Wastewater Networks Articles
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Unburdening Aging Water Infrastructure
As legacy plants and pipelines deteriorate, strategies including water reuse and desalination are providing alternatives Just after the turn of the millennium, the American Water Works Association warned of a coming Replacement Era, during which a century’s worth of aging pipe and treatment plants would reach the end of their service lives within just two decades. With water crises ...
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Investing in Wastewater Infrastructure Is Essential to Caribbean Tourism
Sparkling water, clean sands, and vibrant reefs are what attract visitors The Caribbean is one of the top tourist destinations in the world, and coastal economies are the most tourism-dependent. The star is sparkling seas, which support coral reefs, produce a bounty of seafood, and wash against white beaches. Tourism accounts for more than 15% of gross domestic product in the Wider Caribbean ...
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Comparing Plastic and Concrete Septic Tanks: Which Is Right for Your Property
Answering the Big Questions It was the first time building his own house. Eric Clark had just bought 2 acres on the outskirts of town, where he planned on building a 3-bedroom home for him and his family. Eric chose everything he thought he needed for his new home. The contractors were hired and he was ready to see construction begin. But when Eric was asked whether he wanted a plastic ...
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Powering China with Sludge and Reclaimed Water
A symbiosis of wastewater and power infrastructure could save billions Coal-fired power plants are responsible for a significant amount of carbon emissions and water consumption. That’s important when half the world’s population may face dwindling water supplies. New research suggests that pairing coal plants with wastewater treatment plants could lessen both problems. A recent ...
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Environmental Impacts of Untreated Industrial Wastewater Discharge
Ever stopped to think about what happens when industrial wastewater is not treated? Picture this: A once thriving river, full of life and energy, now chokes on the harmful byproducts from factories upstream. This is the reality of the environmental impacts of untreated industrial wastewater discharge. We often take for granted that clean water will always flow from our taps. But where does it ...
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Future-proofing Against Operational and Labor Challenges While Maintaining Critical Infrastructure
Before COVID-19’s arrival, critical infrastructure operators and their supporting contractors were well aware of the need to effectively recruit new employees as more and more skilled field employees approached retirement, while concurrently working to upskill the existing workforce and begin leveraging new technologies to fill the resulting gap. Now, the need (and desire) to work remotely, ...
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Integrated Infrastructure in Planned Urban Districts
A recent study recommends simultaneous design of neighborhoods and integrated power and water plants to serve them A new study from Stanford University could help United States policymakers spend billions in infrastructure funding more wisely. The study provides a framework for optimizing infrastructure in urban neighborhoods. The efficient new models for determining the mix of buildings, and ...
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It’s a Great Time for Water Reuse in the US
Water reuse offers a sustainable solution for building climate resilience and water security, while maintaining the environmental integrity of freshwater systems As water scarcity becomes more and more of a reality both in the United States and across the world, decision-makers are turning to alternative sources of water to supplement conventional water supplies. Wastewater that has been treated ...
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Water and Wastewater Cost of Service Rate and Impact Fee Study - Case Study
Client: City of Houston Location: Houston, Texas Solutions: Utility Advisory Services ...
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Muharraq WWTP a unique facility in Bahrain
The Muharraq WWTP started operating in 2014 and is currently operating at its maximum design capacity of 100,000 m3/day. Almar Water Solutions has brought to the project, and the region, the capacity to develop the future expansion of Muharraq – the plant has an expansion plan of an extra 60,000 m3/day – or any other water projects under PPP schemes. According to a study by the World ...
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How Can We Prevent Sewage Pollution in the United Kingdom from Worsening?
There are 7.8 billion people on Earth, and the amount of human waste the population produces massively impacts the environment and human health. In sewers, human waste mingles with personal hygiene products, household chemicals, pharmaceuticals and other contaminants, creating highly toxic wastewater that pours pollutants and 6.2 million tons of nitrogen into coastal water every year. The result ...
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Recognizing U.S. Water Week
Policy developments and proposed EPA regulations are among the topics on tap Professionals from the water industry will gather in Washington, D.C., during Water Week on April 25-26, 2023. They’ll learn more about policy achievements of the past two years as well as the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed new regulations regarding ...
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Geographic information systems, key to efficient water management
The supply of drinking water is one of the greatest challenges currently facing a large part of the world’s regions. According to the latest data published by the UN, water losses in water distribution networks are a major concern, with Non-Revenue Water or non-billed water accounting for the supply of water to almost 200 million people. Digital transformation plays a major role in solving ...
By Idrica
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UK Wastewater Infrastructure Isn’t Working
While sewage pollution is at a crisis point in the UK, new treatment technologies can turn that around Pollution from sewage in the United Kingdom has become extreme and is made worse by climate change and the sheer scale of the problem. Discharges are permitted into U.K. water bodies when stormwater threatens to overwhelm water systems. Without the releases, water systems could overflow and ...
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Help Is on the Way for Florida’s Manatees
With septic tank leakage at crisis levels, proper wastewater treatment can improve the beloved mammals’ habitat The manatee inspires affection from those who watch the gentle aquatic mammals feed on seagrass in Florida’s waterways. Sadly, manatees are dying in record numbers. New legal action, however, along with septic-to-sewer programs, could help save the creatures. More than ...
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Lessons From the 2022 Hurricane Season
Persistent hurricanes wreaked havoc on water and wastewater infrastructure in 2022. How can we prepare better in 2023? Although the 2022 hurricane season produced fewer storms than expected, some of those that did form remained organized for surprisingly long distances. The cohesion of this year’s cyclonic storms allowed them to pass over even major land masses without dissipating. What ...
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ZLD Wastewater Treatment Solutions in South East Asia: Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia
The wastewater treatment industry in Southeast Asia is an important sector that plays a crucial role in protecting public health and the environment. Many countries in the region are facing challenges related to rapid urbanization and industrialization, which have led to an increase in the production of wastewater. This has put pressure on local governments and companies to improve their ...
By YASA ET
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Managing the impacts of climate change using digital twin solutions
Climate change is primarily a water crisis. Extreme weather events are making water more scarce, more unpredictable and more polluted. These impacts throughout the water cycle threaten sustainable development, biodiversity, and access to water and sanitation. Flooding and rising sea levels can contaminate land and water resources with saltwater or raw sewage, and cause damage to water and ...
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Managing environmental governance challenges in the water industry
In terms of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) obligations, water utilities are frequently less likely to be challenged by the Social and Governance components of their responsibilities than they are in their response to the Environmental component. While this may at first glance appear to be an outrageous statement, the consideration of civic and employee responsibilities such as ...
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Solving Challenges for Wastewater Networks With Smartvatten for Water Utilities
Our access to clean water and good sanitation systems relies upon the quality and efficiency of our water networks. Every day, water utilities around the world maintain countless pipes, pumping stations, and treatment plants. Keeping track of the state of those networks is a challenging task. Smartvatten for Water Utilities collects, combines, and analyzes every available data source on the ...
By Smartvatten
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