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The 411 for Water Treatment Professionals
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U.S. EPA Says City Must Build a $209M Water Treatment Plant. Officials Say It’s Not Worth It
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Akron officials are asking the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to eliminate a $209 million project that's part of the federal agency's mandatory overhaul of the city's water and sewage system. The project, a proposed water treatment facility near the Towpath Trail, is the last of 26 projects required under the federal consent decree. Residents' water taxes would have to be raised 20% to pay for it, Mayor Dan Horrigan said during a Tuesday press conference.
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More Than 1M Gallons of Partially Treated Wastewater Goes Into Kalamazoo River
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On Thursday around 10:38 p.m., the City of Kalamazoo Department of Public Services found out about a disinfection feed system failure at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, city officials said on Friday. Around 11:54 p.m., the disinfection feed system was restored to full functional performance, the city of Kalamazoo said. During the time, around 1.506 million gallons of partially treated wastewater was discharged via the permitted outfall located at 1415 N. Harrison Street into the Kalamazoo River, city officials said.
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UNC, Collaboratory, and State Government Partner to Bring New Wastewater Treatment Tech to Local Governments
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With North Carolina’s small, rural, and environmentally sensitive communities in mind, N.C. Rep. Mark Brody (Anson, Union) found himself searching for possible solutions. He came across companies offering new technologies for on-site wastewater systems that could fit the bill. The problem—these systems were generally untested by governmental standards. Rep. Brody worked with collaborators to devise a program that would offer municipalities a treatment system with accompanying research to study the system and its implementation.
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PFAS and the Clean Water Act: Considerations for Wastewater Treatment Plants
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is rolling out a robust enforcement program aimed at wastewater treatment plants and other wastewater operations for potential contamination based on Section 301 of the Clean Water Act (CWA). Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of industrial chemicals that have gained increasing regulatory attention based on studies which have shown them to be potentially harmful.
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One Landowner’s Wastewater Plan Raises Worry for Central Texas Water
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Facing a two-lane highway about 13 miles west of New Braunfels, a 546-acre ranch hugging the west fork of Dry Comal Creek has caused a stir in the community. Behind a small gate, hills dotted with live oaks and a few freely roaming horses can be seen. But neighbors and environmentalists worry it won’t remain this way. Doug Harrison, a retired entrepreneur, and his wife have lived and raised their family on the ranch for the past two decades.
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The Importance of Wastewater Analysis to Detect Foodborne Viruses and Parasites
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In a presentation at IAFP’s 2023 Annual Meeting, Kali Kniel, Ph.D., from the University of Delaware Department of Animal and Food Sciences, shed light on the importance of wastewater analysis in tackling the detection challenges posed by foodborne viruses and parasites. Throughout history, wastewater analysis has played a crucial role in monitoring and detecting various pathogens. In the 1940s, cell-culture methods were employed to track viral pathogens such as polio in sewage.
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Wastewater Treatment Plants Recognized for Role in Tracking COVID-19 Transmission
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Oregon State University and Oregon Health Authority officials are recognizing the role water treatment plants played in tracking COVID-19 transmission, according to state officials. OSU and OHA said they will recognize the role these facilities played as part of their Wastewater Utility Appreciation Week promotion, which began on July 17 and continues through July 21. State officials said these facilities not only ensured that local and tribal facility staff provided their communities with clean water but also provided vital support in helping the state track the transmission of COVID-19.
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Removing PFAS Chemicals From Wastewater Being Pioneered in Maine
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It's an ambitious goal — finding a way to remove toxic industrial chemicals, known as PFAS from Maine's rivers. The chemicals, used to make an array of household and industrial products, have been linked to serious health problems including cancer and kidney issues. And flushing those chemicals out is the intent behind a multi-million dollar wastewater treatment project being tested right now in Somerset County.
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Nanotechnology as an Efficient and Effective Alternative for Wastewater Treatment
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The increase in the surface and groundwater contamination due to global population growth, industrialization, proliferation of pathogens, emerging pollutants, heavy metals, and scarcity of drinking water represents a critical problem. Because of this problem, particular emphasis will be placed on wastewater recycling. Conventional wastewater treatment methods may be limited due to high investment costs or, in some cases, poor treatment efficiency.
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Assessing the Quality of Treated Wastewater for Irrigation
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This study aimed to assess the water quality parameters in the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) of Ain Sefra, southwestern Algeria. Various methods were employed to analyze the performance and suitability of the WWTP for irrigation. The results revealed effective removal of nitrates, with levels below the limit set for irrigation water. The dissolved oxygen content showed efficient biological processes and good degradation of organic matter.
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The ‘Game Changing Tech’ Set To Revolutionize Global Wastewater Treatment in Potential US$1.35b China Push
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An Australian-based company has launched an innovative technology that promises to revolutionize wastewater treatment and other industrial applications, with plans to target the Chinese market ahead of global expansion. Sprintex Ltd (ASX:SIX) has introduced an ‘e-compressor’ to transform the waste water treatment process and provide energy savings of up to 40 percent. Called the G15 Turbo Blower, it is equipped with the world's first commercial-ready Smart Pulsation Aeration (SPA) technology which helps produce the higher energy savings.
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