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California takes tentative steps towards DPR

A draft report issued by California’s State Water Resources Control Board last week has deemed the development of uniform direct potable reuse criteria in the state to be feasible. While the report’s findings mark a positive step towards the adoption of a supportive regulatory framework, observers have suggested that regulations are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the ...

Sep. 15, 2016

By Global Water Intelligence (GWI)

Barrie Wastewater Treatment Facility

Hydromantis is pleased to announce that the City of Barrie, through a competitive bid process, has selected Hydromantis’ industry leading GPS-X™ simulation platform for the Barrie Wastewater Treatment Facility. The introduction of GPS-X™ is part of The City of Barrie’s continuing commitment to optimize plant operations and efficiencies while also providing the most ...

Aug. 9, 2012

By Hydromantis Environmental Software Solutions, Inc.

TrojanUVSigna named a winner in 2013 water environment federation awards

The TrojanUVSigna will receive the Innovative Technology Award from the Water Environment Federation (WEF), an international not-for-profit technical and educational water quality organization. The award will be presented on October 8th, during the Awards and Presidential Reception at WEFTEC – WEF’s technical exhibition and conference. The Innovative Technology Awards, which includes ...

Sep. 30, 2013

By Trojan Technologies - a subsidiary of Danaher Corporation

EPA sets new limits for blue plains wastewater discharges; will bring improvements to the Bay, Potomac River (DC, MD, PA, VA)

To help improve water quality in the Potomac River and the Chesapeake Bay, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has reissued an operating permit for the Blue Plains Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility. The permit reduces the amount of nitrogen the plant can discharge by 3.8 million pounds each year - - a 45 percent reduction. “These reductions are critical to protecting the health ...

Sep. 10, 2010

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

ANDRITZ SEPARATION to supply drying equipment for biosolids recovery plant in California, USA

International technology Group ANDRITZ has received an order from Kore Infrastructure to supply a paddle dryer for a biosolids recovery plant currently under construction in Rialto, California, USA. In the plant, biosolids from wastewater facilities in Los Angeles and which have normally gone to landfill will be converted into biodiesel and biochar. Start-up is scheduled for the second quarter of ...

Jun. 16, 2015

By ANDRITZ Separation - ANDRITZ Group

Wright-Pierce engineer honored as environmental champion

Michael D. Giggey, P.E., Vice President and Senior Wastewater Engineer at Wright-Pierce, a New England provider of water, wastewater and infrastructure engineering services, was recently honored by the Association to Preserve Cape Cod (APCC) for his contribution to the stewardship of Cape Cod's sensitive coastal environment. The APCC, which recently marked its 40th anniversary, is Cape Cod’s ...

Oct. 20, 2008

By Wright-Pierce

Burbank Water and Power Awards Contract to APTwater Services

Contract to operate and maintain city water treatment facilities LONG BEACH, Calif. - APTwater Services has been awarded a contract from the City of Burbank's Department of Water and Power to operate and maintain its Burbank Operable Unit groundwater treatment facility. The contract award, approved by Burbank Water and Power's board, is for one year starting next month, with four optional ...

Nov. 17, 2010

By APTwater LLC

Billions needed to replace outdated water - wastewater facilities

U.S. and Canadian cities and towns will spend over US$80 billion to upgrade and expand municipal wastewater treatment facilities over the next 5 years. This will represent 15 percent of the global spending for this segment. Some of these expenditures are just replacement of outdated facilities. Others are to meet water pollution discharge limits or reduction of odors. Some of the expenditures, ...

Aug. 5, 2010

By GLOBE SERIES

Early Hurricane Preparations Can Save Lives and Property

Hurricane season starts today. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency urges people and businesses to start planning before hurricane force winds or storm flooding may occur. Early preparations can help minimize injury and property damage. EPA's hurricanes Web site includes information for business operators on preventing and reporting chemical releases due to severe weather, which can be ...

Jun. 5, 2007

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

GillTrading.com, Inc. presented with an Export Achievement Certificate

On May 14, 2009, Gilltrading.com,Inc., makers of WeirWasher Automated Cleaning Systems, was honored for their recent accomplishments in the global market place with an Export Achievement Certificate presented by the Export Council of Oregon in cooperation with the U.S. Commerce Service. The Portland office of U.S. Commercial Service has been instrumental in assisting GillTrading.com, Inc. with ...

May 19, 2009

By GillTrading.com, Inc.

US$388,000 grant to Pottawatomie County, Kan., for sewer project

EPA has awarded US$388,000 to Pottawatomie County for new sewers to connect the Blue Township Sewer District to the Manhattan, Kan., wastewater treatment plant. EPA Region 7 Administrator Karl Brooks said, "It"s always a pleasure to help Kansas communities better protect their water resources. These EPA funds will dramatically increase Pottawatomie County’s capacity to protect water ...

May 25, 2010

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Dramatic Savings via Enhanced Reuse at Florida Wastewater Facility

The City of Pompano Beach has been well ahead of the water reuse curve for many years. The 8.6 million gallons per day wastewater filtration facility has relied on Parkson’s DynaSand® continuous up-flow sand filters to produce very high quality effluent water which has been reused for landscaping irrigation such as golf courses, medians, and city plantings. However, while continuous ...

Dec. 1, 2010

By Parkson Corporation

Limestone, Maine water and sewer district gains environmental benefits from federal and state assistance

A team of senior environmental officials from federal and state agencies today highlighted coordinated work that is resulting in the Greater Limestone Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility achieving significant environmental and economic benefits for Aroostook County. With approximately $9.3 million of funding from the federal Recovery Act, allocated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, ...

Aug. 30, 2011

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Whitepaper network-independent data logging

The demand for dense measurement data networks in water and wastewater facilities increases rapidly. In order to gain an overall view it is required to consider especially measurement data from regions with poor infrastructure and unavailable energy networks. Systems for network-independent data logging shall be considered apart from network-powered facilities during selection, planning and ...

Jun. 25, 2014

By NIVUS GmbH

Final report available from investigation of injection wells at Lahaina wastewater facility

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released a final report, “Lahaina Groundwater Tracer Study” with results from a University of Hawaii investigation of the fate of effluent injected at Maui County’s Lahaina Wastewater Reclamation Facility near the Kaanapali coast. Funded by the U. S. EPA, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the Hawaii Department of Health (DOH), the ...

Aug. 1, 2013

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Preliminary results from investigation of injection wells at Lahaina wastewater facility

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released preliminary results from an ongoing investigation by federal and state agencies to evaluate the fate of effluent from the Lahaina Wastewater Reclamation Facility near the Kaanapali coast of Maui. According to the interim report one of two tracer dyes introduced in the wells was detected at the coastal seeps, located roughly one-half mile ...

Dec. 21, 2012

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Hong Kong to introduce tax cuts for energy, waste & wastewater facilities

Hong Kong will soon introduce one-off and accelerated tax cuts for environment-friendly machinery and installations, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government said Saturday. 'A 100-percent deduction under profits tax will be provided in the year of purchase for the capital expenditure incurred on the provision of eligible machinery,' a government spokesman said, referring to ...

Apr. 30, 2008

By Chinese Environmental Protection Administration (SEPA)

Hampton Roads Sanitation District selects Greasezilla for FOG separation technology at Nansemond Treatment Plant

Greasezilla™ has been selected by Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD) to provide the most cost-effective and ecologically sound FOG (fats, oils and grease) Separation Technology for the Nansemond Treatment Plant in Suffolk, Virginia. HRSD did an industry-wide search for the most efficient and advanced system to separate FOG into its basic components, sending the water back to the ...

Dec. 6, 2019

By Downey Ridge Environmental Company (Greasezilla)

Jewett City, Conn. wastewater treatment facility recognized for excellence (CT)

The Jewett City, Conn. Wastewater Treatment Facility was recently selected by EPA for a Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Excellence Award. The entire staff of Jewett City facility, led by David Drobiak, Superintendent, was recognized by EPA's New England Office for exceptional work in operating and maintaining the wastewater treatment plant. The plant was among three facilities in New England ...

Jan. 27, 2011

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Narragansett water pollution control association recognized for outstanding service (RI)

The Narragansett Water Pollution Control Association (WPCA), comprised of all of the municipal wastewater treatment facilities in Rhode Island, was recently honored with the "2010 Regional State Wastewater Association Excellence Award" by EPA. The Narragansett WPCA was highly recommended by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management for all of the members’ collaborative ...

Feb. 1, 2011

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency