Denver's Water Research Foundation Receives Nearly $1.5 Million for Research on Potential Risks from Pollutants Found in Biosolids from Wastewater Treatment
WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $5,976,976 in funding to four institutions for research to support states, municipalities, and utilities in determining the potential risks to human health and the environment from pollutants found in biosolids, also known as treated sewage sludge. Results from this research may inform the development of standards and policies for biosolids management. “It is important that municipalities and utilities have the info...
New Regional San upgrade virtually eliminates ammonia in Sacramento region’s wastewater
Biological Nutrient Removal project treats about 130 million gallons of wastewater per day and uses bacteria to remove more than 99% of ammonia SACRAMENTO, CALIF. – The Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District (Regional San) has completed a significant upgrade to its wastewater treatment facility that serves the Sacramento region. The new Biological Nutrient Removal project (BNR) is now operational, virtually eliminating ammonia from the region’s treated wastewater. “At Regional...
Final Phase of Narragansett Bay Combined Sewer Overflow Program Breaks Ground
Rhode Island’s largest public works project is designed to reduce annual CSO volumes and improve the water quality in Narragansett Bay PROVIDENCE, RI- NYSE, TSX: STN Construction has kicked off for the final phase of the Narragansett Bay Commission’s (NBC) Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Program, which is expected to reduce overflow volumes by 98 percent and treat stormwater before it flows into the Narragansett Bay. The program will also reduce the closure frequency of shellfish beds in...
New Little Giant® 16G Series 1 HP Grinder Pump Brings Versatility and Value to Market
Fort Wayne, IN – Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (NASDAQ: FELE) announces the launch of the new Little Giant 16G Series, a heavy-duty 1 hp grinder pump designed to deliver serious power as a new or replacement pump for the most challenging residential and light commercial wastewater applications. This new pump is available in both 115V or 230V models and delivers trusted Little Giant performance and versatile features that set it apart from the competition. While the 16G reintroduces Little Gia...
Pfannenberg Highlights Thermal Management and Signaling Solutions for the Water Industry
A Broad Range of Products for the Unique, Demanding Requirements of Wastewater Lancaster, NY – Pfannenberg, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of thermal management and signaling solutions technologies, highlights its broad range of solutions for the demanding requirements of the water industry. Products include cooling systems that can withstand extreme conditions like corrosion due to Hydrogen Sulfide gas and signaling systems that notify employees of life-threatening situations like...
Skanska replaces wastewater resource facility sewage pump system in New York, USA, for USD 76M, about SEK 640M
Skanska has, as part of a joint venture with RJ Industries, signed a contract with the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYCDEP) to replace sewage pumps and ancillary equipment and structures at the Coney Island Waste Water Resource Facility in Brooklyn, New York, USA. The total contract is worth USD 108M. Skanska will include its USD 76M portion of the contract, about SEK 640M, in the US order bookings for the first quarter 2021. Construction began in February 2021 and is...
Wastewater testing finds SARS-CoV-2 in Truckee Meadows wastewater
University of Nevada, Reno researchers and City of Sparks staff collect samples of wastewater to test for prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 virus in the community. University partners with cities, county for wastewater environmental surveillance during pandemic RENO/SPARKS, Nevada – Sampling Truckee Meadows wastewater for the SARS-CoV-2 virus found a very clear upward spike approximately seven days before the spike appeared in the community in the form of people testing positive for the vir...
Wastewater and Excreta an Untapped Resource To Solve Environmental Risks
The Bio-Bus, running on biogas produced at a centralized sewage treatmenet plant, UK. Photo: Wessex Water A book by Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), launched on World Water Day, reports that the sanitation waste of 50% of the global population is still disposed of without having been treated – posing enormous risks to both public health and the environment. At the same time, this disposal means opportunities are being flushed away; in...
Municipal Sewer Cleaning: 7 Tips to Achieve Better, Faster Production
Industry experts provide guidance to optimize cleaning efficiency, while preventing or quickly resolving problems such as tough blockages and “blown toilets” Operators cleaning municipal sewer, storm and sanitary lines face a host of challenges on the job. This can range from having to clean miles of line in the most efficient manner, complying with annual regulatory mandates, to handling tough blockages caused by roots, grease, and cave-ins. It can even involve dreaded “blown toilets”...
Sherwin-Williams Announces 2020 Water & Wastewater Impact Award Winners
Challenging membrane bioreactor basin lining project earns first place honors for the South Valley Sewer District, CDC Restoration & Construction, and Bowen, Collins & Associates CLEVELAND (December 3, 2020) – A labor-intensive restoration of eight deteriorated membrane bioreactor (MBR) basins for the South Valley Sewer District (SVSD) Jordan Basin Water Reclamation Facility in Bluffdale, Utah, has earned the facility and project team the 2020 Sherwin-Williams Impact Award. The award rec...
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