, sea level rise, and fertilizer application.  EPA scientists are studying the effects of increasing salinity on environmental health and water quality.