Jacksonville Beach, FL -- We are pleased to announce that BallCheck.com has become a sponsor of Water and Wastewater.com.

The HDL Ball Check Valve keeps solids, stringy material, grit, rags, etc. moving without the need of backflushing. The ball rolls clear of the waterway providing "full flow" equal to the nominal size. There is no place for sticky material to wrap around; no pockets for sediment to collect; it is basically a non-clog valve.

The valve has a nitril (buna) covered aluminum ball design that provides a positive seal as it comes to rest against the casting of the valve in the closed position. There are no hinges, springs or gaskets that could lead to valve clogging and loss of positive shutoff.

Its unique ball design which puts the centre of gravity in the centre of the ball. The result is that the ball floats freely in the open position and randomly seats, thereby utilizing the entire ball surface for sealing. The result is a longer life for the ball and lower maintenance cost.

The HDL Ball Check Valve is at home in wastewater applications, mining application, or anywhere that demands solids handling or low wear due to abrasives. An optional internal coating provides greater abrasion or corrosion resistance. The HDL Ball Check Valve is also available in cast SS or bronze.

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Solar Tax Credit for Healthier Water Treatment

Dickinson, ND -- The new federal tax credit on solar-powered equipment is making the near future look especially bright for companies with water treatment plants and potable water storage facilities. These operations can now to enjoy major savings on solar-powered water circulators that are designed to eliminate pervasive problems such a noxious odors, air quality violations, health hazards and ineffective chemical treatments.

Effective January 1, 2006, the federal tax credit for commercial solar installations is increased to 30 percent for a two-year period, providing the largest tax incentive for solar energy in decades. Enterprises installing solar-powered water treatment equipment before 2008 will enjoy a tax credit in addition to savings on energy, chemicals, labor and potential citation costs.

Solar powered water treatment equipment includes the unique SolarBee water circulation system that mixes and aerates wastewater ponds and potable water storage facilities. The SolarBee system, manufactured by Pump Systems, Inc. (PSI, Dickinson, ND), can circulate 10,000 gallons of water per minute from whatever depth of water required by the application.

For example, in wastewater holding ponds, SolarBee circulators provide a highly effective odor cap by circulating only the top two feet of the water, generating a gentle, "near-laminar" flow patterns that provides an oxygenated odor cap across the entire surface 24 hours a day.

"This is a major benefit to most businesses that generate wastewater containing organic matter," explains Joel Bleth, PSI president. "Manufacturers, pulp processors, wineries, food processors . . . all sorts of businesses produce organic waste that ends up in their wastewater. The organic matter produces not only noxious odors, but can produce hazardous aerosols that can escape the pond and expose entire neighborhoods. The SolarBee system creates a reliable 'cap' that eliminates those risks and accompanying environmental citations."

In potable water storage applications, recent tests and analyses have proven that this breakthrough in water circulation technology enables not only meeting higher standards, but also improve the overall health and quality of potable water treated through chlorination or chloramination. This is much more effective than check valve systems and "turbulent" water mixers. SolarBee units are designed to pump water from varying depths in accordance to water levels.

The SolarBee system can accommodate both chlorine and chloramine injection systems, and facilitate thorough breakpoint chlorination whenever necessary. The solar panels that power the system can be easily installed on top of enclosed potable water tanks for exposure to sunlight.

The new federal credit applies to the total amount of equipment expenditures remaining after any state or utility incentives available to the taxpayer have been taken.

The business solar tax credit will continue to be administered as before; all that has changed is the percentage increase to 30%. Operation and legal technicalities of the business credit are well established. An accountant or tax professional familiar with these rules should be able to address any specific issues.

For more information contact:
SolarBee
530 25th Ave E
Dickinson, ND 58601
Phone 866-437-8076 or 701-225-4494
Fax 701-225-0002
Email solarbee@solarbee.com
Web site: www.solarbee.com

Construction Underway on "No Sludge" WWTP

Holkham, Norfolk, UK -- Ground breaking took place in late 2005 for a new Accel-o-Fac(TM) wastewater treatment plant to serve the village of Holkham on the North Norfolk coast. The plant, designed by LAS International Ltd., heralds a more sustainable approach to wastewater treatment for small rural communities.

John Gillett, Managing Director of the Company, points out that this treatment system incorporates a number of highly unique features. “Not the least of which is a self-digesting sludge process that requires no pre-screening, sedimentation tanks or clarifiers, no sludge removal, dewatering or conditioning, and best of all, no routine sludge disposal and the associated lorry traffic in and out of the works. All sludge is continuously self digested within the initial treatment stage.”

Another feature of the treatment system is the very low operating cost. “LAS is unique in its use of a fully biological process,” states Gillett. Instead of relying on electricity, the Accel-o-Fac system uses wind energy to optimize the biological conditions in the treatment cells whilst natural surface absorption provides the oxygen needed for the treatment process and positive odor control.

The Accel-o-Fac system was developed nearly 30 years ago in the United States by LAS International where it has been used extensively in a variety of wastewater treatment applications.

The new plant at Holkham will provide wastewater treatment for approximately 500 people and is one of a number of new Accel-o-Fac and Aero-Fac projects to take place in the UK this year including one recently completed at the nearby village of West Newton. Breheny is the contractor for the scheme and the cost of the plant only, not including a new sewer network, is about Ј220,000 or Ј440 per head.

Further information on the Accel-o-Fac system can be obtained from the Company’s web site at www.lasinternational.com

. Northwest Pipe Announces $10 Million Order Northwest Pipe Company announced today that it has received a letter of intent to supply approximately $10 million of welded steel pipe for a water treatment plant.

Aquatech Introduces WaterTrak
Aquatech, a leader in the field of desalination, water reuse, and zero liquid discharge, recently introduced WaterTrak™, a collection of pre-engineered products.
 

MWH Soft Introduces First-of-Its-Kind InfoWater UDF MWH Soft today announced the final phase of development of InfoWater UDF, a geocentric solution for unidirectional flushing of drinking water distribution systems.

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Mr. Robles is concerned about bird flue and water supplies:

Does anybody has a flu pandemic plan for potable water treatment plants? Can chlorinated water in the distribution system kill the flu virus? What will be the distribution optimum chlorine residual during a pandemic?

Can we assume that surface raw water supplies will be contaminated with the virus from many sources such as birds?  (Click here to post a reply)

Regards,
Tony Robles
Town of Kirkland Lake
roblest@ntl.sympatico.ca

Mr. Eakin needs help sludge plant nitrates:

I have an activated sludge plant containing high nitrates. The following conditions exist: flows, BOD5, TSS, pH, and DO's are well within the monthly averages. But my monthly average for nitrates is 15ppm with a 10ppm limit and the max weekly is at 18ppm with a 15ppm limit.

Last week samples have revealed these analysis results:

1) BOD5 monthly average 11PPM with a 20PPM limit
2) BOD5 Max weekly is 40PPM with a 40PPM limit
3) BOD5 Grab is 55PPM with a 60PPM limit
4) TSS monthly average is 15 with a 25PPM limit
5) TSS Max weekly is 47PPM with a 40PPM limit
6) TSS Grab is 60PPM with a 60PPM limit

Is there an obvious mechanical or bio/chemical event that has occurred that could be discerned from this information? Something that commonly occurs to create such a condition?  (Click here to post a reply)

Thanks,
David Eakin
Nalco
dteakin1@prodigy.net

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Vice President Business Development

Our client, United Water, one of the largest investor-owned water and wastewater treatment companies in the US, is seeking a motivated, goal-oriented, senior level professional to lead business development for their Contract Services Sector (CSS). Reporting to the President and Chief Operating Officer, CSS, the VP, Business Development will:

* Lead and manage Business Development Mangers in several United Water locations.
* Manage the proposal development staff in Indianapolis.
* Develop strategic and tactical plans with the objective of guiding the business development and marketing staff to rapidly grow new business.
* Manage the units development of marketing material.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated management, organization and technical skills including knowledge of the water and wastewater treatment industry and related processes, development of city and county government proposals, and an understanding of United Water's services.

The ideal candidate will understand the forces that operate on potential government clients and how city and county governments conduct business.

Necessary qualifications include:

* BA or BS Degree in Engineering, Business or a Related Technical Discipline
* P.E. and / or MBA Preferred
* Experience With City and / or County Government
* Knowledge of the Water and Wastewater Treatment Industry
* Experience in managing a national sales organization.
* Familiarity With CRM Software
* Strategic and Tactical Planning Skills
* Goal Orientation
* Financial / Business Skills

Please email your resume to uw1@mbdi.com

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