wastewater contaminant News
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Presque Isle Bay removed from Great Lakes “area of concern” list; second area in U.S. to be delisted
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced that Presque Isle Bay, on the Pennsylvania shore of Lake Erie, has been removed from the list of heavily contaminated Great Lakes sites targeted for cleanup by the U.S.-Canada Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. Environmental conditions in Presque Isle Bay have significantly improved due to actions taken by federal, state and local ...
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New fixed-bed technology for biological treatment starts in test phase
After several months of intensive preparation, the newly developed fixed-bed technology for biological treatment of industrial wastewaters containing organic contaminants has now been put into test operation. Already at the beginning of the adaptation phase, a rapid development of the desired biomass can be seen under the microscope. By using process-adapted packing material with a maximized ...
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California Refinery Fined $1 Million for Groundwater Pollution
SAN FRANCISCO, California (ENS) - A California refinery has been fined $1 million and placed on three years probation for dumping contaminated wastewater into wells, risking the safety of groundwater supplies in Santa Maria, about 100 miles north of Los Angeles. The Santa Maria Refining Company, a subsidiary of the publicly traded Greka Energy Corporation, pleaded guilty to criminal charges of ...
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EnviClear purifies contaminated wastewater at biogas plants
Individual solutions are the driving force behind A3 Water Solutions GmbH, a subsidiary of EnviTec Biogas AG. As an internationally active water treatment specialist, the company, based in Gelsenkirchen and Saerbeck, has just developed an innovative and environmentally friendly membrane bioreactor process in conjunction with EnviClear that purifies contaminated surface waters for biogas plant ...
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EnviClear Purifies Contaminated Wastewater at Biogas Plants
Innovative process of A3 Water Solutions GmbH used for the first time in Greven Saerbeck, 17 July 2015 – Individual solutions are the driving force behind A3 Water Solutions GmbH, a subsidiary of EnviTec Biogas AG. As an internationally active water treatment specialist, the company, based in Gelsenkirchen and Saerbeck, has just developed an innovative and environmentally friendly membrane ...
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To Preserve Precious Water Mines should be using GRP Pipes
Conserving South Africa’s water is a top priority as a Water Affairs study shows that South Africans will be using more water by 2025 than is currently available. By 2030, it will be using 17% more, according to the 2030 Water Resources Group. To guarantee mine wastewater never contaminates South Africa’s water systems, mine operators should be using corrosive-resistant glass-fibre ...
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Introducing the IE2010 Pilot Wastewater Treatment Unit
Portable Test Wastewater Treatment System Easily Moved Portable Miniature Self Contained Wastewater Treatment Plant Determines Usability of Systems Integrated Engineers, Inc. pilot waste water treatment system is portable and can be easily moved from one location to another. The industrial wastewater treatment incorporates the mechanisms and processes used to treat waters that have been ...
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Sterile wastewater treatment with vacuum distillation
Hygiene requirements are growing increasingly strict in many sectors, and the treatment of industrial wastewater is no exception. The vacuum distillation process in particular has to deal with the question of sterile treatment and subsequent storage of water obtained from the process. The mere possibility of reintroducing wastewater into the production process makes it imperative to prevent ...
By H2O GmbH
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Sinclair Tulsa Refining Company, Two Managers Plead Guilty to Felony Pollution Charges
$5 Million Criminal Penalty, Plus Half Million Community Service Payment (Washington, D.C.) Sinclair Tulsa Refining Company has pleaded guilty to two felony counts of deliberately manipulating wastewater discharges at its Tulsa Refinery in violation of the Clean Water Act (CWA). In addition, two company managers, Harmon Connell and John Kapura, have each pleaded guilty to one felony count of ...
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EPA Orders Middletown, NY to Address Clean Water Act Violations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has ordered the city of Middletown, New York to comply with federal Clean Water Act requirements for reducing pollutants in the wastewater that flows from area industrial facilities to its wastewater treatment plant. Under the Clean Water Act, wastewater treatment plants of a certain size that receive wastewater from industrial facilities are required to ...
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Welcome to Lunch & Learn by Newterra
We are pleased to be offering our Lunch & Learn sessions for your office and colleagues to attend - FREE of charge. Our experienced team of water professionals is excited to be offering both online/ virtual and in-person education seminars on a vast array of current and emerging water topics. Grab your team and let’s get ...
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Portable Waste Water Treatment Plant New for 2010
Wastewater Pilot Test Unit Portable Small Scale Self Contained Wastewater Treatment Plant Integrated Engineers Inc. can provide you with a low risk pilot test system so you can determine maximum efficiencies before you invest in a full scale wastewater treatment system. Integrated Engineers, Inc. pilot waste water treatment system is portable and can be easily ...
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Aerospace Giant to Pay $12 Million for Discharge Violations
HARTFORD, Connecticut (ENS) - Aerospace systems manufacturer Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation, of Windsor Locks, Connecticut, pleaded guilty on Thursday before U.S. District Judge Alvin Thompson in Hartford to two counts of violating the federal Clean Water Act. The company admitted discharging hexavalent chromium and copper to the Farmington River in excess of its permit limits. In a binding ...
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MBBR biofilm technology meets unique challenges to overcome seasonal
Biowater Technology a leading provider and manufacture of advanced biological wastewater treatment processes and equipment for municipal and industrial facilities globally, has been awarded a contract by The Village of Bloomingdale, Michigan, USA (municipal) to supply its Compete Mix Fixed Film (CMFF) biological treatment process. Bloomingdale’s existing wastewater treatment plant has ...
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Abanaki`s Versatile High-Temp Poly Belt Well-Suited for Fracking Wastewater Oil Removal
Abanaki Corporation (http://www.abanaki.com/) has been successfully providing oil skimming technology to wastewater treatment plants in the removal of oil from fracking wastewater. Due to the variety of contaminants found in fracking wastewater, the suitable oil skimmer belt for this particular application is Abanaki's high-temp poly belt. This oil skimmer belt is reinforced to resist stretching, ...
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CETCO oilfield services uses verderflex for Innovative FlexTreatTM system
CETCO Oilfield Services is working with Verderflex for the pump requirements in its FlexTreatTM System. CETCO Oilfield Services water treatment division specialises in the removal of hydrocarbons, solids, toxic materials and other contaminants from oilfield wastewater streams produced during oil and gas operations. Specialising in such problematic fluids, CETCO needs to work with suppliers it can ...
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DEVISE ENGINEERING: Industrial Wastewater Treatment Solutions
DEVISE ENGINEERING is an experienced Technology Provider and a successful Plant Manufacturer in the field of Water and Wastewater Treatment for the municipal and industrial sector. For INDUSTRIAL clients, DEVISE provides Smart Solutions for the treatment of highly contaminated industrial wastewater, covering the following sectors: Food manufacture / processing, soft drinks production, wineries, ...
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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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Sludge treatment to protect the environment
Sewage treatment (or domestic wastewater treatment, municipal wastewater treatment) is a type of wastewater treatment which aims to remove contaminants from sewage to produce an effluent that is suitable for discharge to the surrounding environment or an intended reuse application, thereby preventing water pollution from raw sewage discharges. Sewage contains wastewater from households and ...
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Vacuum distillation offers huge cost-saving potential: H2O GmbH at Industrie Paris
“VACUDEST allowed us to reduce the amount of wastewater we produce so much so that the investment paid for itself in just one year. On top of that, we are able to save more than €100,000 each year thereafter,” says Bernd Löffler, General Manager at thermofin. This success is something that other metalworking companies can also emulate. H2O GmbH will be on hand at Industrie ...
By H2O GmbH
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