Water Online Radio

61. A Preemptive Approach To Algal Blooms In Source Water 7/10/2019

    The dramatic rise in algal blooms, and increases in other contaminants, has left many municipalities struggling to get a handle on their source water. However, there are effective ways to manage those problems ahead of intake to stabilize the process inside of water treatment plants. In this Water Talk interview, Justin Voty, a marketing and commercialization manager with Innovative Water Care, and Jackie Schramm, a sales manager with Innovative Water Care, discuss the benefits of taking a more preemptive approach to treatment and disinfection. Innovative Water Care, formerly part of Lonza, became a standalone business unit earlier this year.

62. New Trends In Mixing Technology For Water And Wastewater 7/9/2019

    Polymers used in wastewater treatment represent one of the most expensive operating costs for municipalities. By providing an optimal environment for the activation of these polymers, plants can improve efficiency by as much as 20 percent or more. At the same time, drinking water plant managers face enormous pressure to control the disinfection residual. In this Water Talk interview, Matt Boeh, director of sales for UGSI Chemical Feed, discusses the advanced mixing technologies that can be used to improve polymer usage as well as address drinking water quality issues in distribution systems.

63. New Trends In Insertion Valves 7/9/2019

    Aging infrastructure is major headache for municipalities across the country, and many will need to keep their systems working for years before funding is available for improvements. Insertion valves, which allow for tapping into a main without shutting it down, are helping water managers maintain these older systems without disrupting customers. In this Water Talk interview, Chris Vazzana, president of Hydra-Stop, discusses the newer expansion of insertion valve products to fit a growing number of main sizes as well as the addition of smart technologies into those valves.

64. Optimizing Wastewater When Expansion Isn't An Option 7/9/2019

    Population growth, combined with a lack of land for new clarifiers, is putting a strain on wastewater plant operators in a number of places across the country. Smaller, more efficient clarifiers can provide the solution in a cost-effective manner. The key to their performance is rooted in flow control while optimizing detention times, energy inputs, and the use of coagulants. In this Water Talk interview, Tom Grubb, technical sales manager for Meurer Research, Inc. (a Parkson brand), discusses the advanced technology that is helping wastewater treatment plant operators in growth centers to address their requirements.

65. A Better Approach To Removing Iron And Other Contaminants 7/9/2019

    Most groundwater sources are plagued with iron, manganese, and other contaminants that require removal as part of drinking water treatment. However, older techniques for addressing this have proven to be labor-intensive and time-consuming. In this Water Talk interview, Frank Caligiuri, vice president of sales for Hungerford and Terry Inc., discusses the more current and much simpler treatment methods for potable water that have been successful on an international scale.

66. Real-Time Data Solutions To Identify A Stubborn Disinfection Byproduct Threat 7/8/2019

    When it comes to trihalomethanes, the disinfection byproducts also known as THMs, a range of methods are available for their removal from water as well as avoiding their creation altogether. While sophisticated, those solutions offer little or no insight into the process. In this Water Talk interview, Rick Bacon, CEO of Aqua Metrology Systems, and Cliff Tormaschy, CEO of Medora Corp., discuss the use of real-time data to identify THM threats and diagnose critical treatment system performance.

67. Turning To The Skies To Tackle Water Loss 7/3/2019

    As aging pipes continue to deteriorate, non-revenue water is growing into a pretty staggering challenge for the water utility industry. Many municipalities try to tackle the problem by walking the many miles of their drinking water distribution lines with leak detectors. However, an advanced solution is emerging that can pinpoint these leaks from the skies. In this Water Talk interview, James Perry, vice president of business development for Utilis Corp., discussed new technology that searches for leaks using a remote sensing device on a satellite 400 miles above the earth.

68. Don't Overlook The Role Of Leaky Mains In Water Loss 7/2/2019

    Leaking distribution lines are a significant contributor to municipal water loss, but transmission mains have the potential to leak every bit as much, and sometimes even more. These leaks can go on for years without being found. In this Water Talk interview, Mike Funk, business development manager for the East Coast for Hydromax USA, discusses an advanced inline leak detection solution available to address the water loss problem.

69. The Growing Case For Decentralized Systems 6/30/2019

    Decentralized water systems can make sense in areas experiencing population growth and urban sprawl, and where centralized systems are nearing capacity or older communities are coping with failing septic systems. Until more recently, however, decentralized systems were only designed to treat the basics and discharge as needed. In this Water Talk interview, Marshal Dean, the business development manager for the U.S. and Caribbean markets for Newterra, discusses advancements that allow for the installation of high-performing decentralized systems at a relatively low cost.  The key to success lies in custom solutions that address both the current needs and ensure plants are easily expandable.

70. The Improved Business Case For Connecting Systems 6/28/2019

    Despite the strides in technology, many water utilities still require their technicians to come into the office to collect a stack of work orders. Not only does this create a massive inefficiency, it’s symptomatic of an archaic system in which the back-office functions and operations staff are disconnected. In this Water Talk interview, Todd Lushinsky, business development executive with Nobel Systems, and Aretha Samuel, CTO of Nobel Systems, discuss newer technology that brings multiple areas of responsibility — such as billing, customer service, GIS, and monitoring — together for vastly improved overall management.