Energy Vision Primer Highlights Potential of Wastewater Plants to “Co-Digest” Food Waste, Produce Renewable Energy, and Help Meet 2030 Methane Emissions Goal
[New York, NY ] The sustainability NGO Energy Vision today released a primer for municipalities on how their local wastewater treatment plant(s) may be able to produce renewable energy and help fight climate change, titled “Can Your Wastewater Plant Do More?” The primer lays out straightforward criteria for determining whether wastewater plants can be retrofitted or equipped to produce renewable natural gas (RNG), what the main costs and challenges are; and whether they could also accept and...
Exploring the AVANT MMR Series submersible mixers: A deep dive
Written by: Patrick Donahue Engineer at Tsurumi Pump Submersible mixers play a crucial role in various industries, particularly in wastewater treatment and industrial mixing applications. The Tsurumi Pump AVANT® MMR Series distinguishes itself in this competitive market through its innovative design and features, serving as a valuable asset in demanding environments. Its robust, explosion-proof design and premium efficiency IE3 electric motors make it ideal for equalization tanks,...
PCL Construction, Stantec selected for rehab and expansion of international wastewater treatment plant at US-Mexico Border
The progressive design-build project will double the plant’s treatment capacity and provide cleaner water to communities in San Diego and Tijuana The US Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) has awarded a contract for design and construction of the rehabilitation and expansion of the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant (SBIWTP) in San Diego, California. USIBWC awarded the contract to PCL Construction, and PCL has selected Stantec to lead desig...
Above Ground Pump Stations: The Growing Common-Sense Trend
By: Rich MacGregor, Technical Writer The growing trend towards above ground pump stations is transforming wastewater collection systems, empowering operators to rise above the challenges of conventional submersible pumps. It's common sense that relocating pumps above ground, away from constant exposure to corrosive and hazardous sewage, safeguards the mechanical and electrical components of the pumps, as well as the workers who handle them. This strategic move simplifies maintenanc...
A New Angle on Progressive Cavity Pumps for the Wastewater Industry
All the Advantages without the Disadvantages of Conventional PC Pumps By: Aaron Renick, Vice President of Sales, Vogelsang USA Traditionally, progressive cavity (PC) pumps have been regarded as the best solution for the most demanding fluid pumping challenges. They excel at handling highly viscous, abrasive, and debris-laden media, making them particularly effective in wastewater treatment facilities. Despite these advantages, conventional PC pumps have gained a reputation for diff...
Research Facility All About Cutting-Edge, Cost-Effective Advancements in Wastewater Treatment Technology
(Milwaukee, WI) – The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) today announced plans for an unprecedented clean-water lab to test new technologies that could revolutionize wastewater treatment, leading to improvements in public health and drinking water supplies worldwide. The $13 million research lab will be located at MMSD’s Oak Creek reclamation facility, allowing water technology businesses, universities, scientists, and inventors to partner with the district to test new concepts a...
New York City’s Water Network Seeks Next-Generation Tech to Catalyze its Sustainable Future
Partnership Fund for NYC and DEP Open Applications for the Environmental Tech Lab 2024 Challenges June 3, 2024 – The Environmental Tech Lab (ETL)—a public-private initiative of the Partnership Fund for New York City and the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)—today launched the second year of the Environmental Tech Lab’s annual competition, calling for tech-driven approaches to support DEP’s objectives in resilience and data management & governance. Applications...
The Most Comprehensive Guide to Maintaining Your Sewer Systems
We are delighted to introduce the 4th edition of Existing Sewer Evaluation and Rehabilitation, MOP FD-6. This fully revised and updated guide is packed with the most comprehensive information available on the maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and replacement of existing sewers. This authoritative volume covers a wide range of topics, from sewer evaluation and monitoring to the latest tools and procedures for pipe evaluation, infiltration and inflow problems detection, and effective repair...
Now Published: Sewer Security - Enabling Resilient Water Infrastructure White Paper
Global Water Intelligence (GWI)’s full white paper, ‘Sewer Security: Building Resilient Water Infrastructure’, written in partnership with Grundfos, has now been published and is available for you to access. Sewer security is now non-negotiable. Escalating wet weather extremes, coupled with growing public frustrations, and the mammoth cost of completely replacing all combined sewer systems underscores the urgent need for cost-effective solutions that will enable resilient water infrastructur...
Tsurumi Meets Stricter Wastewater Regulations with Pumps Made for Rigorous Applications
Tsurumi Pump’s systematic integration of stainless steel and titanium into pump designs enhances durability and corrosion resistance, addressing the evolving wastewater needs of diverse industries worldwide. As regulatory standards for wastewater disposal tighten across the globe, the demand for pumps and equipment capable of enduring harsh fluids is on the rise. Tsurumi has been at the forefront of meeting this need, with its pumps proving their mettle in a diverse array of challenging wast...
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