Wastewater Features
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What To Know About Staying Safe Around Chlorine
11/28/2023
Many people encounter chlorine in their daily lives, whether it's as an ingredient in household bleach or an additive that sanitizes water in swimming pools. Chlorine is also used as an antiseptic, a bleaching agent in the production of paper and cloth, and to kill microorganisms in drinking water. But this familiar chemical is also extremely toxic. And because it's ubiquitous in many industries across the U.S., it often is released in chemical accidents and spills.
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Indiana Communities Hope Rebuilt Pump Station Dries Up Regional Flooding Problems
11/10/2023
Two Indiana communities nestled along the Ohio River hope a new $6 million pump station will alleviate the region’s flooding woes. Relief was certainly long overdue.
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Looking Back, Looking Ahead: Getting Answers To Evolving Water Issues
11/7/2023
A review of the WEFTEC tradeshow, current and emerging water threats, and the latest water and wastewater solutions from the VP of a fast-rising treatment provider.
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Extreme Weather Is Outpacing Even The Worst-Case Scenarios Of Our Forecasting Models
11/3/2023
In the wake of the destructive Hurricane Otis, we find ourselves at a pivotal moment in the history of weather forecasting. This rare and alarming event, described by the U.S. National Hurricane Center as a "nightmare scenario," broke records for the fastest intensification rate over a 12-hour period in the eastern Pacific. Otis not only caught residents and authorities off guard, but also exposed the limitations of our current predictive tools.
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Preserving Paradise: How Honolulu Is Combating Climate Change
11/3/2023
The last state to join the U.S. is leading in resiliency planning, serving as a model for others as storms and floods worsen.
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Diverse Cities, Diverse Solutions: A Deep Dive Into Urban Stormwater Management
11/3/2023
Data from 23 U.S. cities reveal the drivers and differences in the development of stormwater control measures, with findings that can inform best practices for municipalities nationwide.
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Matching Water Trends To Technologies
10/27/2023
The CEO of one of the world’s most prominent water technology companies talks about solving far-reaching water challenges, as well as local treatment issues, through innovation.
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Wastewater Management Investments: A Look At 5 Large U.S. Wastewater Treatment Projects Set For 2024
10/18/2023
According to EPA, more than 75% of the U.S. population is served by approximately 16,000 municipal wastewater treatment facilities. On average, these facilities operate at around 81% of their design capacities, with 15% operating at or above their threshold. While the situation may not seem promising, it does, in fact, present numerous opportunities for companies specializing in the construction or rehabilitation of wastewater treatment infrastructure.
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What Is A Strong El Niño? Meteorologists Anticipate A Big Impact In Winter 2023, But The Forecasts Don’t All Agree
10/16/2023
Winter is still weeks away, but meteorologists are already talking about a snowy winter ahead in the southern Rockies and the Sierra Nevada. They anticipate more storms in the U.S. South and Northeast, and warmer, drier conditions across the already dry Pacific Northwest and the upper Midwest. One phrase comes up repeatedly with these projections: a strong El Niño is coming.
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Movin’ Up The Sewer Line Just Got Easier
9/27/2023
Advanced lightweight aluminum skids and nozzles provide superior cleaning with significantly less power, PSI, and water requirements.