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Sep 24, 2019
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National Research Effort Focused on Side Stream Phosphorus Removal and Recovery Technology
As phosphorus limits permitted in wastewater effluent shrink to protect drinking water sources, a nationwide research effort headed by Black & Veatch has started work to advance implementation of a leading-edge treatment technology for phosphorus removal and recovery.
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Sep 23, 2019
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National Black Chamber of Commerce Recognizes Illinois American Water With Inclusion and Diversity Award
Illinois American Water President Bruce Hauk was awarded the 2019 Inclusion and Diversity Award by the National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) during its annual conference held last week in Atlanta, Georgia. The award is presented annually to an individual who champions inclusion and diversity within his or her company.
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Sep 20, 2019
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New Fine Filler for the Repair of Screed and Concrete Floors
Emcefix floor is MC-Bauchemie's new cement-bound fine filler for fast yet long-lasting cosmetic refurbishment and repair of screed and concrete floors.
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Sep 19, 2019
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Schwing Bioset Custom Solutions Featured at WEFTEC 2019 Exhibit
Schwing Bioset, Inc. (SBI) is once again exhibiting at the 2019 WEFTEC Technical Expo in Chicago on September 23-25. Please be sure to stop by booth (#2307) while
on the exhibit floor to see equipment in person, check out product videos, and learn about how Schwing Bioset helps water and wastewater treatment plants. This year the company will be showcasing several pieces of equipment.
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Sep 18, 2019
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Scholarships Available for Municipal & Public Utilities for the NASTT 2020 No-Dig Show
The North American Society for Trenchless Technology (NASTT) — the leading association serving and promoting the North American trenchless industry — is pleased to announce municipal and public utility scholarship opportunities to attend the NASTT 20202 No-Dig Show, April 5-9 in Denver, Colorado.
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Sep 16, 2019
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Smart Sewer Crawlers Make For Smarter Inspection: More Customizable and Deployable
The past decade has seen smart technologies proliferate across a variety of products, helping us be more productive. Refrigerators place grocery orders for you. Smart thermostats learn your habits and adjust the temperature to save you money. Now, smart crawlers are helping make sewer inspection more productive, adaptable and reliable by implementing CANbus, a flexible digital control architecture already used in automobiles, aircraft and medical equipment.
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Sep 13, 2019
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Observation-Driven Research to Inform Better Groundwater Management Policies
Groundwater maintains vital ecosystems and strongly influences water and energy budgets. Although at least 400 million people in sub-Saharan Africa depend on this valuable resource for their domestic water needs, the processes that sustain it and their sensitivity to climatic variability, are poorly understood. IIASA contributed to a study that looked into climate impacts on groundwater in light of changing climatic patterns in Africa.
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Sep 11, 2019
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American Water Appoints Three New Independent Members to its Board of Directors
American Water Works Company, Inc., the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, announced that Kimberly J. Harris, Patricia L. Kampling and Lloyd M. Yates have been appointed as independent members of the company's board of directors effective July 25, 2019.
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Sep 10, 2019
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With 400 Million Smart Water Meters to be Installed Worldwide by 2026, Scalable Meter Data Management is Crucial
As pressures of climate change and water wastage rise, smart water meters are becoming increasingly critical for global water conservation efforts by utilities to track water usage and identify waste and leakage. This drive for digitalization of water utilities distribution network will result in an installed base of 400 million smart water meters worldwide by 2026, according to a new report from global tech market advisory firm, ABI Research.
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Sep 09, 2019
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Namejs Kins Nominated as ASTT Person of the Year for Trenchless Technology
Namejs Kins, Branch Manager Procurement at Unitywater, has been nominated as one of four finalists for the Australasian Society for Trenchless Technology (ASTT) Person of the Year award. The award recognizes individuals who have made positive contributions to the trenchless industry by promoting the benefits of trenchless technology around the world.
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Sep 09, 2019
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Kansas City's Smart Sewer Program Selects Electro Scan for 22-Mile Sewer Condition Assessment Project
Electro Scan Inc. announced that its patented technology has been selected for a 22-mile sewer condition assessment project for the City of Kansas City, Missouri as part of Kansas City’s Smart Sewer program. As part of the project, California-based Electro Scan Inc. has provided a technology-as-a-service licensing agreement to have a national contractor complete the field work.
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Sep 06, 2019
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MC-Bauchemie Celebrates Opening of New Production Facility in Ghana
In July 2019, MC-Bauchemie Ghana Ltd. (“MC Ghana”) celebrated the official launch of its business, with 100 representatives from politics, industry and academia as well as customers and partners all attending the festive inauguration of a new production plant in the Ghanaian capital of Accra.
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Sep 05, 2019
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Water Communications Specialist Joins WiseOnWater
WiseOnWater has expanded its team, allowing it to offer even more services to its clients while continuing to build new partnerships. The public relations company, which specialises in the water and wastewater industry, has appointed Leilah Nicola as technical writer and client manager.
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Sep 05, 2019
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British Water to Host Second Women in Water Event
British Water is hosting its second Women in Water event in October, focussing on the personal development and wellbeing of women working in the industry.
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Sep 04, 2019
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Giant 'Concreteberg' Being Drilled Out of London Sewers
Thames Water has started drilling out the record-breaking ‘concreteberg’ lurking under the streets of central London. The mammoth is the largest lump of concrete the company has ever seen in the sewers, and is currently set hard underground at Goswell Road, Islington.
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Sep 03, 2019
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China Plastic Pipe Industry – Conference Signals Further Growth
The Plastic Pipes Conference Association (PPCA) announces that papers delivered at the 6th China International Plastic Pipe Conference will point towards further growth in what has already become the world's largest manufacturing base for such pipe systems. The event in Guangzhou takes place on November 18-19, 2019 and is expected to attract a record number of participants.
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Sep 02, 2019
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WPL Awarded Retrofit Wastewater Contract
WPL has been awarded a contract for permanent replacement of a rotating biological contactor (RBC) at Mowpen Brow wastewater treatment works. WPL’s Hybrid-SAFTM enhanced biological treatment process will be retrofitted into the existing RBC tank at the United Utilities site near Knutsford, Cheshire.
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Aug 30, 2019
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Comment on Ofwat Draft Determinations
Lila Thompson, chief executive, British Water has made the following statement on the release of Ofwat’s draft determinations for water companies in England and Wales.
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Aug 30, 2019
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Anue Water Technologies Adds Senior Sales Manager Sharon Paterson
Anue Water Technologies, the leading manufacturer of high-efficiency Ozone and Oxygen generation systems for the elimination of odor, corrosion and FOG (fats, oils and grease), and the new Anue GeoMembranes Odor Control Systems for municipal and industrial wastewater, has announced the addition of Sharon Paterson as Senior Sales Manager.
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Aug 29, 2019
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NDS Launches “Downspout Defender” Attachment for Catch Basins that Deflects Debris and Prevents Clogs Downstream
NDS, Inc., a leading provider of drainage and stormwater management solutions for both residential and commercial applications, today launched Downspout Defender™, an innovative attachment to NDS catch basins that deflects debris and prevents clogs downstream, making downspout drainage systems more effective. With a self-cleaning grate and patent-pending design that captures more water than standard grates, Downspout Defender™ fits 12”x12” NDS catch basins.
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Aug 28, 2019
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Long pipe relining in Magdeburg
Replacement of the 120 year old DN 700 grey cast iron drinking water main in Halberstädter Straße
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Aug 23, 2019
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Barbera Education, Research & Training Facility
It is with much sadness that TTC is made aware of the passing of James (Jim) Barbera at the age of 79. Jim founded Barbco, family owned manufacturing business of trenchless installation equipment.
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Aug 23, 2019
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Semtech’s LoRa Devices Successfully Deployed in HWM’s Water Meter Solutions
Semtech Corporation, a leading supplier of high performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors and advanced algorithms, announced that a comprehensive intelligent water service provider, Hangzhou Water Meter Co. (HWM), Ltd. has incorporated Semtech’s LoRa® devices and the LoRaWAN® protocol into its smart water metering solutions enabling public utility companies to improve efficiency and reduce management costs.
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Aug 20, 2019
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New Technical Lab Supports Implementation of Ultrasonic Water Metering Across Greater China
ams, a leading worldwide supplier of high-performance sensor solutions, Qingdao iESLab Electronic Co., Ltd., a pre-eminent end-to-end supplier of smart municipal works, and innovative water utility company Jiangxi Water Group Co., Ltd., announce plans to extend their China Water Utilities’ Platform, an industrial alliance founded to promote the benefits of ultrasonic water metering and NB-IoT technologies based on Ali Cloud.
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Aug 19, 2019
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Steerable, Jet-Powered Drain Inspection Comes to MyTana with DrainSteer
MyTana, a manufacturer and distributor of equipment for the plumbing and drain cleaning markets, has released DrainSteer. This patent-pending product combines the functionality of a high-pressure jetter and push camera to create the first steerable, jetting drain camera in the industry. DrainSteer provides drain professionals, municipalities and municipal contractors with an affordable tool for inspecting and cleaning in challenging pipe geometries.
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