Tag: treatment
The City of Detroit Water and Sewerage Department operates several water treatment plants throughout the city to provide clean and safe drinking water to residents. One of the oldest and most important of these plants is Plant No. 1, located on the Detroit River near the downtown area. Plant No. 1 has been in operation […]
Communities surrounding industrial facilities and municipal operations are directly impacted by foul orders making life unbearable. These smells indicate more than just the presence of nuisance, but rather hazardous air emissions that pose serious environmental and public health threats. Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S)—one of these contaminants—is a flammable and highly toxic gas that is normally known […]
Desalination, or desalting, refers to processes that remove salts and minerals from saline water to produce fresh water suitable for human consumption or irrigation. As supplies of fresh water across the globe grow scarce while demand continues rising, desalination technologies have become increasingly critical for providing populations with adequate water. Desalting technologies can be separated […]
As populations surge across the American West, ensuring adequate water supplies presents an escalating challenge for municipalities. Aurora, Colorado, provides a model for sustainably securing a city’s long-term water needs despite rapid expansion. Aurora taps into renewable underground water sources through the innovative Prairie Waters Project while promoting conservation and responsible growth. Rapid Growth Strains […]
As China’s capital Beijing continues its unprecedented urban expansion, the city’s environmental and public health demands grow in turn. With over 20 million residents, Beijing generates staggering volumes of sewage and wastewater that must be treated and discharged responsibly. At the forefront of Beijing’s wastewater infrastructure stands the Beixiaohe Treatment Plant – an engineering marvel […]
As we flush our toilets and run our sinks daily, wastewater gurgles into an unseen underworld of aging pipes, pumps, and treatment plants. This intricate infrastructure forms the backbone of our nation’s sanitation, collecting sewage from homes and buildings to process over 34 billion gallons daily. Yet cracking pipes, overflowing sewers, and outdated plants plague […]
Water treatment company H2O Innovation Inc. recently announced the acquisition of Itasca Systems Inc. in a $24 million deal. Itasca Systems provides specialized water systems engineering and technical services related to membrane filtration and other treatment technologies. This strategic purchase allows Canadian cleantech leader H2O Innovation to expand its engineering and system design capabilities in […]
Tucked away in a quiet corner of Arlington County lies an unassuming complex of buildings that play a vital role in maintaining the health and cleanliness of our waterways. The Arlington Waste Water Treatment Plant has been operating since 1959 to treat sewage from Arlington County and discharge clean water back into the environment. On […]
The Eastern Water Reclamation Facility (EWRF) is a crucial wastewater treatment plant providing significant water reuse and environmental services to the Orlando, Florida, region. Owned and operated by the Orange County Utilities Department, EWRF commenced operations in 1986 to help meet increasing wastewater infrastructure demands stemming from rapid Orlando metro population growth through the second […]
As water scarcity intensifies globally, innovative technologies are needed to ensure adequate supply and optimize treatment. Water processes based on osmosis, the natural diffusion of water across a semi-permeable membrane, have generated growing interest for their efficiency, reliability, and environmental sustainability. Engineered osmosis methods like forward osmosis (FO) and pressure-retarded osmosis (PRO) utilize optimized membranes […]