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waukesha U.S. Pipe Supplies Nearly 24 miles Of Pipe To Support Clean Water Efforts In Waukesha, WI

U.S. Pipe supplies 34 miles of 30-inch ductile iron pipe for Waukesha’s Lake Michigan water project, delivering reliable, high-pressure infrastructure for generations of residents.

WASTEWATER CASE STUDIES AND WHITEPAPERS

  • X-PELLER Eliminates Hand Wipe Clogs With Ease

    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.

  • Evaluating Bulk Hypochlorite Versus Hypochlorite Generated On Site

    Chlorine gas is the historical disinfection choice for municipal potable water and wastewater systems due to its low cost and ease of maintenance. However, the hazardous status of chlorine gas and its potential as a terrorist target are driving many facilities to consider alternative disinfection methods. The decision frequently comes down to a choice between commercial sodium hypochlorite delivered in bulk (hypo) and hypochlorite generated on site (OSG). The primary decision factors are safety, cost, ease of maintenance, and environmental impact.

  • The Sustainable Choice For America's Water Infrastructure: Ductile Iron Pipe Made From Recycled Metal

    Discover why U.S.-made ductile iron pipe leads sustainable infrastructure—crafted from recycled metal, fully recyclable, and engineered for long-lasting, circular water systems nationwide.

  • RO Membranes' Protection at Aquapolo Ambiental Water Reuse Project, Brazil

    Discover how Aquapolo Ambiental tackled RO membrane biofouling with HOD™ UV technology, achieving 30-35% longer membrane life, reduced chemical use, and enhanced water reuse efficiency.

  • Rental Blowers: Contingency Planning For An Emergency

    Would your wastewater treatment plant be able to function during a sustained loss of its aeration capabilities caused by a flood or natural disaster? What if a fire destroyed the blower house? Being prepared with a contingency plan for temporary low-pressure air will help operators prevent panic, avoid costly decisions, and minimize impact when a crisis occurs.

  • Chromium Treatment

    A U.S. light aircraft manufacturing company uses an alkaline cleaner followed by an alkaline de-smutter, rinse, acid de-smutter (possibly using potassium permanganate), rinse, alodine, and a final rinse. The three 1,700 gal rinses are dumped approximately once each week, or more often, based on the pH.

  • Repair Of Major Damage To High Density Polyethylene Wastewater Pipeline

    Leprino Foods, the world's largest mozzarella cheese producer, operates two plants that share one wastewater pipeline – a 16” SDR11 High Density Polyethylene Pipeline (operating at approximately 160 PSI). During dirt work an “auger” hit the wastewater pipeline and drilled an 8” diameter hole in the line. Leprino needed immediate access to a repair fitting for this line.

  • Protecting The Process: Pretreatment For Membrane Bioreactors

    Toward the end of the 1980s, Professor Kazuo Yamamoto from Tokyo University gave a lecture to a skeptical crowd. His topic? Immersed hollow fiber membrane bioreactors. Since the day that first audience listened to the possibilities of MBRs, much work has been done to make membrane bioreactors a common step in the wastewater treatment process.  

  • Case Study: Online Colorimetric System For The Chemical Phosphate Precipitation Process Optimization

    To optimize the chemical dosage to precipitate phosphates from waste- water, an orthophosphate ion analyzer is used, equipped with a reliable sampling system. By Endress+Hauser, Inc.

  • Leveraging Digital Infrastructure Management Technology For Real-World Benefits

    For many utilities, large and small, hang-ups over new and innovative technology for infrastructure management often boil down to “How are we going to implement (or pay for) all of that?” Fortunately, a new approach to integrating existing GIS and asset data, Internet of Things (IoT) real-time data collection, powerful analytical software, and more is providing solutions to turn tough challenges into manageable solutions that are accessible on a subscription basis.

WASTEWATER APPLICATION NOTES

WASTEWATER PRODUCTS

The patent pending Channel Monster FLEX consists of a FLEX Grinder and a Solids Diverter with perforated screen connected by a FLEX Frame. The Channel Monster FLEX continues the Channel Monster legacy of high flow capacity while capturing and shredding rags, rocks, wood, and other solids into small pieces to pass harmlessly through pumps, pipes, and process equipment.

The WATERFLUX 3070 is a battery powered electromagnetic water meter for use in water abstraction wells, district metering areas (DMA) and custody transfer measurement of potable water (MI-001, OIML R49). With optional pressure and temperature sensors, the meter can also be used for leak detection, quality control and pressure management systems. 

Aeration is the heart of most industrial and municipal wastewater treatment and we have a new, cutting-edge solution.

The Stormceptor Oil & Sand Removal (OSR) Filtration system is designed to remove fine sand particles and separate oil at the peak flow rates regulated by bodies such as the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC). Recommended applications include pre-treatment and redevelopment/retrofit projects to meet a specific water quality objective in the filtration and separation of sand and oil.

System controls are critical to a wastewater blower system. Without them, a system with multiple blowers operating on their individual controls will run more than necessary and result in wasted energy. Maintenance costs increase and worst of all: process performance suffers.

ClearBlu Environmental focuses on complete aerobic digestion of organic waste. This process is desirable over anaerobic digestion because it is fast, odor free, and prevents the need for any solids removal procedures. Aerobic digestion is desirable over DAF systems because it eliminates the need for costly chemical use and disposal. ClearBlu uses a unique aeration technology known as microbubble aeration, to achieve an aquatic environment which supports a bacteria population capable of complete digestion.  This is the key difference over conventional technologies.

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WASTEWATER VIDEOS

Take a quick tour of the Blue-White factory in Huntington Beach, California, where skilled employees are busy building chemical dosing pumps, complete metering systems and flow measurement equipment.

The Water Online Show kicks off its new season with an in‑depth discussion on stormwater management, focusing on New York City’s innovative partnership with Arcadis. Guest Shandor Szalay, the National Stormwater Resilience Practice Lead at Arcadis, explains how climate‑driven superstorms and aging urban infrastructure have pushed the city to rethink stormwater strategies.

Learn how a tool-free, verifiable locking system streamlines complex installations like deep-bore directional drilling and provides the security needed for critical infrastructure.

Discover how specialized restrained joints facilitate efficient horizontal directional drilling and bridge piping through a simplified, tool-free assembly process that ensures long-term reliability.

Water infrastructure projects often face extreme installation conditions, from deep-trench burials to exposed bridge crossings. Ensuring long-term reliability requires a material capable of withstanding environmental stressors that can compromise other piping options. Ductile iron pipe offers superior durability, maintaining its structural integrity regardless of temperature fluctuations or UV exposure. Watch the full video to explore these benefits in action.