Envirosight Releases White Paper on Top Crawler Considerations
Randolph, NJ — Envirosight has released a new white paper titled Top 10 Considerations When Buying a Pipe Inspection Crawler. Written in a simple step-by-step format, it provides an overview of factors to consider during evaluation and procurement, from physical attributes like maneuverability, adaptability and portability, to less tangible characteristics like cost of ownership and service life. “Sewer inspection crawlers are essential for municipalities and contractors to properly inspect p...
Asia-Pacific Region Home to Nearly Two-Thirds of Global Population But Only Uses One-Third of the World’s Water Resources
World Water Council, Marseille – Water security issues in the Asia-Pacific region remain an obstacle towards improving people’s livelihoods and the environment. Working together with partners and governments in the region, the World Water Council is participating in the Asia-Pacific Water Summit (APWS). The conference brings together top government leaders and water community actors in the region to focus on water issues and sustainable development ahead of the 2018 World Water Forum in Brasilia....
Nutrient Recovery Systems Market to Grow at 20% Until 2022
According to TechSci Research report, “Global Nutrient Recovery System Market by Type, By Application, By Region, Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2012 – 2022’’, the global nutrient recovery systems market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of over 20% during 2017 – 2022, owing to rising number of wastewater treatment plants across the globe. Nutrient recovery systems are being majorly installed by wastewater facilities, with chemical based nutrient recovery systems being highly preferred due to...
EPA Backs Colorado’s Plan to Improve Water Quality with $24.9 M in Water Infrastructure Funding
DENVER (Dec. 7, 2017) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded approximately $10.6 million in clean water infrastructure and $14.3 million in drinking water state revolving loan funding (SRF) to the state of Colorado to support key water infrastructure projects, including new and upgraded wastewater and drinking water plants to ensure clean drinking and surface water, better serve residents, increase efficiency and reduce pollution. “Investing in our nation’s water infrastructur...
Novozymes and Grundfos Kick Off Collaboration for Clean Water
COPENHAGEN, Denmark – December 4, 2017 – When you combine biotech with cutting-edge water technology, you might find new solutions to some of the most pressing global issues concerning water scarcity. Thereby, you can make a direct impact on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 6, aiming at securing universal access to water and sanitation by 2030. This is the scope, when the world’s leading expert in enzymes and microorganisms, Novozymes, and Grundfos, the global leader in advanced pump tec...
Neuse River Restored for Six Miles in Raleigh
RALEIGH, N.C. - Raleigh-based Restoration Systems announces the Milburnie Dam is removed and 6.2 miles of the Neuse River in the City of Raleigh is restored to a free-flowing waterway. Over the last two weeks, the portion of the 625' long, 15' high structure damming the Neuse has been eliminated to reveal a fine set of new rapids not seen since before the American Revolution and the founding of Raleigh. Elimination of the barrier will allow the passage of migratory fish such as Striped Bass and...
Envirosight Releases New White Paper on Managing Cost-of-Ownership for Sewer Inspection Crawlers
Randolph, NJ — Acquiring a sewer inspection crawler is costly, but maintaining its performance doesn’t have to be. 7 Secrets to Low Cost-of-Ownership for Sewer Crawlers is a new, free white paper published by Envirosight that details steps operators and supervisors can take to minimize cost-of-ownership. It examines the qualities of a crawler that can affect cost-of-ownership, as well as the impact of operating techniques, cleaning, care and preventative maintenance. “Minimizing repairs and d...
70% of the World’s Population Will Live in Cities by 2030, While 60% of Urban Settlements Remain to be Built
Marseille, Brasilia, Bonn, Barcelona – Within a decade, 70% of the Earth’s population will live in cities. This reality places them at the forefront of sustainable development and facing global challenges, including climate change. In light of this, five organizations have joined forces to create greater support for these issues. Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI), United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), the Global Water Operators’ Partnerships Alliance (GWOPA/UN-Habitat), the Braz...
Global Water Treatment Leader Kinetico Acquires Nimbus Water Systems
NEWBURY, Ohio -- Kinetico Incorporated, a global leader in the water treatment industry, is pleased to announce its acquisition of Nimbus Water Systems, a Southern California-based manufacturer of high-quality commercial and residential water treatment products. The strategic purchase combines Kinetico's best-in-class water softening and purification products with innovative water filtration and media technologies from the company's 2016 acquisition of Selecto, and Nimbus' high efficiency revers...
Pipeline Renewal Technologies Offers New Sewer Rehab Cutter Bit Selection Poster
RANDOLPH, NJ — Pipeline Renewal Technologies has released a new Rehab Cutter Bit Selection poster. It serves as a visual guide for sewer rehab workers to follow when identifying the best cutter bit to use in any given sewer pipeline rehabilitation project. The poster outlines the optimal conditions for each cutter bit, and organizes bits by pipe size, pipe material and cutting task. As rehab contractors know, choosing the right bit increases productivity, generates better results, reduces bit w...