Submersible shredder pump offers a solution to problems caused by ‘flushable’ wipes and other fibrous material in Alabama facility.
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PINEVILLE, N.C. (Jan. 24, 2017)—Xylem has won a contract worth $1.5 million to provide new, more efficient pumps for use at a wastewater treatment plant in Pineville, North Carolina, according to a statement from the company.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Oct. 19, 2016)—A turnout of 20,113 registrants and 1,006 exhibitors using 301,900 net square feet of space puts WEFTEC 2016 within the top five largest and best-attended events in the conference’s 89-year history, according to organizers.
The Water Environment Federation’s (WEF) 89th annual technical exhibition and conference, commonly known as WEFTEC, was held Sept. 24-28 at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.
ALEXANDRIA, Va.- (Oct. 17, 2016)—The Water Environment Federation (WEF) announced that teams from the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities and Southern Methodist University were winners of the 2016 Student Design Competition.
The 15th annual competition happened in September as part of WEFTEC 2016, WEF’s 89th annual technical exhibition and conference.
The supply of oxygen to four aeration tanks is now handled by five centrally controlled turbocompressors.
Wastewater collection systems are difficult to monitor, control and operate, but solutions are available.
In municipal applications, operators must understand which technology will best meet their needs.
After the hangar’s chopper pump in the wastewater sump failed, the maintenance team looked for a reliable, long-term solution.
Thanks to recent technological developments, split mechanical seals are now a viable solution to seal large shafts on rotating equipment.
The facility upgrades required a temporary system to divert flow and avoid interruptions during the work.
Shifting trends in water use and changing sewage composition cause complex problems for the world’s sewer systems.
Disposable wipes and other non-dispersible products are the modern-day curse for older wastewater lift stations and pumps.
AUSTIN, Texas (May 19, 2016) – The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) approved financial assistance totaling $9,365,000 for water system and wastewater system improvements. Of this funding, $290,000 was designated for rural water projects.
The approved projects include:
WASHINGTON (March 15, 2016) – A diverse group of U.S. water sector organizations will join forces next month in Washington, D.C., for Water Week 2016. Scheduled for April 10-16, this annual event provides an opportunity for water professionals to advocate for national policies that advance clean and safe waters in support of a healthy sustainable environment.
WASHINGTON (March 22, 2016) – Pentair announced its commitment to open two Application Centers dedicated to helping municipal, industrial and commercial companies better manage water use. The commitment is being announced in conjunction with Pentair's participation at the White House Water Summit, which took place March 22 in honor of the United Nations' World Water Day.
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (Jan. 20, 2016) – The Masdar Institute of Science and Technology and Xylem Inc. have jointly announced a research collaboration to establish sustainability indicators such as energy and cost performance of processes and equipment for water, wastewater and water transport and treatment facilities in Abu Dhabi.
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