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Innovation in Chlorine Containment Eases Operator Buy-In for Secondary Containment Vessels as Reliable Leak Safety Alternative to Scrubber Systems
In a group interview, engineering and operations management in drinking water operations for the City of Houston, TX report that plant operators have been “buying in better” on use of secondary containment vessels for chlorine gas cylinders, as a reliable, lower-maintenance, enhanced leak safety alternative to wet and dry scrubber systems. In particular, they credit enhanced storage ...
By ChlorTainer
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Repsol Exploration and Production USA Inc. settles with EPA for Clean Water Act violations at North Slope Alaska Spill
Repsol E&P USA, Inc. agreed to pay a penalty for alleged Clean Water Act violations at an oil exploration well pad on the North Slope, Alaska. According to a settlement announced on August 26 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the company’s exploration well drilling equipment leaked well testing fluids onto the frozen, snow-covered arctic tundra in April of 2013. On April 9, ...
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Turning up the gas to face a job`s unique challenges
When BakerCorp Regional Branch Manager Derrell Miller received a call requesting 80 frac tanks, he thought it was a mistake—requests for 80 frac tanks just don’t happen every day. Nevertheless, Derrell had heard correctly and was about to embark on a project so extensive it would test the logistical coordination and stamina of the Baker team. Lake Charles, Louisiana, is home to one of only four ...
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ZCL Partners with Freberg environmental to address Florida underground tank insurance crisis
CL Composites Inc. (TSX:ZCL), North America’s largest underground fiberglass tank manufacturer, announced today that it has partnered with Freberg Environmental Insurance of Denver to offer Prezerver, a comprehensive, non-cancellable, ten-year underground storage tank insurance policy for ZCL’s U.S. customers. The program will be administered by Willis HRH, the North American ...
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Providing Water Treatment Plant Safety
Interviewee: Allen Jones, Springfield, OH Water Treatment Plant In 2004, Allen Jones was a plant mechanic in Springfield, Ohio, where he oversaw the installation of two one-ton ChlorTainer vessels at the water treatment plant. Today, he is the superintendent of the plant, which serves roughly 80,000 people, providing water to both Springfield residents and some county residents, capable ...
By ChlorTainer
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Connecticut chemical distributor agrees to pay $164,000 for clean air and right-to-know violations
A company that blends commercial alcohols and stores chemicals for sale and distribution in Brookfield, Conn., has agreed to pay $164,109 to settle claims it violated federal Clean Air Act requirements meant to prevent chemical releases as well as federal community right-to-know laws. According to a complaint filed Dec. 30 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Pharmco Products failed to ...
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Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., of Wichita, Kan., to pay $132,500 civil penalty to settle issues involving hazardous waste management (KS)
A Wichita, Kan., aircraft component company has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $132,500 to the United States to settle a series of alleged violations of federal hazardous waste management regulations at its manufacturing facility. Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., manufactures fuselages, under-wing components, composites, wings and spare parts for large jet engine aircraft at its facility at 3810 S. ...
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Oregon fuel companies fined for federal oil spill prevention and response violations
Tyree Oil Inc., Carson Oil Co., and Ferrell’s Fuel Network will pay fines and invest in facility upgrades for violating federal oil spill prevention and response rules at their Oregon facilities, according to separate settlements with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. EPA inspections of each facility from 2007 and 2011 found multiple violations of federal spill prevention rules and ...
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United States of America Sundyne Showcases Safe and Reliable API 685 Pumps at UOP HF Alkylation Symposium in Hilton Head Island
Sundyne Sealless Magnetic Drive Pumps are Ideally Suited for Hydrofluoric Acid Applications Commonly Found in Refinery and Chemical Processing Applications Hilton Head Island, South Carolina: June 25, 2018 – Sundyne, a global leader in the design and manufacture of pumps and compressors, today announced that is it showcasing its API 685 GSP Sealless Magnetic Drive pumps at the UOP HF ...
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Five Washington companies comply with chemical emergency planning laws
Five companies in Washington have agreed to correct errors in reporting hazardous chemicals as required by federal laws designed to protect communities during chemical emergencies. The companies failed to report the storage of hazardous chemicals in violation of the Emergency Planning and Community-Right-to-Know Act, according to settlements with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The ...
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New haven chemical manufacturer and distributor pays penalty for environmental violations
A chemical manufacturing and distribution plant in New Haven, Conn., has agreed to pay a $12,626 penalty and to spend about $40,000 to buy emergency response equipment for the City to settle claims by the US Environmental Protection Agency that it violated federal air, water and right-to-know laws. According to the settlement signed recently by EPA’s New England office, H. Krevit and Co. ...
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New haven chemical manufacturer and distributor pays penalty for environmental violations
A chemical manufacturing and distribution plant in New Haven, Conn., has agreed to pay a $12,626 penalty and to spend about $40,000 to buy emergency response equipment for the City to settle claims by the US Environmental Protection Agency that it violated federal air, water and right-to-know laws. According to the settlement signed recently by EPA’s New England office, H. Krevit and Co. ...
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S. Portland maine facility faces EPA sanction for unsafe storage of hazardous chemicals
A chemical manufacturing and distribution facility in South Portland, Maine, faces an EPA fine of up to $151,900 for improper storage of hazardous materials, in violation of federal and state laws. Monson Companies Inc. of Leominster, Mass., which operates a warehouse, distribution, repackaging and custom blending chemical manufacturing facility, was recently issued a complaint by EPA for its ...
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Justrite® Acquires Industrial Maintenance Group, Inc.
With more than 25 years of expertise, the Plant City, FL company services the power, petroleum, and water/wastewater industries with cost-effective solutions for secondary fuel containment systems, coating and liner options for containment and corrosion needs, concrete degradation, restoration, waterproofing, holding pond liners, and manhole rehabilitation. Product benefits include long life ...
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Two New England companies fined for violating hazardous waste management requirements
Two New England companies that store and distribute hazardous chemicals have agreed in separate settlements to pay a total of more than $179,000 in penalties and to donate about $43,000 worth of equipment and training to local fire departments to settle EPA claims that they violated federal laws regulating companies that handle hazardous chemicals. Settlement agreements with EPA’s New ...
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First Steps on the Hard Road to Environmental Restoration
Untitled Document BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, September 12, 2005 (ENS) - The total environmental impact of the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina on August 29 is still unknown, but it is currently being evaluated by the U.S. Coast Guard and other federal and state agencies. Louisiana Governor Kathleen Blanco will meet with President George W. Bush today on the Iwo Jima ...
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Secondary Containment Equipment for Chlorine Gas Provides Extra Margin of Safety for WTP’s Neighborhood
The chief operator for the City of Morgan, LA water treatment plant (WTP), which has safely used chlorine gas for disinfection for over 30 years, reports an added boost to public safety through the installation of special secondary containment equipment, while easing regulatory compliance efforts through their risk management plan (RMP). “With scrubbers costing a fortune as a means for ...
By ChlorTainer
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Secondary Containment Equipment for Chlorine GasProvides Extra Margin of Safety for WTP’s Neighborhood
The chief operator for the City of Morgan, LA water treatment plant (WTP), which has safely used chlorine gas for disinfection for over 30 years, reports an added boost to public safety through the installation of special secondar y containment equipment, while easing regulator y compliance efforts through their risk management plan ...
By ChlorTainer
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Secondary Containment Equipment Addresses Safety Concerns for Chlorine Gas
The superintendent of a 12 MGD water treatment plant (WTP) reports that abandoning a plan to switch from chlorine gas to bleach for primar y disinfection was enabled through a well-engineered risk management plan for any gas leak risk, thereby allowing him to continue receiving much appreciated benefits from using ...
By ChlorTainer
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Providing Extra Safety In Water Treatment
The chief operator for the City of Morgan, LA water treatment plant (WTP), which has safely used chlorine gas for disinfection for over 30 years, reports an added boost to public safety through the installation of special secondary containment equipment, while easing regulatory compliance efforts through their risk management plan (RMP). “With scrubbers costing a fortune as a means for ...
By ChlorTainer
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