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For years we have been taught there are two ways to clean a line. The first method is step cleaning which is running a nozzle in increments through the line to clean a portion of the line at a time. The issue with this method is that you end up cleaning the same areas of the line multiple times. For example if you are trying to clean a 350 foot line, you end up doing 1,400 feet of work. This will ...
Embarking on the journey to purchase or upgrade your Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) is a significant and complex endeavor. However, with thorough preliminary work, the benefits in time and monetary savings along with process enhancements, are substantial. ...
Sanitation systems are another core part of the water cycle as they manage the entire network from their source to their point of use or end-of-life disposal. Technology is also set to play a key role in these networks in 2024, not only to ensure that they run smoothly, but also to respond to extreme events and control the spread of ...
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One of the state’s largest water utility is facing significant challenges with excessive inflow and infiltration (I/I) in its gravity collection system, consisting of over 1,500 miles. Precipitation events often result in immediate flow responses within the collection network, at times up to 3 times the average daily flow ...
According to UN data, water and climate-related events have accounted for half of the human and economic damage caused by disasters over the last fifty years. Figures show that, during this period, weather, climate and water hazards accounted for 45% of recorded deaths (1.3 million people) and 74% of global economic losses. World Meteorological Organization studies have also put droughts, storms ...
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In order to always offer the best and most efficient practices, the support team is making the following changes to its practices : 1- The use of personalized users for investigation and intervention purposes. * In order to be compliant with today’s standard IT practices. Support and Engineering employees will be required to use their own User Accounts when connecting to a client’s ...
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Problem: The Town of Oakland, Maine has approximately 11.6 miles of gravity sewer piping, 52% of which is newer PVC pipe, with the remainder including a mix of clay, transite and fiberglass pipe. With only 800 mostly residential customers, and limited budget for maintenance, the Town needed a means to prioritize the cleaning and CCTV inspection of the collection system piping. Historically, the ...
Little Rock looked to enhance their sophisticated cleaning program and reduce sanitary sewer overflow count by implementing new ...
As one of the first SL-RAT adopters, Augusta Utilities integrated acoustic technology to address a consent decree by the Georgia Environmental Protection ...
On-site DAF and waste-to-energy systems can help you comply with discharge regulations and capture energy from wastewater A major challenge in wastewater treatment comes from fat, oil, and grease (FOG), a category that includes emulsions or solids composed of esters of glycerol, fatty acids, or triglycerides derived from animal or vegetable sources. Stubbornly insoluble in water, FOG floats on ...
Controlling stormwater is a growing challenge for utilities and municipal authorities as they look to mitigate the economic and health impacts of excess water. Choosing the right check valve is a key part of the stormwater solution. For water utilities and municipal authorities, stormwater management is a growing challenge. Changing weather patterns as a result of climate change is prompting ...
Historically, the utilities sector has been heavily regulated, resulting in mature and stable health and safety systems. However, given the growth trajectory and high-risk nature of the industry, there are some common safety challenges that should—and can—be addressed. Is software for utilities companies the answer? In the US alone, the industry employs over 670,000 people and ...
When not properly intercepted, FOG can adhere to sewer pipes, cause blockages and damage lift stations. If left in wastewater, FOG can create hydrogen sulfide, a poisonous gas corrosive to sewer infrastructures. According to the U.S. EPA, 23,000 to 75,000 sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) occur each year, and the ...
Every year, grease costs municipalities millions of dollars in clogs, equipment damage, and sewer line repair. Not only is FOG costly to handle and remove, but it is also the primary cause of sewer backups. ...
From a review of the state’s water quality criteria, 303(d) list, Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) list, and pollutants of concern, including sanitary sewer overflows, sediment, nutrients, etc., the City determined that base parameters, including dissolved oxygen, temperature, turbidity, conductivity, pH and level, would provide general ...
When faced with flooding in a residential area, the Ontario Township turned to Proco Products, Inc. for a solution. In the township of Minden Hills in Ontario, the Gull River offers a favorite spot for locals to relax and enjoy nature year-round. With a river-walk that moves through natural wetlands, the township has for many years been a popular destination for tourists, especially during the ...
From a review of the state’s water quality criteria, 303(d) list, Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) list, and pollutants of concern, including sanitary sewer overflows, sediment, nutrients, etc., the City determined that base parameters, including dissolved oxygen, temperature, turbidity, conductivity, pH and level, would provide general ...
Problem: Several problems occurring because of grease accumulation are: 1.) Clogged sewer lines 2.) Sanitary sewer overflows (SSO's) 3.) Raised hydrogen sulfide levels (H2S) 4.) ...
Grit removal is a necessary investment for the plant in order to protect the downstream equipment from abrasion. With a history of sanitary sewer overflows and build-up in its primary settling tanks from poor performing headworks, reliable performance over a range of daily flows and surge events was essential. ...
Oil and grease represent major threat to sanitary sewers The EPA has determined that grease from industrial sources, homes and restaurants is the most common cause of blockages leading to sanitary sewer overflows, causing 47% of reported blockages. ...