Report Reveals Ten U.S. Areas Facing Highest Climate-Related Risk of Water Shortages Senate Approves Water Infrastructure Finance & Innovation Authority Federal Agencies Expand Urban Waterway Revitalization Efforts C40 Creates Initiative to Help Cities Prepare for Severe Weather Drinking Water Week Promotes Water Education
May 23, 2013
Bilfinger SE is considering placing a bid on the Siemens AG water technologies business that is currently for sale, according to two anonymous individuals familiar with the... more
May 22, 2013
The City of Manassas Public Works and Utilities department received the 2012 Excellence in Water Treatment Plant Performance award by the Virginia Department of Health Office... more
May 22, 2013
Dewberry, a privately held architecture, engineering and consulting company, announced the acquisition of Bowyer-Singleton & Associates Inc. Headquartered in Orlando, Fla... more
May 22, 2013
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is adding nine hazardous waste sites that pose risks to people’s health and the environment to the National Priorities List (... more
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 2013 Report Card for America’s infrastructure is out, and the results are not much better than those four years ago. According... more
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) friends tell me that Abraham Lincoln is believed to have said, “Law without enforcement is just good advice.” In the environmental... more
Many years have passed since “wastewater” became a more acceptable term than “sewage,” even as any mention of the word “sludge” was avoided whenever possible. It is now time... more
Integration, collaboration and innovative construction techniques were critical to the successful upgrade and expansion of the Yellow River Water Reclamation Facility (WRF)... more
Denver, located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains and known as the “Mile-High City,” is served by three major water treatment plants (WTP): Marston, Foothills and Moffat.... more
Founded in 1989, the Long Trail Brewing Co. quickly outgrew the capacity of its basement location at a Bridgewater Woolen Mill along the Ottauquechee River in the Green... more
Montevallo, Ala., with a population of approximately 6,300, is located in the geographic center of the state of Alabama, about 35 miles due south of Birmingham. Serving the... more
Concerned about levels of trihalomethanes (THMs) in the town’s potable water storage tank, water utility officials in York, N.Y., took advantage of a tank rehab project to... more
Platte River Power Authority, which generates and delivers electricity to Fort Collins, Colo., and surrounding communities, puts a premium on cost-efficient energy and... more
The city of St. Helens, Oregon, and the town’s major industry, Boise Paper, share the wastewater treatment plant as well as the NPDES permit. To meet... more
Electrical aeration is used intensively in reactor basins at activated-sludge wastewater treatment plants to supply the mixing and oxygenation needed... more
Urban areas are extremely sensitive to weather-driven events, due to the specific characteristics of urban soil, land uses and the high population-... more
Metrology advancements are helping utilities increase revenue, gather intelligence, reduce costs, and protect resources. Sensus surpassed the... more
Embrace gravity, defy convention. Learn about the latest advancements in wastewater and water treatment—the BioMag Ballasted Biological Treatment... more
Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 2:30 - 3:30 pm eastern   Click here to register and join us for the live event!   Webinar Overview: Many... more
YSI introduced its new digital based IQ Sensor Net 2020 XT.  The 2020 XT is a modular solution for online water quality instrumentation designed for monitoring and... more
With more than 50 years of solids handling experience, Vaughan Co. introduces the Triton screw centrifugal pumps. The pumps combine the benefits of the brand’s pump designs... more
Easi-Set buildings are low-maintenance, 100% precast concrete industrial-grade buildings, proven for water or wastewater applications, as well as pump stations, well houses,... more
Bio Energizer is a specialized micro carbon complex that provides essential nutrients and enzymes, which stimulate microorganism cell wall permeability and cellular growth in... more
The second-generation Triton DO80 dissolved oxygen sensor delivers accurate dissolved oxygen measurement in a wide range of municipal and industrial water treatment applications and now offers an... more
  • The second-generation Triton DO80 dissolved oxygen sensor delivers accurate dissolved oxygen measurement in a wide range of municipal and industrial water treatment applications and now offers an... more
  • Since its introduction, the ACS550 standard drive has continued to grow in popularity with customers across industries because of its proven performance, flexibility and its range of built-in... more
  • These ultrasonic level switches are known for their trouble-free installation. Sometimes called gap switches, these products are simple to use, and their vibration immunity makes them an excellent... more
  • The new InfraCal 2 field portable IR analyzer can measure down to 0.1 ppm oil in water accurately, on-site and in less than 15 minutes. The analyzer combines improved electronics, which increase... more
  • Schreiber’s continuously sequencing reactor (CSR) is a biological nutrient removal system that sequences through aerobic, anoxic and anaerobic phases in a single basin. The unique design allows... more
  • Assmann’s small double wall tanks provide primary and secondary containment for hazardous and corrosive chemicals in one unit, with tanks from 20 to 405 gal. Tanks consist of a primary inner tank and... more
  • Allied Moulded Products’ Polyline series of polycarbonate enclosures comes standard with industry-exclusive multi-mounting capability, including an out-of-the-box mounting flange or adjustable... more
  • CS Unitec's non-sparking, non-magnetic safety hand tools are ideal for use in water and waste treatment applications because of their non-sparking and corrosion-resistant properties. Manufactured... more
  • The ABS Turbocompressor HST 20 is a new generation of world class high-efficiency turbocompressor from Sulzer Pumps that sets the standard for direct drive high speed turbocompressors. It has a built... more
  • Netzsch's new TORNADO T2 is an advanced rotary lobe pump. Low pulsation, metal-on-rubber clearances, fewer parts, higher pressures, smaller footprint, full service-in-place with flange-to-flange... more
 

Last week, the Senate approved the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Authority (WIFIA) plan by a... more
Water industry tradeshows give “shop ‘til you drop” a new meaning. They are humongous, exhausting and often... more
The use of reclaimed water for irrigation and other purposes has been employed as a water conservation... more
Ensuring environmental progress through proper enforcement
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) friends tell me that Abraham Lincoln is believed to have said, “Law without... more
Effective incentives for sustainable environmental programs
Earlier this year, on a business trip to Japan, I stayed in a nice hotel in the Akasaka section of Tokyo. As in many... more
Spring season ignites renewed sustainability goals
Celebrate the coming spring with a renewed commitment to water innovation by igniting new ideas for old challenges and... more

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