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Silver Nanoparticles May Fight Bacteria Used to Treat Wastewater
COLUMBIA, Missouri (ENS) – Many everyday consumer items now utilize the emerging science of nanotechnology in the form of silver nanoparticles that are incorporated into items such as bandages, clothing, cosmetics, car wax, and toys. Silver nonparticles can destroy bacteria, but while that is a good characteristic for someone who needs to bandage a cut, it might not be so valuable to wastewater ...
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Peristaltic pumps waste less in wastewater treatment
The City of Eagan in North Minnesota, USA required a pump capable of accurately dosing 15% sodium hypochlorite or ‘hypo’ for their new wastewater treatment plant. Hypo has outstanding disinfection properties, used in wastewater treatment to kill off bacteria before being discharged back into the environment, and in water treatment as one of the primary methods of drinking water disinfection. It ...
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PRD Tech lauded for its highly innovative and environment-friendly odor control equipment
Based on its recent analysis of the odor control equipment market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes PRD Tech Inc. with the 2008 North American Frost & Sullivan Award for Product Innovation. The Award lauds PRD Tech for its continual commitment towards promoting a cleaner environment through odor control equipment that is both innovative and cost effective. The company's unique biotrickling filters ...
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Molecular Lab - EBS - Wastewater Training and Consulting
EBS continues driving innovation in wastewater treatment. In doing so, we have implemented new technology to identify sources of fecal bacteria in wastewater treatment systems. Many of our clients have permit limits for fecal indicator bacteria in their effluents. When concentrations are above these limits in systems that do not have domestic influences, the question becomes “where is it coming ...
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Starting a new day around the globe with sustainable energy solutions - US EPA
Could a cup of coffee jump start both you and your car in the morning? Is it possible to run a college dormitory in Africa on locally available fuel sources? Two universities are answering these questions, thanks to EPA’s People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) program, which demonstrates that protecting the environment can also be economically profitable. The P3 program also provides key ...
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Largest wastewater treatment plant in Alberta, CA selects Headworks Inc.
Local wastewater screening manufacturer, Headworks® Inc., continues to win projects on an international level. One of the largest wastewater treatment plants in Alberta, Canada has selected Headworks to supply three Mahr® Bar Screens (www.headworksusa.com/products/mahrbar.aspx) to replace existing equipment. Located in the North Saskatchewan River Valley, the EPCOR-owned Gold Bar ...
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Removing hormones from wastewater
Treated wastewater that is returned to waterways can contain trace organic pollutants that have a negative impact on the environment. In particular, chemicals known as endocrine disrupters, which mimic the effects of natural hormones or otherwise disrupt normal endocrine behaviour, have been found in treated wastewater. According to a recent study, treatment processes could be significantly, and ...
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Shifts in soil bacteria linked to wetland restoration success
A new study led by Duke University researchers finds that restoring degraded wetlands -- especially those that had been converted into farm fields -- actually decreases their soil bacterial diversity. But that’s a good thing, say the study’s authors, because it marks a return to the wetland soils’ natural conditions.“It sounds counter-intuitive, but our study shows that in restored wetlands, ...
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Frost & Sullivan confers new product innovation award on Epuramat for its Unique Box4Water
Based on its recent analysis of the municipal and industrial wastewater treatment market, Frost & Sullivan recognises Epuramat with the 2012 European New Product Innovation Award for Box4Water. With a patented and innovative primary treatment process, Box4Water is one of the most compact wastewater treatment systems available on the market. It is a unique product designed for municipal and ...
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Frost & Sullivan Confers New Product Innovation Award on Epuramat for its Unique Box4Water
Based on its recent analysis of the municipal and industrial wastewater treatment market, Frost & Sullivan recognises Epuramat with the 2012 European New Product Innovation Award for Box4Water. With a patented and innovative primary treatment process, Box4Water is one of the most compact wastewater treatment systems available on the market. It is a unique product designed for municipal and ...
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