Collection Systems Resources
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Devising A Unique Dewatering System In A No-Room-For-Error Bypass Project
6/3/2022
Xylem Rental Solutions engineered an affordable and functional temporary bypass system to keep water out of a sedimentation basin so crews could erect a weir to reduce the potential for carbon discharge into the Niagara River.
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Embracing... Septage?
5/25/2022
Two things are perhaps certain about septage: it is highly variable; and, by its very nature — spewing odorous compounds and elements that can cause disease — it is ‘objectionable.’ Or is it?
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To the Rescue: The DIMMINUTOR® Makes A Difference At Ross Valley Sanitary District
10/21/2021
Ross Valley Sanitary District in San Rafael, California services approximately 47,000 mostly residential customers over a 27 square mile service area. They have 5 major pump stations, which is where Ross Valley found themselves having the most trouble. The existing channel grinders were simply not reliable. “It was a constant headache,” said Philip Marcantonio, Senior Collection System Worker. “The pumps were ragging up sometimes twice a week and sometimes twice a day.” The plant reported that the machines were not efficient at all. “It was a lot of extra work on us to keep the stations going,” Marcantonio said. On top of that, the constant downtime was causing even more than extra work; it was costing the district a lot of money. They knew this was not a sustainable system to keep their plant and stations running.
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No More Manual Raking For Operators For City Of Tampa, FL At The Louisiana Pump Station
8/25/2021
The city of Tampa is a colorful metropolis located on the western coast of Florida, part of an inlet cradling the Gulf Coast. In addition to being a major business and commercial hub, Tampa is known as a cultural and entertainment destination with its museums, clubs, and restaurants that pay tribute to its rich Cuban heritage. With year-round sunshine, shimmering waterfront, and warm hospitality, Tampa is truly a city with something for everyone.
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Automated Self-Cleaning Trashracks Proves Reliable In Harshest Storm Conditions
7/6/2021
Prior to the installation of the Duperon Self-Cleaning Trashrack at their intakes, the City of Dallas Hampton Road Pump Station operated without any protection in front of their stormwater grating. “We just had a grate in front with no mechanical cleaning,” remembers Dhruv Pandya, District Manager for the City of Dallas Department of Flood Control. “The pumps were suffering. They were continually getting clogged, and they didn’t have enough water coming in to function properly.”
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Custom Solution Eliminates Maintenance
7/6/2021
Out of the box thinking for a municipal septage receiving station saves money and eliminates maintenance.
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Self-Cleaning Trashracks Help Keep The Power On For New Zealand Hydroelectric Plant
7/6/2021
Hydrogeneration is the dominant source of energy in New Zealand, providing approximately 70% of total electricity. The Hornwort, a submersed, free-floating perennial which can reach nearly 20 feet of height above water, has invaded New Zealand’s waters. The plant quickly proved to be an issue for Genesis Energy at the Tokaanu Power Station, a 240 MW hydroelectric power station.
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Reliability Delivered for Wayne County, MI CSO Facility
7/6/2021
The Wayne County Downriver WWTF in Wyandotte, Michigan, is a CSO facility servicing 13 area communities with an average flow of 40 MGD. For wet weather and storm events, the plant is rated for 225 MGD—second only to Detroit in the state of Michigan. The plant is home to seven screens: four used during everyday flow, and an additional three accessed primarily during storm events.
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Great Customer Service And Product Performance For Grand Rapids CSO Facility
7/6/2021
The City of Grand Rapids, Michigan Wastewater Treatment Plant has four channels with a design flow of 61.9MGD, and which routinely manage up to 90MGD during storm events. An on-site retention basin, designed for the wet weather the city frequently experiences, holds up to 10M gallons—which, during storm events, can mean a potential of 125MGD-135MGD through the screens.
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Bar Screens Greatly Improve Operational Reliability
7/6/2021
This case study details how one system upgrade greatley impacted wastewater treatment compliance and efficiency for KC Water, simply by removing debris at the headworks before it could impact downstream plant operations.