Wastewater Management
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Bridging The Gap: How LeakZon Unifies SCADA And AMI For Smarter Water Management
10/21/2024
In the world of water utilities, two crucial systems often operate in parallel: SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) and AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure). While both play vital roles in managing water networks, their separation can create challenges for utilities striving for efficiency and reduced water loss.
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Are Flushable Wipes Really Flushable?
9/20/2024
Since the name implies that they can be flushed after use, many assume that flushable wipes dissolve completely when flushed. However, it has been recently discovered that not all of these wipes are safe to flush.
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The Root Of The Problem: How Trees Affect Our Sewers
9/20/2024
In this article, explore how tree roots grow and how they impact our sewer systems.
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The Tip Of The Fatberg: How FOG Affects Our Sewer System
9/19/2024
Fats, oils, and grease, commonly referred to as FOG, are one of the most prevalent contributors to sanitary sewer blockages and overflows. In this blog, we will explore the impact of FOG and what can be done to control it.
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Stormwater Modeling To Prepare For Biological And Radiological Emergencies
9/17/2024
Stormwater can transport pollutants, such as heavy metals, pathogens, and nutrients, which threaten the quality of rivers, lakes, and oceans. Many stormwater operators have not considered or planned for the challenges in predicting and mitigating transport of biological agents (e.g., anthrax-causing bacterium) or long-lasting radionuclides (e.g., cesium-137) that may result from a terrorist attack.
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Can Heavy Rain Cause Sewer Backup?
9/9/2024
Heavy rain is a fact of life in most areas around the world. While it can be refreshing and calming to see, it also brings with it a number of issues that have to be considered.
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Mitigating Sewage Overflow Risks With Reliable Backup Pump Solutions
9/6/2024
A self-starting backup pump combines the pump and power in a single package, providing 100% redundancy plus additional capacity when needed, all without relying on generators or external power sources.
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Modern Clog-Free Wastewater Pumping Solution
8/13/2024
Wastewater utilities need a modern solids-handling pumping solution. They need pumps that can automatically dislodge clogs, self-clean, and temporarily adjust inlet openings to accommodate larger or more difficult debris.
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Is Trouble-Free Pumping Really Possible?
8/2/2024
Clogged pumps can lead to downtime, expensive call-outs, and more. That’s why Flygt, a Xylem brand, introduced Concertor, a smart pump designed to tackle all these challenges and more.
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Why Wastewater Systems Need A Preventative Maintenance Agreement For Pumps
7/23/2024
This article explores the value of preventative maintenance and why utilities should consider using a vendor preventative maintenance agreement (PMA) over hiring and training in-house staff.