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The Water and Wastewater Blog
 Jacksonville
Beach, FL -- The idea to do this weblog started with an
interview at IAOCblog.com, hosted by the International
Association of Online Communicators. It was in a Q&A with
Joe Taylor, during IAOC's first week of blogging devoted to
discussions about industrial companies.
We
talked about how his two industrial websites
WaterandWastewater.com and PowderandBulk.com have helped
form a sense of community among his regular visitors, and I
asked him if any of his regulars had sought to further the
community spirit. He replied:
"Some of the regulars
have suggested that we should build a tree house or
start a club. There is a feeling among process engineers
dealing with water treatment issues, that they don't
have a way to congregate online with their peers. Who
knows, maybe a blog could help serve that end."
So here's Joe's water blog. And
you're welcome to dig right in and add your own ideas on how
this community should be built. Whether you are a designer
of water treatment systems, or a operator of wastewater
plant or a maker of the machinery, here is a place where you
can tell us about what you do, how you do it and how it
might be done better...
Continue reading here:
http://www.waterandwastewater.com/blog/
Editor's note: We would
like to thank Don Dunnington for this article and for being
the moderator for our new water industry blog. I hope
you will become a "regular" contributor to the blog.
Joe Taylor |
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Sold : Advanced Drainage Systems
Acquires Hancor
 HILLIARD,
OH -- With the expiration of all applicable waiting periods
under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act, Advanced Drainage Systems,
Inc. today completed the previously announced acquisition of
Findlay, Ohio based Hancor, Inc.
“Today’s announcement is about the confluence of two strong
companies that will now become one great company,” said Joe
Chlapaty, ADS President and Chief Executive Officer. “The
result will be a vigorous competitor in the supply of storm
water management systems that will allow us to provide
comprehensive product and service solutions for design
engineers, public works officials and underground utility
contractors."
“An
investment of this scale clearly demonstrates ADS’ ongoing
commitment to promoting the approval and acceptance of HDPE
pipe in building and repairing the country’s storm sewer
infrastructure,” Chlapaty continued. “We believe the
completion of our transaction will provide significant
benefits to our customers in the marketplace.”
The
new organization will now have 43 domestic and international
manufacturing facilities producing pipe and fittings in
2-inch though 60-inch diameters, along with other engineered
surface and sub-surface drainage structures.
“We
will have an unmatched breadth of product line and field
sales/engineering experience to support the industry in
meeting the challenges of future growth and infrastructure
repair,” said Chlapaty. “Now with the size and scale to
enhance our manufacturing, marketing and distribution
efficiencies, we will be in a stronger position to compete
with manufacturers of concrete, steel and PVC pipe.”
The
two companies are developing integration plans that build on
the cultural similarities and the best business and product
development practices from each company. Chlapaty stated
that “successful integration of the two companies will be
critical in our success going forward. Our philosophy is one
dedicated to build and acquire the necessary technologies to
provide the best products and services to our customers
worldwide. Now that the acquisition is complete, we can hit
the ground running with the finest talent and expertise in
the stormwater management industry."
About
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (ADS), is the world’s
largest producer of HDPE corrugated plastic pipe. Founded in
1966, it serves the storm water drainage industry through a
global network of 28 manufacturing plants, 28 distribution
centers and nearly 4000 independent distributors.
In
addition to its flagship N-12® pipe, the company offers a
complete line of fittings and other accessories including
StormTech® stormwater chambers, Nyloplast drainage
structures and various geotextiles through its relationship
with SI Geosolutions, and Naue GmbH. To learn more about
ADS, log on to
www.ads-pipe.com, or call 800-733-7473.
Source: www.ads-pipe.com
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New : Two MGD Desalination Plant
in Virgina
 BOYNTON
BEACH, FL -- A new reverse-osmosis (RO) desalination system,
supplied by Aquious -- Water Equipment Technologies (WET),
is now online at the Five Forks Groundwater Treatment
Facility in James City County, Va.
The
plant provides nearly two million gallons a day (2.0 mgd) of
potable water. The output is blended with water from other
sources so the facility is able to provide county residents
and businesses with a total of 2.5 mgd. Designed and built
for easy expansion, the facility is expected to satisfy the
area's water needs until at least 2013, at the current
growth rate. Aquious is the advanced liquid separation unit
of ITT Industries.
The
Five Forks Groundwater Treatment Facility, designed and
engineered by Buchart Horn Inc. and WATEK Engineering Corp.,
contains five on-site wells that draw brackish water from
the Middle and Lower Potomac Aquifers. During the
desalination process, the brackish well water is forced,
under high pressure through a semi-permeable reverse-osmosis
membrane leaving behind salt and minerals. From every gallon
drawn from the wells, the system yields 0.8 gallon of
potable water.
The
remaining 0.2 gallon of concentrate is then discharged into
the James River via a 12-inch underground pipeline. This
concentrate discharge does not adversely affect the quality
of water in the James River.
Aquious-WET provided four RO modules or "trains", each
capable of producing up to one million gallons per day (MGD)
for a total of 4.0 MGD. Two trains are fully piped and
operating, while the other two are available for plant
expansion. County officials decided to purchase all four
trains immediately, so they would be assured of having
identical equipment when Phase II of the Five Forks project
doubles plant capacity around 2010.
In
addition to the RO units, Aquious-WET provided the variable
frequency drives for the submersible well pumps, and a pilot
unit to be used for the testing of membrane options and
pre-treatment and post-treatment chemicals. Aquious-WET has
also supplied the instrumentation, controls,
computer-programming services for the plant wide SCADA
system from well head to potable water distribution.
Michael D. Vergakis, chief engineer of water services for
James City Service Authority (JCSA) said the County is
pleased with the design and performance of the equipment
supplied by Aquious-WET.
"Although we have only been running the plant a short time,
and we are still working through start-up and completing
punch-list items," he comments, "the plant is running every
bit as well as we had hoped it would run. JCSA is looking
forward to a long-term relationship with Aquious for support
of the existing plant, as well as the Phase II Expansion. In
fact, we are exploring options for moving forward ahead of
schedule on the expansion."
Source:
http://www.aquious.com/
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Water Utilities Celebrate Defeat of MTBE Provision
 DENVER,
CO -- This week, the U.S. House and Senate are poised to
pass comprehensive energy legislation. House and Senate
conferees announced that the final bill will not include
a controversial provision that would have granted
gasoline makers defective product liability immunity in
instances of MTBE contamination.
MTBE is a gasoline additive
that has contaminated the water supplies of communities
in 36 states nationwide. The likely cost of removing
contamination from community water supplies is between
$25 and $85 billion. Jack Hoffbuhr, Executive Director
of the American Water Works Association (AWWA), issued
the following statement:
"The elimination of MTBE
liability immunity from the Energy Bill is a tremendous
victory for water utilities, local communities and
consumers. The resolve demonstrated by water
professionals, municipal groups, safe water advocates
and others should remind our elected leaders that the
protection of our water supplies cannot be bargained
away.
"While we welcome today's
developments, AWWA will stand ready to fight this
provision again if it surfaces in any future
legislation.
"AWWA applauds the lawmakers
from both parties and all regions of the country who
listened to the voice of the American public and
supported responsible stewardship of our precious water
supplies."
AWWA is the authoritative
resource for knowledge, information, and advocacy to
improve the quality and supply of drinking water in
North America and beyond. AWWA is the largest
organization of water professionals in the world. AWWA
advances public health, safety and welfare by uniting
the efforts of the full spectrum of the drinking water
community. Through our collective strength we become
better stewards of water for the greatest good of the
people and the environment.
Source:
http://www.awwa.org/
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People post their requests
for help and offer their suggestions to others in our open
forum.
Mr. Pickett wants the power:
What is a typical power
consumption profile for a trickling filter treating
municipal wastewater with nominal BOD5 of 150 ppm?
Consider all influent and
recycle water has to be pumped.
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EnviroTech International Group
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Mr. Gerrits needs help with reduction of sludge:
I'm interested in experiences
from readers with techniques for reduction of aerobic
sludge.
I know there are several
techniques available like mechanical, ozone and ultrasound.
I would like to know what is the most used, is the easiest
to use and least costly.
Further, I'm interested to
know what it will do on nitrogen-, phosphate- and heavy
metals levels in the water. (Click
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Thanks,
J.Gerrits
McCain Foods
jagerrit@mccain.ca
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| Featured Plant
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Treatment Facility
 Anchorage,
Alaska,
The Eklutna Water
Treatment Facility produces water from the Eklutna
Lake watershed, 119 square miles within the Chugach
State Park. This Facility is designed to double its
daily water production from 35 mgd to 70 mgd when
demand requires it...
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| From the Job
Fair : Water/Wastewater
Business Manager - Tennessee
The ideal candidate will
market/sell water & wastewater business to local, state, &
regional municipal markets as well as to support the
international & national operations.
You will research new markets
for potential business & assist in proposal preparation.
BA/BS degree in Engineering or Business Administration is
preferred. Minimum of 10 years experience in the
water/wastewater industry including watershed management,
water quality, storm water management, water treatment, &
municipal wastewater treatment.
Must have developed
relationships with local, state & regional municipalities.
This position is located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Please forward you resume in
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| About Us :
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New :
Welcome to the Water and
Wastewater Blog
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Sold : Advanced Drainage Systems
Acquires Hancor
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New : Two MGD Desalination Plant
in
Virgina
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Water Utilities Celebrate Defeat
of
MTBE Provision
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was on vacation, we had a record number of visitors in July,
over 97,000! Thank you for your support! Also,
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Thanks,
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Cost-effective
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