Flushables Resources
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'Flushables' Not The Biggest Clog Culprit
10/15/2014
“Flushable” wipes have been disparaged for wreaking havoc on wastewater treatment plants — causing giant clogs, overflows, and equipment breakdowns. But pre-moistened wipes labeled “flush safe” are not entirely to blame.
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WWEMA Window: 'Nondispersibles' Turning Sewers Into Nightmares Nationwide
6/13/2014
Increasingly, wipes are causing serious issues for wastewater treatment system operators. Many of the wipes entering the sewage system are not dispersible and technically not flushable.
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Lift Station Reduces Clogging, Lowers Operating Expenses With Self-Cleaning Pumps
1/8/2014
Aging pumps at Jackson Energy Authority’s Rolling Acres Lift Station (Jackson, Tenn.) resulted in frequent clogging and outages that required costly maintenance and repair.
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New Report On Clogging And Throughlet Size
1/3/2013
Pump manufacturers have traditionally believed that pump clogging can be avoided by making the internal pump throughlet equal to or larger than what can be flushed down a toilet. By Isabelle Kliger
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Connecticut Town Benefits From Retrofit With The X-PELLERĀ®
1/19/2011
The X-PELLER® is an S&L impeller upgrade that is specifically designed to pass high volumes of unusual trashy items through S&L pump stations. It is also available on new pump stations. By Smith & Loveless, Inc.
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X-PELLER Eliminates Hand Wipe Clogs With Ease
1/19/2011
Designed to bring practicality and ease to daily, personal sanitary needs, increasingly durable disposable hand wipes have been making a mess with wastewater pump stations. By Smith & Loveless, Inc.
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Lift Stations: Attacking The 'New Sewage' With Vaughan Chopper Pumps
3/29/2010
Disposable, throw-away products are making raw sewage pumping tougher than ever. The Jefferson Street Pump Station at the City of Centralia, WA had a problem demanding a cost-effective solution.