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Aqua-Aerobic offers rental programs for customers that may not have a long-term need for equipment, or where capital budget is limited. Rental equipment is available as new or reconditioned units. Depending on available stock, rental units could include: Aqua-Jet® Surface Aerators, OxyStar® Aspirating Aerators and AquaDisk® Cloth Media Filters. Aqua-Aerobic rental units come with a full factory backed warranty.

This article will explore five common misconceptions about GAC and IX technologies for PFAS removal, helping utilities choose effective, site-specific treatment strategies for contaminated drinking water.

A cost-effective option for PFAS removal and MCL compliance is the addition of an ion exchange resin (IEX) treatment as a “bolt-on” to an existing DWTP.

Across many water-quality measurements — from free chlorine residual to disinfection byproducts, etc. — pH is an underlying factor affecting many water treatments and compliance testing results. Here are some guidelines for maintaining accurate pH readings to assure cost-effective treatment and final water quality despite changes in source water composition, treatment protocols, or other factors.

As municipal water systems grapple with tightening budgets and water scarcity continues to be a growing issue, communities must look toward solutions that reduce their need for source water, bring down the costs of treatment, and allow for better management of the pipeline assets.

Vero Beach is a small but densely populated city adjacent to the Indian River Lagoon on Florida’s east coast. Many of the city’s approximately 1,500 on-site septic tanks and drainfields were failing, and the excess nitrogen, phosphorus, and bacteria were considered primary contributors of pollution to the watershed.

An overheating pump motor can be a worrying issue for operators and engineers alike, but like many pump issues, it is usually a symptom that can be traced to a problem in the system. These common causes of motor overheating are good places to begin.

Join Water Online Live on August 26th at 2pm ET for a virtual panel discussion as we explore the evolution of AI in the water space, the benefits for operations, and tips for implementation. Registration is free for this digital event.

Located on the southern shore of Lake Ontario, the Frank E. VanLare Waste Water Treatment Facility, Monroe County, NY, has a total treatment capacity of 660 MGD and is currently running around 100 MGD. The plant uses non-metallic Eclipse pumps to pump 12.5% sodium hypochlorite for disinfection before the final discharge of the wastewater.

After 12 years of operation, a modernization of a WWTP was needed for the removal of nitrogen and phosphorus pollutants, as well as an enlargement by another 100,000 PE (population equivalent).

Read a full comparison of rotary press vs. belt press for dewatering wastewater. 

Learn how digital twins help utilities predict when problems might occur and to make water system operation more predictable and efficient.

120Water allows all your tools to work together to efficiently manage your data and simplify your workflows. Everything you need to execute a comprehensive compliance program — sampling, data management, reporting — all lives in one easy-to-use platform purpose built for water professionals.

Water utilities are the unsung heroes of modern society, providing us with the lifeline of clean and safe water. However, they face a barrage of challenges that threaten their efficiency, profitability, and, by extension, the sustainability of this vital service.