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CONTENTS
SEPTEMBER 2018/VOLUME 34/No. 9
Features
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Hawaii’s in Lava with Pressure Sewers Affordability: Lessons Learned
Installing gravity sewer systems is no paradise on As affordability issues grow in prominence, what
Hawaii’s Kona Coast, but its mountainous terrain and can the water industry learn from its gas and electric
lava-rocky conditions are no match for pressure sewers. counterparts?
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Editor’s Letter
Houston: Insights into Preparing

for Extreme Weather
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ince 2012, when Drew Molly began his career with employees are divided into groups. Tier 1 employees are des-
the City of Houston, he’s experienced two hurricanes, ignated to ride out these storm events. “For example, during
a drought of record, and three major storms. “You Hurricane Harvey, we had about 100 employees out of the 600
start to wonder,” he said, “is this really the new normal?” Now who were pre-staged at key locations in the city of Houston,”
the city’s assistant director of drinking water operations, Molly said Molly. “They went to critical facilities and they were de-
said a lot of time is spent in Houston talking about disaster ployed prior to the storm coming on shore.”
preparedness, making sure the city’s infrastructure is in the best Tier 2 employees, he explained, are assigned to recovery
possible state to deal with these events. mode. “So, once the Tier 1 employees are able to go home,
But how do you do that? “People are our Tier 2 employees come on site and they could be working around
biggest asset,” he said, “and we focus on the clock for two, three, four days until the Tier 1s are rested
making sure our people are prepared.” There and can come back.”
are about 600 employees in drinking water An intense storm is bound to leave a few lessons in its wake.
operations, Molly said. In preparation for an “One of the major lessons that we’ve learned from this event
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Drew Molly talks with Angela Godwin during ACE 18 in Las Vegas.
of a massive expansion project. The billion-and-a-half-dollar

initiative will increase the Northeast plant’s capacity from 80
million gallons per day (mgd) to 400 mgd.
After Hurricane Harvey, the Northeast plant was the most
compromised of the city’s three surface water plants — despite
the fact that it wasn’t inside the 500-year floodplain. But because
would say, the 500-year floodplain,” said Molly. of the storm’s timing, there was a silver lining.
Houston’s East Water Purification Plant, the city’s largest “We hadn’t gone into significant construction yet,” Molly
surface water treatment plant, has infrastructure in the 100-year noted. And while you never want to have to deal with one of
flood plain. After a couple of flood events took out key infra- these storms, he said, because of the timing, “we were able to
structure there, they installed stormwater pumping systems. shoot survey grade of where all the high-water marks are.”
“So, when these hurricanes and major storm events come in,” Armed with that rare bit of practical insight, they essentially
said Molly, “they’ve got pumping equipment that basically went back to the drawing board to ensure key infrastructure
pumps that water out into the surrounding bayous and ultimately would be well above Harvey’s inundation levels.
out to the Galveston Bay.” Houston made the best of the many lessons Harvey had to
offer, making sure its infrastructure is hardened going forward.
WHEN MOTHER NATURE HANDS YOU LEMONS “And if we have one of these events in the future,” said Molly,
Houston’s Northeast Water Purification Plant is in the midst “we’ll be well positioned to mitigate [our] exposure.”WW
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STUDY USES SEISMIC NOISE TO TRACK UNDERGROUND

WATER LEVELS
Tim Clements, a Harvard graduate student working in the lab
of Assistant Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences Marine
Denolle, is the lead author of a recent study that used seismic
noise to measure the size and water levels of underground
aquifers in California.
Researchers were able to measure the water depth of the
San Gabriel Valley aquifer, located just outside Los Angeles, to
within a centimeter
by measuring the
waves traveling
through it.
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wasn’t the first to
hit upon the idea of
using seismic noise
to study ground-
water, earlier ef-
forts were hampered because they relied on a signal that was
relatively weak in comparison to environmental factors like
temperature and pressure.
The system could also be a useful tool for anyone involved
in water resource management, Clements said, because it can
give them a moment-to-moment view of precisely what is
happening in an underground aquifer. The technique could even
be used to track whether and how aquifers rebound following
precipitation, to understand geological changes that might occur
as water is pumped out, and to monitor the health of an aquifer
over time. WW
EPCOR USA ACQUIRES TENTH REGULATED WATER SYSTEM

EPCOR USA Inc. has reached an agreement to acquire Rio Verde
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COLUMBUS TO UPDATE WATER MASTER PLAN

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many as one million new residents. Smart Columbus, the smart
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has emerged as a primary driver for growth and change. With
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water supply.
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to update its Comprehensive Water Master Plan. Once complete, the plan will provide a roadmap for addressing new infrastruc-
ture, redundancy measures and needed enhancements to the city’s water distribution system, while accounting for projected
population growth and economic development.
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mendations to fully account for current and future demand beyond the current plan’s 2040 horizon. This includes: population
and planning projections; service area growth; raw water supply and demand; use of efficiency measures and smart water solutions
to source supply and treatment needs; evaluation of size, treatment, transmission and redundancy alternatives for a potential
fourth water treatment plant; and updating the city’s drought management strategy. WW
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ver since Polynesian voyagers arrived 1,500 years set on a tropical island paradise. Almost without exception these
ago on the Kona Coast of the island of Hawaii, the remote building sites lack a practical method to transport and
leeward district’s history of ancient traditions and treat wastewater.
mythological personages remain the state’s cultural touchstone. For hundreds of years, many Hawaiians from the countryside
Basking in a warm, dry climate, this barren landscape of lava to the suburbs have depended on “88,000 cesspools that put
flows interspersed with fertile patches of land thrived as the 53 million gallons of raw sewage into the state’s groundwater
residence and playground of ancient chiefs and kings such as and surface waters every day,” noted a 2016 report by the
Kamehameha I, who united the islands to become the first Hawaii State Department of Health. It further noted that this
ruler of the Kingdom of Hawai’i. And so it remains today with antiquated technology (basically, a hole for untreated human
new resorts and private gated communities flush with a con- waste) has the potential to pollute groundwater, a resource that
temporary royalty of multimillionaire and billionaire athletes, over 90 percent of the state depends on for drinking water.
celebrities, tech entrepreneurs and financial titans. Effluent discharges from the cesspools — loaded with pathogens,
Building in the Kona District, however, isn’t easy. The chal- bacteria and viruses — threaten coastal resources, including
lenges begin on the upper reaches of the area, historically coral reefs, with nitrogen and phosphorus. Surfers and snorkelers
dedicated to agriculture, which slope to a barren middle zone have fallen victim to skin infections.
of volcanic materials before arriving at the narrow, arid coastal The state has responded by requiring all cesspools be upgraded
strip. Where it’s not flat, it’s undulating. Where it’s not rocky, by 2050 and offering $10,000 in tax credits to elevate them to
it’s sandy or wet. And it’s all environmentally sensitive. more effective wastewater treatment systems. One option is
septic, also problematic given the high water tables, lava or other
BEHIND THE POST CARD solid rock that can make drain fields prone to failure. The cost of
Reality lurks behind every dream of a tranquil, romantic life a new septic system varies but generally begins around $10,000
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The private, gated, luxury community of Kohana’iki features a
Rees-Jones-designed golf course. Photo courtesy Kohana’iki.
and might double or triple depending on location, existing plumb- facility with a wastewater treatment plant serving the city and
ing and available space. county. For a gravity system to work here, sometimes a 10-foot-
Budgeting for a new septic system and leach field also en- diameter tunnel might have to be dug to a depth of 82 feet at
compasses disruptive excavation, possible removal and replace- the other end, noted one Honolulu environmental officer.
ment of poor soil, proximity to shorelines and surface water, Inflow and infiltration is another challenge facing Honolulu
subsurface testing and potentially engineering services. On the authorities. Sewer overflows following intense rain storms have
windward (eastern) sides of the islands, which attract the majority forced closures of some of the area’s most-visited beaches.
of rainfall, septic drain fields often are overloaded with too much
water. Pooling on the surface might also occur if water con- THE KOHANA’IKI EXPERIENCE
sumption in a household has increased — perhaps by the addition The private, gated, luxury community of Kohana’iki is a 450-
of an extra bathroom. acre “neighborhood” that includes the requisite lavish amenities:
a 1-1/2 mile stretch of stunning Kona coastline, almost 400 lots
DIGGING DEEP for homes with seven- and eight-digit price tags, Hawaii’s only
Most of Hawaii’s urban areas depend on gravity sewer sys- Rees Jones-designed golf course, a 120-seat chop house and
tems, whose mains can range in size from six inches to 10 feet sushi bar, and the Kohana’iki Clubhouse and Spa — one of the
in diameter. Some gravity sewers still incorporate terra-cotta world’s largest ever built at a private club — encompassing 6.6
lines from the last century or might be built with HDPE or re- acres with a 67,000-square-foot, two-story main building char-
inforced concrete. Some older lines contain asbestos pipe. acterized by a contemporary interpretation of traditional Ha-
In Hawaii, gravity sewers are especially expensive — and waiian motifs.
problematic. In Honolulu, contractors took 13 months to bore But, perhaps the real magnetism of Kohana’iki is embodied
three miles of new wastewater tunnel to connect a pretreatment in the exceptional respect and preservation of archaeological
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Anchialine ponds are home to unique and rare
ecosystems, supporting a variety of flora and fauna
A hale is a traditional
endemic to Hawaii. Photo courtesy Robert Bengraff.
Hawaiian bungalow.
Shown here, the sa-
landmarks, petroglyphs and more than 200 sacred anchialine
cred Hale o Keawe
ponds, unique and rare ecosystems that are home to a variety at the Pu‘uhonua o
of flora and fauna endemic to Hawaii. All seamlessly blend in Hōnaunau Nation-
rustic harmony with 21st century construction implementing al Historical Park.
eco-sensitive and sustainable building practices to diminish the Photo courtesy Na-
environmental impact of the property’s transformation. tional Park Service.
“The original descendant families were integrated into the
project and they guided us towards the ethic of minimal distur-
bance,” said Scott Bedingfield, vice president of development
and construction at Kohana’iki, a project of Beverly Hills-based Resurrecting a
real estate investment company Kennedy Wilson. It was also
important that the infrastructure be concealed. Fabled Resort
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arlier this year, Bedingfield and McBride moved to another
A WASTEWATER TECHNOLOGY FOR HAWAII’S CHALLENGES
Kennedy Wilson project, the iconic Kona Village just north
Mindful of the local challenges associated with septic systems
of Kohana’iki, which instantly became the premier retreat
and gravity sewers, the designers and engineers at Kohana’iki
for the rich and famous when it opened in 1965 (and later a hideaway
analyzed another option: the All-Terrain Sewer® (ATS). for Steve Jobs). It was closed, however, after a tsunami spawned by
Pioneered in 1969 by Environment One Corporation (E/One, the 2011 Japan earthquake devastated most of the rustic, low-fi, Bali
Niskayuna, N.Y.), ATS pressure sewers are found today in 42 Ha’i-style resort and its infrastructure.
countries and U.S. territories, and on almost every continent. Kona Village is a total rebuild whose mission is to recreate the
Tasked to operate in any climatic extreme and geography, this same feel as the original, focused around 150 traditional hales (Ha-
go-to wastewater infrastructure has cleaned up and protected waiian bungalows) spread over 62 acres. According to Bedingfield,
islands including Martha’s Vineyard, the Florida Keys and, no- Kona Village project director for Kennedy Wilson, the plans will again
tably, Alcatraz. In recent years a septic-to-ATS conversion restored incorporate E/One’s ATS given its success at Kohana’iki.
water quality at the legendary surfing mecca of Rincon Point The ATS was chosen for a lot of the same reasons as Kohana’iki,
but “some of those reasons are more impactful, or more critical, here
Beach, California.
at Kona Village,” Bedingfield noted.
E/One’s ATS begins with a grinder pump station, which has
Whereas Kohana’iki had few high water tables, they are more
a tank about the size of a dishwasher that is buried in the ground,
prevalent at Kona Village. “Some of this ground is going to be wet,”
its lid easily camouflaged with minor landscaping. Inside, the said McBride, who arrived at the project in March in the role of con-
primary component is a 1-hp, semi-positive displacement pump. sultant to Kennedy Wilson. “We’re going to have to dewater about
The pump’s robust torque can propel wastewater through a third of 22,000 feet of trench here,” he said. “There will be some
small-diameter, inflow-and-infiltration-free pressurized pipe E/One (grinder pump stations) whose bottoms will be in water tables
buried just below the frost line for a distance of more than two but there are some construction techniques that you can use to en-
miles — or even straight up 186 feet — to a force main or sure that all works okay, even though it’s in questionable ground.”
treatment plant. The total dynamic head provides a nearly And, like Kohana’iki, Kona Village will incorporate an E/One
identical flow rate regardless of the network’s contours and Sentry Advisor to monitor each grinder pump.
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fluctuating elevations, making the ATS the appropriate tech- The ATS grinder pump station has
nology for Hawaii’s challenging physical characteristics. a tank that’s roughly the size of a
dishwasher.
THE HARD FACTS
“We chose the E/One system for Kohana’iki because of the explained. “Even with impact
terrain,” said Robert J. McBride, project manager for the club- breakers, hoe rams that we use,
house and spa. “This is all solid rock on this island, there’s very it still makes you work hard. It’s
little top soil.” time and money.”
A conventional sewer system would require gravity all the
way to the plant. “In the case of Kohana’iki, there would be no A LOW-IMPACT, INVISIBLE
way to physically do that,” McBride said. “Trenches for a gravity INFRASTRUCTURE
sewer would be too deep.” With the ATS, he said, “it doesn’t From the beginning, prelimi-
make any difference if it has to go up and down on the way to nary designs indicated that a
the sewer treatment plant.” gravity sewer system wasn’t
“We’ve got rock and topography, our two disadvantages,” going to be feasible. “The depth
noted Robert E. Cowell, president of West Hawaii Excavating of a [gravity] sewer system was
Inc. The pervasive rocky conditions mean very little depth of greater than 20-feet in many locations,” said Nancy Burns,
diggable material. “You might get a foot or two at the most,” principal of Nancy E. Burns PE, LLC, and a consultant at
he said. “And our terrain is not flat; we’re on the side of a Kohana’iki.
mountain and so we have a lot of elevation challenges.” It would also have been intrusive. “The design required sewer
Although horizontal drilling is common in many E/One instal- easements through lots with sewer manholes and access re-
lations to install pipe under roads or even rivers, it’s not a good quirements that were not desirable for this oceanside high-end
option in lava beds. “Horizontal drilling is hard here because our golf community,” she added. “The E/One system was designed
rock (mostly lava) is in layers and it breaks inconsistently,” Cowell so that the sewer mains are entirely within the roadways. No
easements across lots were required.”
Putting the ‘Grind’ in Grinder Pump “By going with pressure force main,
O
ne of the most Instagram-worthy locations for any grinder pump in the world would we maintain coverage everywhere in-
certainly be the Waikīkī Shell, a unique venue for outdoor concerts with the world- stead of ending up with gravity lines that
famous Diamond Head as a backdrop and Waikīkī Beach across the street. Built in are eight, 10, 12 feet deep with large
1956, it can seat 2,000 with lawn seating for an additional 6,000 people. pumping stations, all of which require a
“We had had wonderful success at different locations with E/Ones and in 2012 they needed to do
tremendous amount of hard rock exca-
something about the Waikīkī Shell bathrooms,” said E/One distributor Paul Scott. “They were hav-
vation,” said Bedingfield. “With E/One
ing problems with people putting stuff in the toilets and plugging up the lines one way or another
we’re minimally intrusive enough and
so the grinders offered them a way of macerating this stuff that people would put down the toilets.
It eliminated all of those solids problems.” [the stations] are easily camouflaged
Scott recalled some initial concern about potential flow limitations with the E/One system. While with the landscape.”
most of E/One’s grinder pump stations are designed for single-family homes, larger stations with According to Burns, high groundwa-
two, three, or four pumps are available. The quad ter in other parts of the island means
system used at Waikīkī Shell — four grinder infiltration into the gravity sewer lines
pumps in a polyethylene station with a flat lid — can cause excessive flow to the waste-
collects wastewater (and some debris) and grinds water treatment plants, increasing the
it into a fine slurry. cost of wastewater treatment. “For
“The quad has been in now for a number of these and other reasons it is much more
years and we’ve never had any trouble with it,”
cost-effective to use an E/One system,
said Scott. “It can easily
which allows for shallow pipes, elimi-
keep up with the flow
nates the need for manholes (which
from the restrooms and
the flow for the venue.” contribute to infiltration of stormwater),
and allows for easier connection to the
(TOP) The beautiful Waikī kī Shell outdoor concert venue depends sewer main due to the shallow depth
on E/One grinder pumps to keep up with the flow from restrooms. of the force mains.”
(RIGHT) E/One’s quad system features four grinder pumps in a polyeth- Price was also a factor. “The bid
ylene station with a flat lid. ------ HAWAII con’t ON page 82
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Exhibition and Conference Tues., Oct. 2: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. may even be eligible for continuing educa-
(WEFTEC.18) — considered the largest Weds., Oct. 3: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. tion credits for your attendance (contact
annual water quality event in the world WEF for more details).
— will take place Sept. 29-Oct. 3, 2018, at the Ernest N. Morial On the trade show floor, companies from across the globe
Convention center in New Orleans, La. This is the event’s 91st will present their technologies and services. And, if you need a
year in operation, and with a wide range of programming topics break from all the networking, some of the brightest wastewater
to cover and events to attend, there is something for everyone collection and treatment personnel in the world will demonstrate
in the water business. their knowledge in the Operations Challenge.
More than 33,000 attendees attended the 2017 event, and “We are excited that this year will be the largest-ever Opera-
this year, the numbers are expected to grow, with attendees hailing tions Challenge event, with teams of operators and technicians
from all corners of the water sector. Festivities will kick off on from around the world competing to overcome flooding, a sewer
Oct. 1 with the Opening General Session, 8:30 a.m. in Great Hall collapse, process failure, and other emergencies,” Loop said.
A. At the session, WEF will reveal baseline data on resource recovery During exhibit hall hours on Monday and Tuesday at Booth
by water utilities in North America from a WEF-conducted survey 3863, Hall F, teams chosen by WEF member associations will
on the topic. This will be the first-ever look at the rates of water show off their skills in competition. If you can’t find the booth,
reuse, energy generation, and nutrient recovery by the sector. just follow the cheering crowds!
Following remarks from 2017-18 WEF President Jenny Hartfelder The Innovation Pavilion is always a draw for conference at-
and WEF Executive Director Eileen O’Neill, the session, entitled tendees and is where you can see the most promising technology
“Be a Hero. Water’s Worth It,” will be led by motivational speaker entering the water space. A partnership between WEF, BlueTech
and author of The Hero Effect™ Kevin Brown. From WEFTEC: Research and Imagine H2O, the Pavilion features a selection of
“After overcoming years of struggles and fighting against the early- and growth-stage companies. At 5 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 2,
odds to succeed, Kevin learned that he was surrounded by registered attendees and exhibitors are invited to a reception
people who selflessly supported him, even when he didn’t honoring the work of these inspiring technologies.
deserve it. These people were his ‘everyday heroes’ and became Facility tours, which require additional registration and ad-
the inspiration for his simple philosophy: we all have the potential mission fees, are an opportunity to observe active projects,
to be heroes — to powerfully impact others through our words, construction, and/or operations at sites around the host city,
actions, attitudes, and choices.” and New Orleans has much to offer. Featured tours stop at
Also during the opening general session, WEF will relaunch Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans and Orleans Levee
the popular Water’s Worth It messaging campaign. Originally Board Drainage Systems, Sewerage and Water Board of New
launched in 2012, Water’s Worth It has been refreshed with Orleans East Bank Wastewater Treatment Plant, Jefferson Parish
updated design, content, and merchandise — some of which will East Bank Wastewater Treatment Plant, Louisiana State University
be available in the WEFTEC bookstore. Center for River Studies, and the Lake Pontchartrain Basin
“These materials are used by WEF, its Member Associations, Foundation. Preregistration is required for off-site events; visit
and others in the water sector to raise public awareness about weftec.org for more details.
the importance of water,” Travis Loop, WEF’s senior director of The following pages contain a sneak peek at some of the
communications, said. products and services that will be on display in the exhibit hall.
On and off the show floor, attendees will gather to learn from For more information, visit weftec.org. WW
sector leaders and their peers about the latest practices, technol- Circle No. 295 on Reader Service Card
ogies, solutions and regulations in water quality. In addition to
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WEFTEC Product Showcase
Valve maintenance Accurately monitor polymer

Wachs Utility Products manufactures equipment that is used to isolate, exercise and analyze water The IBC TOTE SCALE™ from Force Flow allows
distribution valves to address valve-turning requirements and safe pipe cutting, including vacuums operators to accurately monitor polymer used
for valve box excavation, extended reach machines to operate in the dewatering process when being fed from
valves and software to manage distribution system assets.
Wachs Utility Products
www.turnvalves.com
Booth 1537
Progressing cavity pump

The EZstrip™ maintain-in-place progressing cavity pump from NOV is designed with new features
to make maintenance more user friendly. It has quick and safe removal of the full drive train includ- IBC type totes. Simply place tote on platform
ing rotor, stator, shaft, rod and seal. With its patented Positive Torque Split Coupling Rod, mainte- and monitoring begins. Systems prevent over
nance and assembly times are reduced. The tie-bar-free design allows the EZstator clamps to lock and under feed conditions and also enable the
the stator securely in place, further reducing stator removal time by documentation of amount fed. Available with
over 50% and improving safety of common maintenance opera- the advanced Wizard 4000® Digital Indicator,
tions. Available in cast iron or stainless steel with a choice of rotor the SOLO® G2 or the Century® Hydraulic Dial.
and stator materials, it suits multiple applications. Force Flow
National Oilwell Varco (NOV) www.forceflowscales.com
www.nov.com Booth 3917
Booth 1313 Circle No. 208 on Reader Service Card
Aerobic granular sludge system
The AquaNereda system from Aqua-Aerobic
Systems represents an evolution in activat-
ed sludge treatment. The patented aerobic
granular sludge technology, owned by Royal
HaskoningDHV, replicates the same effluent

quality as a well-designed enhanced BNR facility
but without the use of chemicals. The dramati-
cally reduced footprint and low energy require-
ment of the AquaNereda process provides a
competitive alternative for high-performance
plants. Aqua-Aerobic Systems has built a full-
scale AquaNereda system at the Rock River
Come by our booth Water Reclamation District in Rockford, Ill. This
(#2507) at WEFTEC
facility demonstrates the AquaNereda Aerobic
in New Orleans!
Granular Sludge Technology and will help accel-
erate the implementation of aerobic granular
sludge technology in North America.
Aqua-Aerobic Systems Inc.
sales@aathread.com www.aquanereda.com
www.AAThread.com Booth 6625
800-537-7139

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SEWER RENEWAL
PROVEN
SOLUTIONS THAT SECURE YOUR
INFRASTRUCTURE
Is I&I From Your Existing Sewer System Eating Up Your Budget?
If rain events are overloading your wastewater treatment plant, ALL-TERRAIN SEWERS® from
E/One can ensure that real wastewater will be the only thing that your facility has to deal with when
challenged by storms or high groundwater.
Huge resulting savings on facility upkeep, treatment and electric costs make E/One the green way to
go for your next central sewer replacement or rehabilitation project.
Plus, our ALL-TERRAIN SEWER pressure systems carry a proven track record with the lowest
life-cycle costs in the industry.
Visit us at WEFTEC Exhibit #5127

October 1-3 in New Orleans
SEWER SYSTEMS
E/One, the E/One logo, and ALL-TERRAIN SEWER are trademarks of Environment One Corporation. Copyright 2016 Environment One
Corporation. All rights reserved throughout the world.
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Cutter tools
The 890PG Hydraulic-Power Cutter with PowerGrit® chain offers cutting depths of up to 25” in ductile iron, cast iron, HDPE and more. The deep cutting
ability of the 890PG allows the operator to make a single cut from one side, meaning less excavation is required. Designed for wet cutting with an inte-
grated water delivery system that reduces airborne particles during the cut. The 890PG is capable of operating the full line of
FORCE4® concrete cutting chains, meaning you can use the power cutter on masonry, stone, and even reinforced concrete.
ICS Diamond Tools & Equipment
www.blount.com
Booth 7723
Sewer system
Franklin Electric’s enhanced
FPS PowerSewer® System is
a low-pressure sewer system
available in 60-, 72-, 84-,
and 96-inch basin sizes that is
compatible with the entire line
Simplify
p y Operator
p Safety
y of Franklin Electric FPS 2-hp
grinder pumps. The basin’s internal C-Channel
Don’t put yourself or your operator in an unsafe position. Now assembly releases from the top of the unit,
you can cut through pipe from one side* and not worry about the simplifying accessibility to and maintenance of
kickback that can happen with a traditional circular blade saw. its components. The updated tank design pro-
vides for easy access and replacement of all oth-
er internal components. The float tree is spring
loaded and easily removable, with a lift handle
to simplify pump removal.
Franklin Electric
www.franklinengineered.com
Booth 7927
TOC analyzer
SUEZ’s Sievers® M5310 C Total Organic Carbon
(TOC) Analyzers are specifically designed for
the drinking water industry and environmental
water quality monitoring. Offering an operat-
ing range of 4 ppb to 50 ppm, this analyzer is
Available for gas, engineered to support disinfection byproduct
hydraulic and pneumatic
compliance. It uses UV persulfate oxidation
powered saws.
with membrane conductivity detection, making
it compliant with method SM 5310 C and US
Visit us at EPA 415.3. Meet regulatory
goals, monitor changes in
water quality, and optimize
treatment processes by add-
Booth 7723
Conventional method ing TOC analysis to your
water treatment plan.
Suez
PowerGrit method See your local dealer or www.suez.com
call 800.321.1240 for details Booth 4017
© 2018 ICS | Blount Inc. All rights reserved.
*up to 25” with hydraulic & pneumatic saws icsdiamondtools.com Circle No. 212 on Reader Service Card

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Coating systems Ultrasonic flow meter

The selection of coating systems is one of the most critical phases of creating and maintaining a The TFX-500w transit time ultrasonic flow meter
wastewater treatment facility. PPG has been a leading provider of high-performance coatings to from Badger Meter measures volumetric flow of
ensure long-lasting protection against the corrosive environments and chemicals present in waste- clean water. It is well
water treatment facilities. suited for building
PPG Protective and Marine Coatings automation, water
www.ppgpmc.com distribution and
Booth 4604 wastewater collec-
Circle No. 213 on Reader Service Card tion in new and ret-
rofit applications. In
Concrete-alternative manhole addition to having
PRO-RING™ is an advanced concrete-alternative manhole and catch basin grade adjustment system. lower installation costs than an inline flow meter,
Available in round, square and rectangular designs, PRO-RING™ is manufactured from expanded the TFX-500w can be installed while the system
polypropylene (EPP), which features exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, durability, chemical resis- continues to operate by clamping on the out-
tance and long service life under harsh conditions. One person can install the PRO-RING™ system side of the pipe. Available in sizes of 1/2-10 in.,
in just minutes to within a quarter inch of finished grade and it’s watertight. Where concrete rings and handling flow ranges of 0.1-9800 gal/min
break and may cause injury, the PRO-RING system eliminates and temperature ranges of -40-250° F, the TFX-
the hazard, helping minimize the risk of injury. The PRO-RING 500w is a versatile flow meter that can be used in
system dramatically speeds manhole installation and repair time. almost any environment.
Cretex Specialty Products Badger Meter
www.cretexseals.com www.badgermeter.com
Booth 1328 Booth 5328
Customer Service
Sustain customer
confidence in your utility.
• Provide solid answers in seconds with consumption data
• Present it in person, print it on bills, or email detailed graphs
• Raise flags for leaks and backflows to prevent high water bills
neptunetg.com/customerservice

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Chlorine emergency shutoff Sludge dewatering decanters

The Terminator™ Actuator from Halogen Valve Systems can now be used on chlorine ton containers The New Flottweg Xelletor Series represents the
as well as 150 lb cylinders to instantly stop the flow of chlorine in case of an emergency. Emergency next generation of sewage sludge dewatering
chlorine shutoff is initiated when the controller receives a close contact signal from a leak detec- decanters. Depending on sludge quality, the
tor or included emergency shutoff switch, and a relay output centrifuge can save about 20% on energy while
provides remote indication that an emergency close sequence providing significantly better performance.
has been performed.
Halogen Valve Systems
www.halogenvalve.com
Booth 3921
Smart panel
KEEN PUMP introduces the KEEN PROTECTOR, a control panel that will constantly monitor, log
data and wirelessly communicate with service personnel 24/7. It prevents pumps from operating in
any adverse condition and reduces service costs and maintenance of your Testing shows the device can: increase your
complete sewer system. A sample of protection includes system over- throughput by up to 15%, reduce the volume
pressurization, dry run, level control issues, rapid cycling, excessive run times, of biosolids by as much as 10%, and save up to
voltages out of range, and run amps exceeded. All panels are UL listed. 20% in energy and polymer consumption.
Keen Pump Company Inc. Flottweg Separation Technology
www.keenpump.com www.flottweg.net
Mission is Simply More Intelligent

Advanced Monitoring • Low Cost • Managed SCADA
Proactive Notifications Secure Data Purpose-Built Hardware Convenient Support Mission-Managed

• Alarms dispatched to all your • Defense-in-depth security policies • Standardized RTUs are economical • All resources for no charge • Comprehensive reports that
devices—phone, tablet, to buy, install, and operate display your data at a glance
• Multiple security measures • U.S.-based technical
computer, fax, pager
layered to protect your system • Advanced remote-control business support 24-7-365 • No software or cellular carrier
• Customize notifications to be logic relationships to maintain
• Securely access your data in the • Live weekly webinars,
simple or sophisticated
office or field • New MyDro RTU—smart and newsletters, instructional videos • Everything necessary is
• Convenient alerts expanded I/O, LCD screen, included—no hidden fees
• State-of-the-art web portal • Audit trail for accountability
enhanced electronics
features live data, multiple
windows, and more
MyDr
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1809WW_22 22 8/30/18 3:24 PM

THE SAME QUALITY YOU’VE
GROWN TO RELY ON
ONLY BIGGER.
THE RELIASOURCE® MODULAR ABOVE-GROUND LIFT STATION IS
THE LARGEST PRE-PACKAGED SYSTEM BY GORMAN-RUPP...
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The Gorman-Rupp modular above-ground autostart lift station is the largest in the ReliaSource® line of wastewater products. Equipped with the latest in
Integrinex™ control technology, the new package is designed to keep you up and running...even during power outages. The station is available in sizes up to 11’6”
wide by 20’ long and can accommodate 2” through 12” self-priming pumps, providing heads up to 320 feet and flows up to 5,200 GPM. Customizable enclosures
are available in a variety of fiberglass and optional brick finishes. And, like all ReliaSource products, the modular above-ground lift station is 100% designed,
manufactured and tested by the experts at Gorman-Rupp. When it comes to reliable sewage pumping time after time, trust Gorman-Rupp – trust ReliaSource.
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1809WW_23 23 8/30/18 3:24 PM

Stormwater solutions Monitor relays from a safe

Oldcastle’s new BioPod system uses StormMix media, an engineered high-flow rate media distance
(153 in./hr), to remove stormwater pollutants naturally. It has received a General Use Level Desig- The revolutionary MP8000 Bluetooth® Enabled
nation (GULD) approval from the Washington State Department of Ecology for Basic (TSS), Phos- Overload Relay communicates directly with
phorus, and Enhanced (dissolved metals) treatment. BioPod systems utilize an advanced biofiltra- your iPhone®
tion design for filtration, sorption and biological uptake to remove total suspended solids (TSS), or Android™
dissolved metals, nutrients, gross solids, trash and debris as well as petroleum hydrocarbons from smartphone or
stormwater runoff. Environmentally friendly and aesthetically pleasing, tablet via Blue-
BioPod systems are a proven, low-impact development (LID) solution tooth®. No
for stormwater treatment. need to open
Oldcastle Precast the control
www.oldcastlestormwater.com panel. You can
Booth 1937 monitor and control unlimited relays through
Circle No. 219 on Reader Service Card the Littelfuse App on the smartphone you
already own from a safe distance. This smart,
Smart air valve universal relay also allows you to: easily pair
AriSense is the first wastewater air valve to wirelessly connect multiple MP8000 relays to your smartphone
to the cloud. Giving you data collection and transmission — all or tablet, stand next to the motor — not the
accessible through an app on your smart device. Alerts can be relay — to monitor motor startup on new instal-
set to warn of tamper/vandal, flooded pit, line burst, and more. lations; and reduce set up time with less wiring.
A.R.I. Littelfuse
www.ariusa.com https://info.littelfuse.com
WEFTEC®.18
Booth No. 1517 RELIABLE FLOW ON THE GO
FEATURING THE ORIGINAL CHOPPER PUMP
Vaughan’s Portable Bypass Trailer units are heavy duty trailers that provide unmatched reliability, anywhere. Available with Vaughan’s signature
Chopper Pump and Triton “Screw” Pump, this unit can be used for tough solids reduction applications or low shear solids handling. Powered by
diesel or electric drive motors, this trailer is ready for the toughest jobs in any location. Contact us to see what we can do for you.
PUMP OPTIONS:
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FEATURES:
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• Constructed with Vaughan Co.’s proprietary Mechanical Cartridge Seal
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• Digital Control Panel
• Diesel, Hydraulic, or Electric Drive motors
• Skid Mount Available
Contact Vaughan to get moving today.

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Eco-friendly odor control Sludge blanket monitor

OMI Industries’ innovative Ecosorb® technology eliminates odors without the use of harsh or haz- Analytical Technology’s Entech EchoSmart
ardous chemicals, expensive emission control systems or masking fragrances. Developed from a Sludge Blanket Monitors take the guesswork
proprietary blend of plant extracts, food-grade surfactant and water, Ecosorb is engineered to seek out of blan-
out and destroy organic and inorganic odors on a molecular level — allowing wastewater treatment ket mea-
facilities to be good neighbors. surements
OMI Industries in clarifiers,
http://omi-ecosorb.com thickeners
Booth 3601 and any-
Circle No. 222 on Reader Service Card where an
underwater
Portable bypass trailer interface measurement is needed. Smart-Sensor
Vaughan’s Portable Bypass Trailer units are heavy duty trailers that provide unmatched reliability, technology provides for wireless networks of
anywhere. Available with Vaughan’s signature Chopper Pump and Triton “Screw” Pump, this up to 16 sensors, thereby reducing the per-
unit can be used for tough solids-reduction applications or tank price. In addition, the ability to remotely
low-shear solids handling. Powered by diesel, hydraulic or monitor EchoSmart systems via cellular modem
electric drive motors, this trailer is ready for the toughest ensures unparalleled support for even the most
jobs in any location. challenging processes. Ask for a free field trial to
Vaughan Company see how EchoSmart can make your life simpler.
www.chopperpumps.com Analytical Technology Inc.
Booth 4517 www.analyticaltechnology.com
Circle No. 223 on Reader Service Card Booth 7439
WEFTEC®.18
Booth No. 1429
Your Valve Experts ™

American-BFV® Butterfly
Butte Valves
• Available in Sizes 3”-144”
• Full Compliance with AWWA C504,
C516, NSF/ANSI 61 and 372
• Continuous Uninterrupted Seating
• Multiple Actuation Options Available
Cam-Centric® Plug Valves

• Available in sizes 1/2”- 60”
• 100% Port Available
• Full Compliance with AWWA C517
and NSF/ANSI 372
• Totally Encapsulated Molded Plug
Ener•G® Ball Valves

• Available in Sizes 4”- 60”
• Full Compliance with AWWA C507,
NSF/ANSI 61 and 372
• 100% Full Flow Area Equal to Pipe Size
• Preferred for Surge Control & Energy Savings
QuadroSphere® Trunnion Ball Valve

• Available in Sizes 2 NPS - 24 NPS
• Full Compliance with API 6D/ASME
B16.34, API 607, Fire Test Standard
• Self-Cleaning Seats
• Self-Flushing Contoured Ball Design
(630)
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941-7600
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Keeping the World Flowing
Improving
efficiency &
minimising
downtime
It’s in our DNA
More than sixty years of innovative

and reliable flow control solutions.
A single source for:
Ÿ Electric and pneumatic valve actuation
Ÿ Isolating, modulating, and failsafe duties
Ÿ Industry-preferred network compatibility
Ÿ New installation or retrofit upgrade
Ÿ Efficient, energy-saving solutions
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Check valve Enhanced polywrap

The inline CheckMate® UltraFlex™ Valve, with its patented “Arc Notch” and optimized construc- Polywrap has been around for many years and is
tion, opens 40% sooner than other check valves, allowing pipeline and collection systems to drain a proven system to protect ductile iron pipe from
up to 40% faster. Because the UltraFlex™ Valve “snaps” open with less head pressure, pipeline corrosion. It creates a barrier between the corro-
capacity is significantly increased, allowing a free flow of water during weather events and minimiz- sive soil and the pipe, slowing or eliminating any
ing the chance for standing water to collect upstream. corrosion. Enhanced polyethylene is manufac-
Red Valve tured with additives that help combat the initial
www.tideflex.com/checkmate corrosion and anaerobic bacteria corrosion. VB3
Booth 2409 Enhanced Polyethylene is a 3-layer, co-extruded
Circle No. 225 on Reader Service Card film. The film not only creates a barrier between
the corrosive soil and the pipe but is infused with
Online THM analyzer an antimicrobial biocide as well as a volatile cor-
The THM-100-FP™ develops real-time intelligent predictions of future THM levels in the distribu- rosion inhibitor (VCI), giving the wrap its superior
tion network by implementing an online accelerated THM Formation Potential (THM-FP) method corrosion-fighting capabilities. It exceeds all of
on raw, not yet chlorinated, or treated water. Reliable and accurate THM predica- the ANSI, AWWA,
tive data are provided, enabling actionable and meaningful impact on regulatory and ASTM stan-
compliance measures and the treatment process. Water utilities can now adjust dards required
their treatment processes to minimize the production of carcinogenic THMs and, of polyethylene
for some, even reduce the costs of producing water that satisfies THM regulations. encasements.
Aqua Metrology Systems AA Thread
www.aquametrologysystems.com www.aathread.com

1809WW_28 28 8/30/18 3:24 PM

Potable water storage tanks & aluminum covers Duckbill check valves
Celebrating 125 years of legacy, CST Industries has installed over 350,000 tanks and 18,000 covers Proco Products introduces the newest addition
in over 125 countries. CST is home to world-class brands including: Aquastore®, TecTank™ (former- to the ProFlex™ line of Rubber Duckbill Check
ly Columbian TecTank®) and OptiDome®. CST’s aluminum domes, flat panel covers and reservoir Valves — the newly engineered, low headloss
covers are versatile enough to permit a wide range of accessories important to the water and waste- Style 790 check valve is the only assurance to
water industry. They provide the strength, durability, odor control and protection characteristics ZERO back-
unavailable in steel, plastic, fabric or any other materials of construction. CST tanks are available in flow. The
bolted and welded designs, capacities of 4,000 to 6,000,000+ gallons, and in-ground, standpipe or 790’s unique
elevated configurations. design pro-
CST Industries Inc. vides rapid
www.cstindustries.com dispersion of
Booth 2417 head pressures and with its low cracking pres-
Circle No. 228 on Reader Service Card sure, it prevents upstream flooding. The inline
design allows the valve to be installed with-
Turbo blower out having to do any modifications to existing
Aerzen Turbo G5 Plus is the most compact and efficient turbo in its class. Fea- structures or costly pre-install planning. The
turing AERZEN airfoil bearings with double coating and the new multilevel fre- unique fold-away design of the inner sleeve
quency converter technology, which reduces the heat loss in the motor to a also allows for a near full port flow, allowing
minimum and, consequently, improves the total efficiency significantly. for quick drainage.
Aerzen USA Proco Products Inc.
www.aerzenusa.com www.procoproducts.com
New Vented Levelogger

For Better Piping System Performance…
Ideal or
Aggressfiv
Accurate Water Level Data Chemica e
ls
No Barometric Compensation Needed • First State approved
thermoplastic valve for
LevelVent data is 2x more accurate than anti-siphon applications.
our Levelogger water level dataloggers. If • Rugged thermoplastics
you need true water level data right on site,
handle corrosive and
to depths of 500 ft without running any
ultra-pure chemical
data compensation routines, the LevelVent
is for you. treatments.
• Constant pressure enhances
• Vented version of our popular Levelogger® pump performance.
• Accurate (0.05%FS) water level data
• Prevents overpressure in
• 10 year battery based on 1 reading piping system.
per minute
• No desiccants to replace • Wide range of pressure
• Solinst 3 year warranty settings.
• Extremely durable vented cable • PTFE shaft and diaphragm designs.
• 1/4” - 3” sizes in PVC, CPVC, PVDF,
Polypro and PTFE.
www.solinst.com
High Quality Groundwater and Surface Water Monitoring Instrumentation
Solinst Canada Ltd., 35 Todd Road, Georgetown, ON L7G 4R8

1384 POMPTON AVENUE, CEDAR GROVE, NEW JERSEY 07009
instruments@solinst.com Tel: +1 (905) 873-2255; (800) 661-2023 973-256-3000 • Fax 973-256-4745
Fax: +1 (905) 873-1992; (800) 516-9081
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Automation platform Phosphate analyzer

Many water utilities face an impossible choice: try to continue with outdated SCADA systems or Strict permit levels
undergo an expensive, difficult upgrade. Enter Ignition. Ignition empowers you to seamlessly con- require measure-
nect all your data, easily design any kind of control application, and instantly web-deploy clients to ments with a high-
anyone, anywhere — all from one universal platform for industrial automation. Ignition is affordably er level of accuracy
licensed by the server, not the seat, and it runs concurrently with existing — even at concen-
systems during rollout. Additional advantages include: zero-install, full run- trations as low as
time clients; rapid deployment and screen design; transparent pricing mod- 0.015-2mg/LPO4-P.
el; unlimited clients, tags, and connections; reporting; and remote alarming. The Phosphax sc
Inductive Automation LR has been engi-
www.inductiveautomation.com neered with new photometer technology to
Circle No. 231 on Reader Service Card deliver reliable, accurate readings at even the
lowest ranges. It has an error rate of 2%, so
Instrumentation you can identify your dosing levels and save
KROHNE will showcase its biogas version of the OPTISONIC 7300 ultrasonic flowmeter, money and it’s Claros™ Enabled so you can
the TIDALFLUX 2300, KROHNE’s unique flow meter for partially filled pipes, along with the leverage Claros functionality to collect, man-
WATERFLUX mag and new liquids and solids level instruments age, and analyze data from your instrument.
with enhanced software and more powerful signal processing Hach
for better measurement performance. www.hach.com
KROHNE Booth 3716
us.krohne.com Circle No. 233 on Reader Service Card
Booth 7529
Circle No. 232 on Reader Service Card Chemical feed sensor
Blue-White® is proud to announce the creation
of the ProSeries-M® MS-6 Chemical Feed Sen-
sor to accurately measure output from your
chemical metering pump. Unlike anything on the
market, the patent-
pending design of
the MS-6 has the
widest flow range of
10 to 5,000 mL/min
(0.158-79.2 GPH).
The expertly engi-
neered design has
a low pressure drop
of less than 1 PSI.
Wetted parts are
made from PVDF
and PEEK material for maximum chemical
resistance, which makes the MS-6 ideal for
water, wastewater, sewage, groundwater,
chlorination, and caustics. Additional features
include: 4-20 mA pulse outputs, relay outputs,
and 0-10 VDC, configurable low- and high-
flow alarms, no moving parts, and NEMA 4X
(IP66) Washdown.
Blue-White® Industries
www.blue-white.com
Booth 3829

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Inside Drop System
Tanks & structures
Assmann Corporation of America’s small dou- RELINER® Drop Bowl
ble wall tank is designed for primary and sec- Fits any Structure
Does not touch inlet pipe
ondary containment of hazardous and corrosive
chemicals in one unit in capacities from 20 to Flexible Pipe Coupler*
405 gallons. Assmann also features a full line
RELINER® Stainless
of corrosion- and chemical-resistant tanks and Steel Pipe Support
containers constructed from crosslink or linear Bracket @ 4’ Spacing
- Eliminate outside drops
(Min of 2 - Per Drop)
polyethylene, including vertical, horizontal and - Reduce maintenance
conical, and other double wall tanks, secondary - Simplify cleaning Down Pipe*
Any Length Drop
- Stop corrosion
- Install quickly RELINER® Stainless
- Outlets from 4” - 24” Steel Pipe Support
- Optional force line hood
Bend at Outlet*
304 & 316 Stainless Orient as desired
*Supplied by others
containment basins and chemical feed stations
in capacities ranging from 40 to 12,000 gallons.
RELINER® / Duran
RE D an In
Inc.
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Linear polyethylene tanks are certified to NSF/
ANSI Standard 61 for Potable water and the
high-density crosslink resin tanks are certified by
AIS Compliant
Proudly made in the USA
U.S. Patents
Pa
atents #
#5553973,
5553973, 6074130
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074130
NSF for chemical storage.
Assmann Corporation www.reliner.com 1-800-508-6001
50
www.assmann-usa.com Circle No. 25 on Reader Service Card
Booth 2552
L4N1
Local control for inaccessible #02690
actuators
Rotork’s Remote Hand Station (RHS) enables Dog-bone style with four socket sizes:
safe and secure local monitoring and control of 1-1/4", 1-1/8", 1-1/16" and 15/16".
Rotork IQ3 Range valve actuators installed in
inaccessible locations. The RHS duplicates the
full functionality of the IQ3. Using the same dis-
play and controls interface from the IQ3 actua-
tor, users can remotely operate, interrogate, and
configure the IQ actuator from a distance of up ready to
REACH IN
to 100 m. Due to the familiar, feature-rich inter-
face, set up is simple using Rotork’s Bluetooth®
Setting Tool Pro. Power for the RHS is supplied
by the actuator so no
THRU-BOLT TM MULTI-SOCKET RATCHET WRENCHES
supplementary pow-
• Ideal wrench for water, sewer and
er supply is required.
gas installations and maintenance.
The standard enclo-
sure is IP66/IP68 with
• Designed for tight places.
• Ergonomic handle grip – L2N1ADJ
an explosion-proof #02695
option available.
17" long for better reach.
Adjustable head allows easy
Rotork
access to hard-to-reach spaces
www.rotork.com with 1-1/4" and 1-1/16" sockets.
Booth 7939
Reed Manufacturing • Erie, PA USA • reedsales@reedmfgco.com • www.reedmfgco.com

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Wastewater handling solutions Stainless-steel metallic

The new SF SERIES® Submersible Pump Models from Gorman-Rupp feature 4” and 6” sizes sealless pump
equipped with 3” solids-handling, single vane impeller technology; NEMA Premium Efficiency Iwaki America is pleased to announce the
motors; 8-sided motor housing designed for optimal heat dissipation and superior introduction of the 316 stainless-steel metal-
motor cooling; heads up to 110’; flows up to 1,580 gpm; and horsepower from 15 lic sealless pump line. Iwaki Sanwa will fea-
to 30. Additionally, they come with an industry-leading five-year warranty.
Gorman-Rupp Pumps
www.gormanrupp.com
Booth 3429
ture two series of pumps: the MP series will
Continuous flow measurement feature flows to 340 gallons per minute while
The Micropilot FMR20 offers continuous non-contact level and flow measure- the smaller MMP series will be a fractional
ment (via linearization table), and is a perfect application fit for the water/waste- horsepower series of pumps with flows to
water industry. Commissioning on this radar measurement device is easy and 24 gallons per minute. Both series incorporate
can be done via HART or wirelessly via Bluetooth®. Signal curves can be shown 316 stainless-steel construction, a one-piece
with Endress+Hauser’s SmartBlue app on a Bluetooth-enabled smartphone/tab- non-welded rear casing and silicon carbide
let (iOS, Android). With its unique compact design, the device is ideal for limited “D” bearings allowing for limited dry run
space applications. operation.
Endress+Hauser Iwaki America
www.us.endress.com www.iwakiamerica.com
WEFTEC®.18
Booth No. 3006
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One Expert, Lots of Solutions
Ashcroft delivers a complete line of pressure
instruments and assemblies for water
pressure measurement and control.
· Flow-through 82 seal isolates instrument from harsh effluent media
· Seals pre-assembled with Ashcroft instruments, quality engineered
and ready for immediate installation
· Top-of-the-line pressure gauges, switches and transmitters
minimize downtime
· Corrosion resistant SL17 stainless steel submersible transmitter is
ideal for water level monitoring in tanks and discharge sites
Let us help you select the right instrument for your application.
Give us a call at (203) 385-0635 or visit www.ashcroft.com.
Gauges | Transducers & Transmitters | Switches | Thermometers | Isolation Rings | Diaphragm Seals
Call 1.203.385.0635,
visit ashcroft.com or
email info@ashcroft.com.
1809WW_33 33 8/30/18 3:24 PM

Oxygen, ozone & Enviroprep technologies Mechanical dewatering

Anue Water Technologies, a leading manufacturer of high-efficiency oxygen, ozone and Enviroprep equipment
technologies for the elimination of odor, corrosion and FOG (fat, oil, grease) in municipal and indus- Prime Solution has mechanical dewatering
trial wastewater, will demonstrate its cost-saving, labor-saving and chemistry-eliminating systems equipment you can trust with high cake sol-
at WEFTEC. ids and capture rates. Prime Solutions Rotary
Anue Water Technologies Fan Press family of products feature a small
www.anuewater.com footprint, fewer parts, less maintenance, and
Booth 55575 are easy to start up,
Circle No. 240 on Reader Service Card shut down, run and
maintain. Solid con-
struction makes the
equipment durable and long lasting. Over 200
Concrete Waterproofing installations worldwide.

Prime Solution
by Crystallization www.psirotary.com
Booth 1129
Remote monitoring solutions

EAGLEi remote mon-
itoring solutions from
Phoenix Contact and
EAGLEi LLC provide a
way to cost-effectively
collect data from dis-
tributed assets with-
out the large capital investment of a traditional
SCADA system. No software purchases or main-
taining of data servers is required.
Phoenix Contact
www.phoenixcontact.com
Booth 6219
Grinder pump station

E/One Sewer Systems’ W48 grinder pump sta-
Xypex Crystalline Technology waterproofs and protects concrete in water and tions for pressure sewer systems offer 480 gal-
wastewater facilities from harsh chemical attack. For new and rehabilitated lons of capacity. The W48 tank is constructed
structures, Xypex Crystalline Technology is an effective and permanent solution, from tough polyethylene and is available with
significantly extending the service life of concrete. two, three or four E/One Extreme Series (1 hp)
grinder pumps. The W48 stations are rated for
3,500 to 7,000 GPD, depending on the num-
ber of pumps installed. Stations can be used
for commercial buildings and as
small lift stations. Ideal for low
Concrete Xypex Crystallization Xypex Crystallization head applications where centrif-
(Untreated) (Initiated) (Mature)
ugal pumps are not suitable.
Electron Microscope Images are the property and copyright of Xypex Chemical Corporation. E/One
www.eone.com/sewers
Booth 5127
www.xypex.com Circle No. 243 on Reader Service Card

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As strong as our legacy.
Our Mono/Moyno progressing cavity pumps, screens and
grinders, and Chemineer, Kenics, Greerco and Prochem mixing
equipment have stood the test of time. Now part of the global
NOV family, our industrial brands are leaders in providing the
right solution for your process.
Come see us at WEFTEC, booth #1313

or learn more at nov.com/industrial
Moyno™ | Mono™ | Chemineer™ | Kenics™ | Greerco™ | Prochem™
© 2018 National Oilwell Varco | All Rights Reserved
1809WW_35 35 8/30/18 3:24 PM

CCFRPM Pipe Bolted RTP tanks

HOBAS pipe is suitable for virtually every installation method of new construction and replacement. Tank Connection was chosen to provide 13
The centrifugally cast, fiberglass-reinforced, polymer mortar pipe is inherently corrosion resistant and bolted RTP (rolled, tapered panel) tanks to
lasts 100 years or more. Leak-free, push-together joints reduce installation time and costs. Key appli- a large municipal water complex. The proj-
cations are sanitary and storm sewers, corrosive environments and potable water. HOBAS benefits ect included five water storage tanks, each
include superior hydraulics, high strength and a maintenance-free 18,000 cubic meters, four reverse osmosis
service life. Because of its light weight, smaller equipment can be flush, each 100 cubic meters, and four reverse
used to lift 20-foot sections. Installation methods include open cut, osmosis feed, each 220 cubic meters. Tank
sliplining, jacking, microtunneling, two-pass tunnel, casing carrier Connection is the leading bolted tank man-
and aboveground. Diameters range from 18 to 126 inches.
Hobas Pipe
www.hobaspipe.com
Booth 6129
Quarter turn valves

Val-Matic’s product line of Quarter-Turn Valves include the Ener•G® AWWA Resilient Seated Ball
Valve featuring fusion-bonded epoxy interior/exterior coating, bi-directional resilient Tri-Loc™
seating system and compliance with AWWA C507. The ufacturer for factory-coated, bolted storage
American-BFV® Butterfly Valve features a ductile iron tanks and aluminum geodesic dome covers
disc, continuous uninterrupted seating and compliance for liquid and dry bulk storage applications.
with AWWA C504, C516, and NSF/ANSI 61. Val-Matic’s The next generation, LIQ Fusion 8000 FBE™
Cam-Centric® Plug Valve features a fully encapsulated + EXT Fusion SDP™ coating system con-
plug, welded nickel seat, Grit Guard™ Seals and V-Type tinues to be recognized as the best in the
packing, leak-free operation, and are in compliance with industry. APEX Domes, manufactured by
AWWA C517. Val-Matic’s complete valve line is WQA Tank Connection, represents the pinnacle of
Certified Lead-Free in accordance with NSF/ANSI 372. precision-engineered aluminum covers.
Val-Matic Valve & Mfg. Corp. Tank Connection
www.valmatic.com www.tankconnection.com
1809WW_36 36 8/30/18 3:24 PM

Pressure eyes.
kelleramerica.com
digital pressure gauges
The LEO-2 is a simple, high-accuracy digital pressure gauge ideal for system and process pressure monitoring applications. Use only as directed. Common side
effects include increased reliability and decreased system downtime. Warning: In many cases, the desire to switch to all Keller instrumentation can occur as
this indicates a high degree of customer satisfaction. In such cases, contact Keller America right away at 877-253-5537 or email sales@kelleramerica.com for
assistance.
1809WW_37 37 8/30/18 3:24 PM

Remotely operated vehicle Dry chemical feeder Water treatment solutions

The DTG2 is a commercial grade ROV for water The Eagle Microsystems VF-100 Dry Chemical Ixom Watercare is a water treatment solutions
tank inspections. With no generator required, Feeder is constructed of stainless steel and utiliz- provider with two divisions. Our MIEX® and
you can complete all inspections from the launch es a rugged direct-drive to ensure optimum per- MICo® ion exchange pretreatment processes
site on top of a water tower, or remotely from formance and durability in harsh chemical feed reduce dissolved organic carbon (DOC), and
an inspec- environments. It can be optimized for any dry other constituents from water, lowering oper-
tion vehicle. feed application with options like dust collec- ational costs, and reducing the formation of
An internal tors, wetting cones, solution tanks, flow pacing disinfection by-products (DBPs). Our newest
HD cam- control, extension hoppers, and multiple screw division, Innovations, takes a solutions-based
era, with a and motor ranges to accommodate any required approach, utilizing our state-of-the-art labo-
330-degree feed rate. With no external gears, pulleys,
field of view chains, belts, or lubri-
allows you to inspect below, above, behind or cations required, the
in front of you, and see the live feed directly to VF-100 is user-friendly
your hand-held controller. Features include: and low maintenance.
depth rating of 150 meters; up to 8 hours of It is rugged, reliable,
battery life; and 700 TVL to 400 HD Camera. and completely cus- ratory to create custom processes and meet
Industry and application specific add-ons are tomizable to fit any your treatment goals. We combine chemistry
available. process need. and advanced technologies to deliver a full
Deep Trekker Eagle Microsystems range of practical and cost-effective water and
www.deeptrekker.com www.eaglemicrosystems.com wastewater treatment processes. We offer a
Booth 1641 Booth 7325 full suite of engineering, procurement, fabri-
Circle No. 247 on Reader Service Card Circle No. 248 on Reader Service Card cation, construction support, and project man-
agement services.
IXOM Watercare
www.ixom.com
Booth 6921
Next Generation of SewerGard® 210 XHB
Valve actuators
BECK manufactures electric actuators for
industrial control valves. Beck valve actuators
are designed for continuous modulating or
direct AC control and are suitable for difficult
industrial environments. Engineered to the

high-performance standards of today’s sophis-
ticated control instrumentation, Beck’s electric
• Sprays from 10 to 300 mils in a single coat by plural component equipment actuators maximize final control element per-
• Fast Set (Dry to touch in 2 hrs @ 70oF w/300 mil thickness) formance, providing responsive, repeatable
• Environmentally friendly, zero VOC’s, 100% solids epoxy actuation. BECK has been manufacturing in the
• Moisture tolerant, may be applied to SSD substrates Philadelphia area since 1936 and continues to
• Cures in low temperature conditions be family-owned.
• Resistant to severe wastewater environments Harold Beck and Sons
• Properties confirmed by 3rd party testing
www.haroldbeck.com
• Available in 15 gallon large units or 200 gallon bulk units
Booth 5151
160 Gamma Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15238-2989 USA | info@sauereisen.com | sauereisen.com Circle No. 250 on Reader Service Card

1809WW_38 38 8/30/18 3:24 PM

SMART
WATER IS:
THE WIDEST RANGE
OF METERING SOLUTIONS
WEFTEC®.18
Booth No. 5328
CHOICES FOR ALL YOUR NEEDS.
Badger Meter lets the customer decide. While other metering
manufacturers’ offerings limit customer choice, Badger Meter provides
one of the widest ranges of products and solutions, so the customer can
choose the solution best for them. Smart water is having choices.
Smart water is Badger Meter. SMART WATER IS B ADGER ME T ER
Visit us at booth #412 during WaterPro 2018 to discover more. (800) 616-3837 | badgermeter.com
1809WW_39 39 8/30/18 3:24 PM

Wafer style check valve Protective lining

Flomatic® Corporation introduces new, all 316 stainless steel, Wafer Style Check Valve Models Sauereisen releases another advancement in the
888S6R/888S6, which are NSF/ANSI 61 and 372 approved. These wafer check valves are available family of SewerGard® epoxies formulated for
in 2”-8” with EPDM standard, with drip tight sealing or optional metal to metal seating. The valve
is designed for simple flange-supported installation suitable for ANSI 150#/300# mounting. The
Model 888S6 is recommended for booster pump systems, mechanical
contractors, irrigation systems and HVAC liquid service.
Flomatic Corporation
www.flomatic.com
Booth 8239
Circle No. 251 on Reader Service Card the municipal wastewater industry. Sauereisen
SewerGard® 210XHB is a protective lining engi-
Vertical pump bearings neered to provide a chemical-resistant barrier for
Reduce downtime and save money with high-performance vertical pump bearings. Thordon’s SXL concrete, masonry, brick, and steel substrates.
Vertical Turbine Pump Bearings are long lasting, highly resistant to abrasion, offer dry start, and elim- This high-strength, 100% solids, epoxy polymer
inate bearing pre-lubrication systems. They are easy to design, is fast setting with high-build capabilities up to
machine, and install. With over 40 years of experience manufac- 300 mils per coat and resistant to hydrogen sul-
turing and supplying bearings, Thordon is a name you can trust fide and sulfuric acid. SewerGard® 210XHB is
for pollution-free, lubricated pump bearing solutions. applied using plural component spray equipment.
Thordon Bearings Sauereisen
https://thordonbearings.com/vertical-pumps www.sauereisen.com
Dechlorination
made safe Find your
and simple
BLANKET!
Start your with Markland’s
fall flushing Automatic Sludge Blanket
Level Detector
season
off right Helps you:
Operate de-sludge pumps
only when necessary
Prevent carryover
Optimize feed density
Reduce Energy Use
Contact Markland today.

Call 905-873-7791 • 1-855-873-7791 in NA
markland@sludgecontrols.com
800.322.6646
www.vita-d-chlor.com A half century of service to the water and
wastewater industry
www.sludgecontrols.com
1809WW_40 40 8/31/18 9:16 AM

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ct 10
WEFTEC®.18
Booth No. 5429
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shark® series 818–819–820
Redesigned to handle the most challenging

sewage applications, the new 1 HP and 1.5 HP
Shark® models join our 2.0 HP grinder, Model 820.
The two-blade, angled cutter generates a superior,
scissor-like cutting action, grinding difficult materials
found in today’s waste-water. Available in automatic
or non-automatic models.
Model 818 - 1 HP
Model 819 - 1.5 HP
Model 820 - 2.0 HP
• More torque per cutter blade
• Lowered amp spikes
• Solids ground to less than 3 mm (1/8")
• Cool-run design with an oil-filled,
finned motor
(502) 778-2731
www.zoellerpumps.com
1809WW_41 41 8/30/18 3:25 PM

Exhibitor Promotion
Florida Utility Deploys

Smart Solutions to
Monitor Lake Levels
City of Lakeland Improves Flood Prevention
Capabilities with IoT Technology from Sensus
F
or scientists at the City of Lakeland, Fla., manually
monitoring lake levels to prevent flooding is a time-
consuming, resource-draining task, especially during
the nearly four-month rainy season.
“Maintaining balanced water levels is critical to avoid flooding
in residential areas and conserve enough water for the dry
season,” said Laurie Smith, manager of the City of Lakeland’s
Lakes and Stormwater Division. “Our technician has to drive
back and forth between 11 lakes and make sure the levels don’t
get too high.”
The Lakeland team leveraged its investment in the FlexNet system to

create remote water monitoring stations at two lakes using the Sensus
Smart Gateway sensor interface.
from not having to implement new infrastructure,” said Smith.

With Smart Gateway and the FlexNet system, the City of
Lakeland’s scientists are now able to collect water level data
remotely in real time. Technicians can identify when lakes are
at risk for flooding and drive directly to the affected lakes to
open or close the installed flood control structures, saving time
and operational costs.
“Initially, we weren’t sure if the solution was going to be
With Smart Gateway and the FlexNet system, the City of Lakeland’s accurate enough, but it exceeded our expectations,” said
scientists are now able to collect water level data remotely in real time. Smith. “We also appreciate how easy it was to use. We’re lake
scientists not technology people, and we’ve been able to
The city’s staff knew they needed a better way to monitor quickly and seamlessly use the technology to improve our
water levels, and turned to Sensus, a Xylem brand, to make this monitoring capabilities.”
goal a reality using innovative Internet-of-Things (IoT) technol- With a successful pilot of the solution at two of the city’s
ogy. Offering unprecedented capabilities for advanced connec- lakes, the team now looks forward to deploying remote mon-
tivity, IoT has municipalities and communities rethinking the itoring at the remaining nine lakes.
potential for using existing and future investments in technology “The monitoring process used to take up the majority of our
— such as the FlexNet® communication network — to improve technician’s time during the work week, but now that time has
the lives of the citizens they serve. been reduced dramatically,” said Smith. “We’re extremely
A long-time Sensus customer, the Lakeland team leveraged pleased with the results of the pilot and are looking forward to
its investment in the FlexNet system to create remote water having this system installed at all our lakes.” WW
monitoring stations at two lakes using the Sensus® Smart
Gateway sensor interface. Sensus is exhibiting at WEFTEC.18, Booth 5939. For more information, visit sensus.com.
“Our FlexNet system had all we needed to build a remote Circle No. 296 on Reader Service Card
monitoring solution, allowing us to reap tremendous cost savings
1809WW_42 42 8/30/18 3:22 PM

How can
you monitor
smarter?
The Sensus® Smart Gateway Sensor Interface transforms

your Sensus AMI solution into endless smart monitoring
possibilities. Make better decisions and maximize the potential
of the FlexNet® Communication Network beyond the meter.
Discover the benefits at Sensus.com/water-gateway.

1809WW_43 43 8/30/18 3:22 PM

Exhibitor Promotion
A New
Solution
for Primary
Wastewater
Treatment A full-scale AquaPrime unit at RRWRD, Rockford, Ill.
I
n 2013, the California Energy Commission (CEC) and Ken- FULL-SCALE TESTING
nedy Jenks Consultants funded a primary effluent filtration Following the success of the first CEC study, a second study
study. A cloth media filter from Aqua-Aerobic Systems Inc. has been approved to assess the full-scale impact of primary
was among the five technologies selected to participate. Its filtration over a three-year period in Linda County, Calif. The
performance exceeded expectations: the unit ran the entire two current plant has two trains designed for 1 million gallons per
years, with 99 percent uptime and no cloth wear. The TSS was day (mgd) each. During the study, the primary clarifier in one of
reduced by 50 to 60 percent to the aeration basin. By the end the two trains will be replaced with an AquaPrime cloth media
of the study, the Aqua MiniDisk® cloth media filter was one of filter. These two trains will be operated independently and carefully
only two technologies remaining. monitored for differences in performance and microorganism
Based on the success of the CEC study, independent testing populations. The biological process has a Modified Ludzak-Ettinger
of primary filtration was conducted at the Rock River Water (MLE) configuration for nitrogen removal, which will help evaluate
Reclamation District (RRWRD) in Rockford, Ill., over a six-month how primary filtration impacts nutrient removal.
period using water pumped from before the primary clarifier.
The performance of the primary clarifier was compared to the CONCLUSIONS
performance of the cloth media filter. OptiFiber PA2-13® cloth AquaPrime cloth media filtration is a viable technology for
filtration media and OptiFiber PES-14® cloth filtration media treating many different primary and primary effluent applications
were tested utilizing the AquaPrime® configuration during this — both municipal and industrial. The technology provides a
study with much success. Based on successful testing, several high-quality effluent, easy operation, and major operating savings
pilot units were subsequently developed. in reduced energy consumption in the treatment facility because
of carbon diversion principles.
CLOTH MEDIA FILTRATION UNIT DESIGN Due to the high removal percentages demonstrated by cloth
Cloth media filtration has been used in tertiary applications media filtration (typically, TSS from 75 to 85 percent removal; BOD
for over 20 years. Its proven performance and operational — 45 to 60 percent removal), these numbers are generally 20 to
advantages model a viable solution for primary filtration or wet 30 percent greater than conventional primary sedimentation.
weather treatment applications. The cloth media filtration process provides a number of benefits,
The outside-in flow path in cloth media filters, specifically the including reduced electrical energy requirements for aeration in
AquaPrime filter, allows for three zones of solids removal. These secondary treatment due to reduced organic loading; more biogas
three zones become even more critical in wet weather applica- energy production in the anaerobic digestion process due to the
tions due to the high solids environment in primary filtration high organic energy content of the volatile suspended solids (VSS)
and wet weather treatment applications. removed in cloth media filtration; potential to expand plant capacity
by reducing the organic loading upstream of the secondary process;
PILOT TESTING AND CASE STUDIES and reduction of footprint required for primary treatment to 10
A pilot trailer and three stand-alone units specifically designed to 20 percent of conventional sedimentation solutions. WW
for primary filtration and wet weather filtration applications are
currently traveling around the United States collecting data at Aqua-Aerobic is exhibiting at WEFTEC.18, Booth 6625. For more information, visit
various plants. These primary filtration studies show excellent re- aqua-aerobic.com.
moval efficiencies in both TSS and BOD across all pilot testing sites. Circle No. 297 on Reader Service Card
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WEFTEC®.18
Booth No. 6625
THE WAIT IS OVER

THE FUTURE OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT IS HERE.
Following more than a decade of successful application worldwide, the AquaNereda® Aerobic Granular Sludge Technology is now available in the
United States and Canada. This advanced biological treatment system utilizes unique features of aerobic granular biomass including superior settling
properties when compared to conventional activated sludge. Additional advantages translate into a flexible, compact and energy efficient process.
• Up to 75% Less Footprint • SVI Values of 30-50 mL/g and MLSS of 8,000 mg/l
• Energy Savings Up to 50% • No Secondary Clarifiers, Selector Zones or Return Sludge Pumping
• Virtually No Chemicals Required for Nutrient Removal • Robust Process without a Carrier
Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc. is the exclusive U.S. and Canada provider

of Nereda® technology developed by Royal HaskoningDHV. www.AquaNereda.com | 815-654-2501
1809WW_45 45 8/30/18 3:22 PM

Exhibitor Promotion
Bye-Bye Buildup
Peristaltic metering pump solves biological buildup
challenge in industrial water reuse application
I
n Orlando, Fla., a natural gas-fueled, combined-cycle electric-
generating plant with a capacity to generate 656 megawatts
includes two natural gas-fired combustion turbines, two
heat-recovery steam generators and a steam turbine.
In a condensing turbine, the thermal energy of steam is
converted into mechanical power, which is converted into electric
power by a generator. Any biological buildup within the con-
denser would greatly reduce the efficiency of the equipment
producing steam, meaning less mechanical power. To combat
that, the plant was injecting 12.5 percent sodium hypochlorite
(250-300 GPD) into the wastewater to prevent biological buildup
within the water tubes of the condenser.
To do that, the plant selected Blue-White’s CHEM-FEED®
Skid System equipped with two of the company’s Pro-Series®
Flex-Pro® Model A3 peristaltic metering pumps. The skid system
includes a calibration cylinder and Plast-O–Matic components
(e.g., eight True Blue manual ball valves, two diaphragm check Blue-White’s CHEM-FEED Skid System.
valves, a gauge with gauge guard, and a relief valve).
The peristaltic pump has proven to be superior to a diaphragm excess gas buildup is simply pumped through the tubing while
pump when injecting gaseous chemicals against moderate to the pump maintains a highly accurate and continuous flow.
low pressures. It maintains a smooth, constant flow rate while The CHEM-FEED Skid System features a quality-engineered,
eliminating the potential for a vapor lock. Conversely, a dia- compact, efficient design incorporating a high-quality, proven
phragm pump is adversely affected by offgassing, hence has Flex-Pro peristaltic pump and Plast-O-Matic components that
the potential to lose prime. The degassing design of the peristaltic will maintain the integrity of the skid system’s performance. It
pump head, however, eliminates gas or air accumulation head; encompasses a full chemical feed design, which is less expensive
than purchasing the components separately, and the skid system
is far easier and less time consuming to install, with no in-house
engineering team needed.
In addition, the skid’s dual pump design used in this application
offered an option to include an emergency back-up pump in
case downtime was required on the primary pump.
RESULTS
The electrical plant is extremely pleased with the performance
of the Flex-Pro pumps and CHEM-FEED skid. They considered
the ease of installation and the ability to receive the chemical feed
skid system via UPS to be of excellent value. The system has
exceeded expectations. Based on previous installations with similar
chemicals and pressure ranges of less than 20 PSI, the Flex-Pro
A3 peristaltic pumps are expected to see a minimum of 7,000-
7,500 hours of pump tube life before replacement. WW
Blue-White Industries is exhibiting at WEFTEC.18, Booth 3829. For more information,

visit blue-white.com.
Blue-White’s Pro-Series Flex-Pro Model A3 peristaltic metering pump. Circle No. 298 on Reader Service Card
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Flex-Pro® Peristaltic Metering Pumps can handle the often
aggressive and high viscosity fluids used for the treatment
of both Water and Waste Water, including Peracetic Acid.
A wide range of feed capabilities and materials options
are available.
• One button Prime.
• Multiple Signal Input and Output (4-20Ma, etc.)
• Two CNC precision machined squeeze rollers and
two alignment rollers provide optimum squeeze for
unparalleled accuracy.
• Built-in Patented Tube Failure Detection.
• Exclusive Multi-Tube technology gives extended tube life.
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HEAVY-DUTY PERISTALTIC
PUMP TUBING
Multi-Tube is amultichannel pump tube
IP66 assembly designed by Blue-White®
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Multi-Tubes are engineered for optimum performance, including up
to four times longer service life than other pump tube assemblies.
PUMP FOR
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• Gentle pumping action for long chain polymers.
• TFD+: detects oil and water based polymer spills in the
pump head and alerts operator to leaks.
• Equipped with long-lived polymer compatible tubing.
• Ideal for low and high viscosity fluids.
• Feed control adjustment and feed rate options are offered.
• Self priming.
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Exhibitor Promotion
Maximize Efficiency with

Automation of Manual Valves
W
ith endless application possibilities, LINAK actuators annually takes a toll on the equipment that allows treatment
and systems can help your treatment plant operate plants to operate efficiently. The solution is to automate equip-
in the most cost-efficient way. Providing reliable, ment with electric actuators.
maintenance-free and more affordable solutions are just some LINAK actuators provide easy-to-monitor automation for a
of the advantages of incorporating LINAK actuators into your wide range of applications within the wastewater industry.
wastewater facilities. Electric actuator systems can be mounted to slide gates, sluice
Constant water flow and the uncertainty of weather require gates and knife gate valves in three simple steps. This do-it-
treatment plants to be yourself mounting offers swift and maintenance-free automation
reliable and operate with of manual valves to maximize efficiency. Choose your preferred
flexibility. At the same level of control with an automated solution working with SCADA
time, handling millions of or one that is manually adjusted.
cubic feet of wastewater LINAK solutions are tested to the highest standards and vali-
dated by our customers to provide a guaranteed solution that
LINAK actuators provide will work reliably for years, even in harsh environments. WW
easy-to-monitor automation
for a wide range of applica- LINAK is exhibiting at WEFTEC.18, booth 5052. For more information, visit linak.com.
tions within the wastewater Circle No. 299 on Reader Service Card
industry.
MAXIMIZE uptime with

valve automation.
Electric Actuator Solutions for:

• Slide gates
• Sluice gates
• Knife gates LA36
Please visit us at Booth: 5052
2018
LINAK.US/ WATERWORLD18
502 318 2112
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Exhibitor Promotion
Simplify Pump Selection,

Configuration and Operation
T
he new PD Series chemical metering pump from LMI LMI’s new PD Series chemical
helps users simplify selection, configuration and oper- metering pumps feature improved
ation. The intuitive user interface makes it easy for hardware, a new graphical user
operators to examine capacity settings and set flow rates to a interface and external control inputs..
desired output. These features improve safety and give operators
confidence that the pumps are working as configured. New “The PD Series represents a
alarm indicators for tank levels are brightly displayed on a large new generation of technology for
color screen. LMI that reduces complexity for
The new pumps feature improved hardware, a new graphical users and simplifies distribution,”
user interface and external control inputs. Enhanced software said Eric Pittman, global product
facilitates new calibration assist capabilities, plus new functionality manager with LMI. “These new capabilities have previously
to log pump strokes, estimated volume and power cycles. been reserved for higher-end, specialized pumps — but now,
FastPrime™ liquid ends, which facilitate easy priming through our customers will be able to address a wider range of needs
an integrated bleed valve, are now standard. Optional via the manual and enhanced versions of the PD Series.” WW
AutoPrime™ liquid ends are available for applications with
offgassing liquids. The Enhanced Model includes the StayPrime™ LMI and Milton Roy are exhibiting at WEFTEC.18, booth 3739. For more information,
degassing technology, which is designed to maintain prime and visit lmipumps.com or miltonroy.com.
keep the pump operating when needed. Circle No. 300 on Reader Service Card
Side-Entry Mixers
• Top and side-entry mixers for any application

IBC Mixers with Folding Impeller
• Easy to install and maintain, saving valuable
Top-Entry Mixers
time and resources
• Designed for energy savings
Milton Roy Top and Side-Entry Mixers • Ultimate performance in a minimal footprint
Compact. Powerful. Consistent Results. • Quick to ship
Contact your local Milton Roy Mixing distributor to experience process efficiency!
www.miltonroy.com www.miltonroymixing.com
1809WW_49 49 8/31/18 9:18 AM

Exhibitor Promotion
Wastewater Plant Upgrades

Ozone System
Saves Money, Energy in Como, Italy
T
he Lariana Depur wastewater treatment plant in Fino Upgraded ozone system at the Lari-
Mornasco, Italy, treats wastewater from multiple textile ana Depur wastewater treatment plant
manufacturers in the Como region, known as the heart in Fino Mornasco, Italy.
of the textile industry. Since 1994, ozone has been used effectively
as a polisher to remove the dark blue-purple color — the result De Nora porous diffusers system to optimize ozone transfer ef-
of the dyes used in the textile dyeing and printing process — from ficiency. Each ozone generator is designed for a maximum capacity
the water. Because the aging ozone system used an old technology of 1,322 lbs/day.
that made spare parts difficult and costly to acquire, Lariana Depur In addition to removing color from the wastewater, the new
put out a bid for a modern ozone system that would be more system is now addressing additional treatment needs including
cost-effective while also meeting new discharge standards. COD for sludge reduction, surfactants and disinfection before
De Nora supplied a complete package of engineering and discharge to the Como River, all at significantly lower energy
equipment for an upgraded ozone system, optimizing the plant usage. Later this year, Lariano also plans to work together with
for lower specific energy consumption (SEC) and less costly spare De Nora to study the use of ozone to reduce of contaminants of
parts, a result of innovative technologies including De Nora’s emerging concern. WW
proprietary dielectric design. The new ozone system, installed in
early 2018, consists of two Capital Controls® DTPF 182XTL-O De Nora is exhibiting at WEFTEC.18, booth 1729. For more information, visit
ozone generators with a liquid oxygen feed system; De Nora denora.com.
ozone destruct units; De Nora power supply units; and redesigned Circle No. 301 on Reader Service Card
WEFT
E
Booth C
1729
Unmatched experience since the ’70s

WATER MADE EASY
CAPITAL CONTROLS® OZONE

• Trusted supplier to more than 1,300 installations globally
• Application expertise includes drinking water, wastewater,
water reuse, food and beverage, aquaculture, remediation
• Ozone capacities up to 6,000 lb/day (113 kg/hr)
• Proprietary XTL™ dielectric decreases maintenance,
increases uptime
• Skid-mounted and containerized systems available

De Nora Water Technologies
info.dnwt@denora.com • www.denora.com/ozone
1809WW_50 50 8/30/18 3:22 PM

Exhibitor Promotion
Check Valves Provide Better

Diffusion Value on the Sea Floor
T
he Water Authority of Istanbul, which owns a biological An 87-inch-diameter steel
wastewater treatment plant, serves a population of pipe extends 1.35 miles
along the bottom of the
about 15 million people in the city of Istanbul, Turkey.
ocean and discharges at
Marine Consultant Group (MCG) worked with Proco Products
about 154 feet below sea
to design and engineer duckbill diffusers to accommodate outfall
level in Istanbul..
sewage from the treatment plant through an 87-inch-diameter
steel pipe that extends 1.35 miles (2,230 meters) along the bottom
of the ocean and discharges at about 154 feet below sea level. maintenance.
There were several challenges Proco needed to keep in mind In addition, the duck-
for this project. One concern was that diffusers and duckbill bill check valves’ highly
check valves might be damaged by passing marine vessels. To engineered elastomer
address this, Proco needed to determine the appropriate diffuser maintains its memory after long periods of staying open or
length, which in this project was about 741.5 feet at the furthest closed. The elastomeric check valves are also 100 percent bar-
end of the 1.5-mile run on outfall pipe. nacle- and algae-resistant.
Each port discharge was equipped with two 10-inch diameter The system has been a fully functional success and Proco
(250 mm) duckbill check valves. The ProFlex 710 duckbill check continues to offer assistance and engineering expertise on
valves provided several advantages: There was no need to blind cap systems comparable to this on a global scale. WW
some of the ports during the first years of operations and it eliminated
the need to blind flange ports since the lines can operate with full Proco is exhibiting at WEFTEC.18, booth 3118. For more information, visit proco.com.
efficiency from initial startup, reducing diver time and decreasing Circle No. 302 on Reader Service Card
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Exhibitor Promotion
CSO Project Benefits from

Last-Minute Design Change
A
bout a quarter of Akron, Ohio’s existing sewer system CSO Rack 22 provides temporary
had been designed as combined sewers when con- storage of combined sewer flow in
structed in the early 1900s. As a result, frequent Akron and features a 2.4-million-
overflows mixed stormwater with sanitary sewage. This mix gallon capacity.
ultimately emptied into the Cuyahoga River, the Little Cuyahoga safely released to Akron’s waste-
River, the Ohio and Erie Canal, and Lake Erie, and prompted water treatment facility.
the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to issue a federal Of particular interest is the de-
mandate to end pollution in local waterways and comply with sign and construction of the influent
Clean Water Act requirements. line to the new Howard Storage
Basin (CSO Rack 22) at the inter-
section of Howard and Cuyahoga
Streets, which will provide tempo-
rary storage of combined sewer
flow from the North Hill tributary
area. With a 2.4-million-gallon ca-
pacity, it is the largest of the three
new storage basins.
HM Miller Construction was subcontracted for the site work
for CSO Rack 22, one of Akron’s 34 sewer separation units, as
well as relocating the existing waterline to accommodate influent
piping. The HM Miller engineering staff saw a potential problem
with the original design, which called for elliptical RCP influent
line to run beneath Cuyahoga Street. According to John Smith,
president of HM Miller Construction, they realized that there
would be difficulty in achieving clearance under the public road,
even though the RCP line would be elliptical, and that could
lead to the inability of the RCP line to pass the required pressure
test specification.
Smith called upon his resources at Hobas to assist in devising
an alternate plan for CSO 22 that would resolve the inherent
difficulties surrounding installation and testing using the RCP.
Together they came up with a design that saved time and money,
tying the Howard Storage Basin into the main line. In place of
Twin 57-inch Hobas CCFRPM pipes tie into the OCIT-1 main line with a
concrete collar under a major intersection.
the elliptical RCP originally specified to be installed under Caya-
hoga Street, the new design called for twin 57-inch Hobas
As part of the solution, the City of Akron created the program CCFRPM pipe that would tie into the OCIT-1 main line with a
“Akron Waterways Renewed!” to control combined sewer over- concrete collar subsequently designed by the project engineer.
flows (CSO) and improve water quality in nearby rivers. A portion In a true instance of teamwork, the owner (City of Akron),
of that plan was to create a 6,240-foot-long Ohio Canal Inter- design engineer (DLZ/McMillen & Jacobs/Jenny) and construc-
ceptor Tunnel (OCIT); construct three new storage basins; upgrade tion manager at risk (Great Lakes Construction Co.) accepted
CSO racks; and upsize and reinforce the main outfall sewer cap. the alternate plan submitted by the subcontractor. WW
The 27-foot-diameter OCIT sections were a feat in them-
selves, dug with a massive tunnel boring machine and con- Hobas Pipe is exhibiting at WEFTEC.18, booth 6129. For more information, visit
structed of reinforced concrete pipe (RCP). The basins will hold hobaspipe.com.
combined sanitary and stormwater overflow until it can be Circle No. 303 on Reader Service Card
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Quality is Our Priority
Proven by Our History of Success
The HOBAS standard is based on supplying products which far exceed
the minimum national standards. HOBAS Pipe USA’s experienced staff
will assist you from project inception through completion. To achieve
success on your next project, specify HOBAS performance.
WEFTEC®.18
Booth No. 6129
HOBAS PIPE USA

281-821-2200
www.hobaspipe.com
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Exhibitor Promotion
Monitoring Nutrients
with Photometric/
Colorimetric Analyzers
Key considerations for getting the most out of your instrument
BY STEVEN SMITH
P
ermitted levels for ammonium Newer analyzer designs, with more precise
and orthophosphate in effluent reagent dosing systems, are capable of
discharge are becoming increas- reducing chemical costs significantly. The
ingly tight as state environmental agencies analyzer should track reagent use and pro-
and the U.S. Environmental Protection vide indication when it’s time to replace it.
Agency (EPA) require dischargers to reduce The reagents required by the analyzer
the amount of nutrients in their wastewater. should be easy to prepare and have a long
Photometric/colorimetric analyzers can shelf life after preparation and installation. A
be used to monitor these chemicals. Op- longer shelf life allows bulk purchase of ma-
erating this type of analyzer does not have terials well in advance, which can reduce cost.
to be an expensive proposition as long as
the instruments are properly maintained. COMPONENT WEAR AND SERVICE
Here are some tips for the proper applica- Distributing samples and chemicals with-
tion and maintenance of a photometric/ Ammonium or orthophosphate can be in a photometric/colorimetric analyzer
colorimetric analyzer to reduce total cost measured using photometric/colorimetric requires tubing, pumps and valves. Users
of ownership. analyzers. Shown is an Endress+Hauser should examine the expected lifetime of
CA80PH orthophosphate analyzer. each of these wear components as stated
SAMPLE PREPARATION SYSTEMS by the vendor.
A well-designed sample preparation system ensures a proper Some analyzers need extensive part replacement using an
sample is provided to the analyzer and is the first step to a array of tools. Newer analyzers are designed to significantly
successful photometric/colorimetric analyzer installation. reduce the number of parts requiring service, virtually eliminate
Sample preparation systems are comprised of a filter immersed the need for tools, and dramatically reduce the time required
in the process, and a pump to extract a sample and deliver it to to perform routine maintenance.
the analyzer. The filter should be positioned to ensure it is extracting
a representative sample, and it should be easily accessible and CONTROL SYSTEM INTEGRATION
easy to clean. Today, a range of output options exist to bring data from
Some systems offer automatic cleaning with air or chemical photometric/colorimetric analyzers to a control system. In ad-
backwash. Chemical cleaning can be critical in an influent instal- dition to the traditional analog (4-20 mA) outputs, systems are
lation where greases or oils can be present along with high biological available with a range of fieldbus digital communications, such
activity, all of which can lead to filter or sample line plugging. For as Profibus, Modbus or EtherNet/IP.
freezing weather environments, the sample system tubing should
have a heating option. SUMMARY
Photometric/colorimetric analyzers provide valuable infor-
ANALYZER CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT mation for the efficient operation of a water resource recovery
Analyzers consume reagent chemicals, and their operational plant. With careful consideration of several key attributes, plant
costs rise and fall with reagent consumption. Each internal operators can reliably obtain years of high-quality data at a
cleaning and calibration cycle also consumes chemicals. reasonable cost. WW
The more reagent consumed with each analysis the higher
the operating cost of the analyzer. The less reagent used, the Endress+Hauser is exhibiting at WEFTEC.18, booth 2851. For more information, visit
longer a bottle of reagent will last. Some systems offer internal endress.com.
reagent cooling systems to help extend the life of reagents. Circle No. 304 on Reader Service Card
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We understand the challenge of finding the right balance between plant
e�ciency and compliance with industry standards and legal requirements.
OBSERVE
+ CONSERVE You meet your e�ciency goals and reduce costs
without compromising on water quality.
Improve your processes with our comprehensive

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The level radar fits even in limited The versatile, weight-optimized The
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is your companion
spaces and reduces costs by easy electromagnetic flowmeter fits for easy device
compliant, safeconfiguration
and secure and
Bluetooth® wireless operations. perfectly all standard applications. mobile plant
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Visit us during WEFTEC 2018

Booth 2851
Do you want to learn more?

www.us.endress.com/water-wastewater
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Exhibitor Promotion
Continuous
Wastewater
Monitoring
Y
SI has announced the release of two new analyzers
for wastewater process monitoring and control. The
new analyzers are part of the YSI IQ SensorNet system The YSI IQ SensorNet system of sensors is designed to continuously
of sensors, which is designed to continuously monitor the waste- monitor the wastewater process.
water process. IQ SensorNet’s full suite of parameters provides
a total solution for monitoring throughout the municipal waste- instruments for BOD, pH and ISEs that feature wireless sensor
water process — from the influent to the effluent. technology. Wireless sensors for pH, ORP and conductivity are
The two new IQ Analyzers include one for orthophosphate to available — providing you freedom from cable connections.
help control and verify phosphorus removal and the second for YSI, a Xylem brand, is a leading provider of continuous
ammonium analysis. The ammonium analyzer utilizes an approved monitoring instruments that help reduce operating costs and
method and can be used for permit compliance reporting. The improve process efficiency at municipal wastewater treatment
new IQ Analyzers are available as single or dual channel and facilities. WW
feature a revolutionary mixing valve that significantly reduces
reagent consumption and maintenance requirements — lowering YSI, a Xylem brand, is exhibiting at WEFTEC.18, booth 5939. For more information,
the overall cost of reliable data. visit ysi.com.
Additionally, YSI is launching updated MultiLab benchtop Circle No. 305 on Reader Service Card
YOU ALWAYS HAVE A CHOICE
You have a choice in

process monitoring.
YSI has been developing and
manufacturing water quality
monitoring instrumentation
in the U.S. for 70 years.
It's time to partner

with YSI.
to learn more about partnering with ysi:

877.726.0975 info@YSI.com
IQ 2020 Controller YSI.com/WW
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Circle No. 47
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Exhibitor Promotion
Wash Press Raises the Bar

for Screenings Management
J
WC Environmental continues its industry leadership screenings for enhanced removal of the soft organics.
in the management of headworks screenings with its The end result of the shred-and-wash design of the Monster
new Monster Wash Press. JWC is building on its legacy Wash Press is that organics are returned to the wastewater
of innovation of screenings washing, compacting and dewatering treatment process while the inorganic solids are compacted into
technologies by providing a system that will cost effectively a dry plug and discharged into a collection bin. Additionally,
deliver the cleanest and driest screened debris of any washer- with organic and fecal materials removed from the screenings,
compactor system. the headworks odors are significantly reduced.
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Affordability:
Lessons Learned from
Gas and Electric Utilities
BY KATIE CROMWELL, KEVIN KOSTIUK, AND HENRIETTA LOCKLEAR
W
hat can the water industry learn from others as relative thresholds, and residual income — each of which has
affordability issues grow in prominence? The its advantages and disadvantages.
third article in this four-part seres describes les- One of the conclusions from the series of papers reinforces
sons learned from the energy industry’s experiences with af- a criticism levied at the prevalent “2 percent of median house-
fordability and culled from recent national discussions on water hold income (MHI) standard” used to measure water afford-
affordability. ability in the U.S. That is, the pursuit of the wrong metrics can
One of the remarkable observations found from examining lead to policies and programs that are ineffective and inefficient
the energy utility industry and its history with affordability is and do not reach customers who need it the most.4 While the
that even with national awareness and federal funding and metrics that are most criticized are used in some energy af-
policies to address the issue, efforts fall far short of the need.1 fordability programs, there are a variety of successful programs
The energy sector began implementing affordability programs that use other metrics that can provide a roadmap for the
40 years ago, yet many energy customers continue to struggle water utility industry to implement effective policies.
with paying their bills and the available funding does not reach
far enough. This should not discourage leaders in the water TABLE 1. CATEGORIES OF
industry; rather it should provide a measure of comfort when METRICS AND SAMPLES OF EACH TYPE
progress seems sluggish. Types of Metrics Sample Metrics
In fact, the organic growth of public policy around afford-
Fixed Thresholds Greater than x% of household income is spent on the
ability programs and testing of ideas in local, individual- utility bill
ly-crafted programs may result in a more comprehensive and
Relative Thresholds Utility burden is more than twice the median burden
effective approach to the development of industry standards
for water affordability. Local utilities can function like labo- Residual Income After expenditures on essential services, household
income is below a certain poverty level
ratories for effective solutions, the same way that states have
been the incubators for successful national policy.2 Focused
national attention on the issue of affordability or a large in- RATES: NEITHER THE VILLAIN NOR THE HERO
fusion of funding would be welcome but could short circuit Within the water industry, particularly in communities and
the fruitful work that individual utilities and industry leaders regions suffering a crisis of affordability, there is a nearly singular
are completing to relieve the burden of water service on focus on using water and sewer rate structures to achieve
low-income customers. affordable outcomes for low-income, disadvantaged, and
fixed-income customers. And in certain states (as discussed in
SELECTING THRESHOLDS previous articles in this series), the prohibition of rate revenue
AND METRICS TO ASSESS AFFORDABILITY for affordability programs drives managers to fixate on rates
A series of papers by the Centre on Regulation in Europe as the sole tool for achieving affordable service. However, less
cites the energy industry as being the most advanced on af- focus on rates and customer bills and more focus on direct
fordability metrics among the energy, water, telecom, and assistance to households and local communities in need would
transport industries.3 Thus, the industry provides models, both be more beneficial.
positive and negative, for the water utility industry. A compi- According to water affordability expert Manny Teodoro of
lation of metrics from both European Union standards and Texas A&M University, water bills are not the only problem
from the U.S. show that three major categories of measures for the customers the utility is attempting to help. Water and
are used to assess customer affordability: fixed thresholds, sewer service is just one component in the grand scheme of
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WHAT’S COMING IN OUR 4-PART AFFORDABILITY SERIES?
less effective in assisting those most in need
PART 1 PART 2 PART 3 PART 4 and maximizing enrollment.7
Current affordability How other industries Lessons learned/best The future of water 2. Building trust within the target
issues and programs (i.e., gas and electric utilities) practices from gas and affordability programs
handle affordability electric utilities groups is imperative for success, and this is
best achieved by partnering with commu-
household budgets where the combination of housing, health- nity-based organizations (CBOs) that work across many issues
care, and other costs leads to an unsustainable situation. Instead affecting low-income and disadvantaged communities.
of focusing on the rates and rate structure that dictate the 3. Go to those in need, do not make them come to you.
water and/or sewer bill, focus should be given to providing Partner with CBOs and other outside groups to contact
direct assistance to those who need it most through direct the target groups simultaneously as they are being targeted
payments, retrofits, leak repairs, and efficiency upgrades. While for other CAPs. One-on-one application assistance is es-
careful rate design can aid customer affordability, rates are not sential to enrollment as it helps people with language
the only tool for solving an affordability crisis.5 barriers, technology barriers, health issues, etc. A recent
example of this strategy was during Affordable Care Act
USE BEST PRACTICES TO BUILD EFFECTIVE PROGRAMS (ACA) enrollment or peer-to-peer outreach in the Federal
A recent paper by the Water Research Foundation identified Head Start program where parents of enrollees become
lessons learned from other industries that are applicable to ambassadors for the program.
water and sewer customer assistance programs (CAPs).6 These 4. Commit long-term resources including funding and staffing.
industries include energy, healthcare, and education. Broadly, Anecdotal evidence from the Australian health services8
the four main lessons that cut across all industries are: illustrates pitfalls of short-term funding sources, including
1. Identify and understand the group(s) that you are targeting. disrupting program processes and relationships, perceived
Without a base of knowledge and a target group, a utility broken promises (referred to as “initiative fatigue”), lack
must rely on a general campaign/outreach, which has proven of enthusiasm, and staff turnover.
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Another study on energy programs contains recommen- make social policy decisions without authority to do so. In
dations that align with best practices that water utility afford- future years, the CPUC worked around this decision by making
ability program leaders have already recognized. For example, an economic determination of the benefit for assistance
the study recommends that organizations share data and programs which provide savings to customers. Low-income
cooperatively serve vulnerable populations to facilitate par- assistance has since been written into statute in Colorado
ticipation in available programs across utilities. 9 From energy, (C.R.S. 40-3-106).
an example was Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN), As individual water and wastewater utilities consider po-
which markets through local governments to reach customers tential programs and solutions for their customer affordability
more effectively. An example from a recent water affordability concerns, it is important that they account for existing local,
panel demonstrated the benefits of information sharing be- state, and federal restrictions on these programs.
tween state social services departments and water utilities.
Some water utilities have recognized that they can decrease THE FINAL INSTALLMENT
the cost of program administration by aligning eligibility criteria As discussed, the energy utility industry and, indeed, other
for their programs with those of existing programs or even public programs, provide examples and research to guide af-
automatically enrolling customers who are enrolled in a sister fordability policy and program development in the water utility
program. Leaders also recommended a simple approach to industry. Selecting a model for national policy, selecting effective
program eligibility such as qualifying all customers that are affordability metrics, choosing which areas are most effective
less than 200 percent of very low income (VLI).10 for program focus, reaching customers to facilitate participation,
and navigating state restrictions on customer assistance program
VARYING RESTRICTIONS ON are all areas in which lessons can be learned. In the fourth and
USING RATE REVENUES TO FUND ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS final article in our series, we will discuss the ways that energy
In the case of energy utilities, it appears that many state affordability lessons and models fit into the future of water
affordability. WW
AS WATER UTILITIES About the Authors: Katie Cromwell is a senior consultant

with Raftelis in its Cary, N.C. office. With a background in
consider potential programs and solutions for their
environmental regulation, permitting and compliance as
customer affordability concerns, it is important that they well as financial management, she has worked extensively
account for existing local, state, and federal restrictions with water, wastewater, and stormwater utilities on imple-
on these programs. menting funding strategies including the analysis and visu-
alization of affordability within communities.
Kevin Kostiuk is a senior consultant with Raftelis in its Los

Angeles, Calif., office. His background is in economics and
public utility commissions (PUCs) walk a line and use their accounting and his areas of expertise include financial ac-
discretion on the level of authority they have to mandate counting, environmental policy, water supply and flood
that rate affordability programs be implemented. In the control policy and operations. In addition, he has worked
absence of statutory mandates, PUC interpretation and man- extensively in innovative rate design in response to emerging
dates may lead to adjudication in the courts, or in the case issues such as drought and affordability concerns.
of Pennsylvania’s CAP, can lead to a program being codified
in statute. Henrietta Locklear is a senior manager with Raftelis and
Other examples include the Public Utility Commission of leads its Memphis, Tenn., office. Her background is in local
Ohio’s (PUCO) Percent of Income Payment Plan (PIPP) government management including environmental finance
program, which made it to the State Supreme Court. PUCO and public policy. Her work includes assessing and imple-
prevailed based on emergency powers granted by state code menting affordability programs for large utilities. She leads
(RC 4909.16). In Colorado in 1979, the State Supreme Court the Raftelis affordability community of practice, a group of
prohibited the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) practitioners within the company engaged in leadership on
from mandating low-income assistance programs on investor- affordability issues in the utility industry.
owned utilities, holding that the CPUC was attempting to
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Global Perspectives
Enterprise GIS:
Creating a ‘Place of Opportunity’
With Esri’s ArcGIS mapping platform, Northern Ireland Water got the
functionality it needed as well as a suite of additional tools
BY SEAN O’BOYLE
N
orthern Ireland Water was founded in April 2007 as THE SOLUTION
a government-owned company to provide water Northern Ireland Water selected Esri’s ArcGIS because the
and sewerage services for 1.8 million people in North- solution’s capabilities exceeded the organization’s predicted
ern Ireland. In its first decade, the company underwent a sig- requirements. ArcGIS provided all of the features and capa-
nificant transformation, developing new operating models to bilities the utility was looking for — but also took NI Water to
enhance the way it delivered customer services and maintained a place of opportunity. The utility can now rapidly deploy new
42,300 km of water mains and sewers. By 2017, however, the web and mobile applications using standard, out-of-the-box
company’s aspirations for continued business improvement were ArcGIS tools to meet new business requirements — and it can
being constrained by its two separate, existing geographic in- all be done in house.
formation system (GIS) applications. With support from Esri Ireland, Northern Ireland Water com-
The need for location-based services was growing through- pleted the initial project implementation at an impressive pace,
out the organization, not only for office-based applications moving from no ArcGIS capabilities at all to a full enterprise
but also for the mobile workforce. Northern Ireland Water ArcGIS platform in less than a year. The consultants from Esri
needed to replace its fragmented approach to GIS with a single Ireland passed on their knowledge to employees during the
enterprise system that would support the entire organization project, so that by the time the systems went live, in-house
and fuel its drive to deliver even better customer services. teams were competent in using and managing ArcGIS. The
Northern Ireland Water was founded in April 2007 as a government-owned company to

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to 1,035 employees in total. It is integrated into key workflows asset records, making what Paul Davison, head of water capital
right across the organization and is a core part of its Corporate delivery at Northern Ireland Water, describes as “a step change
Asset Register, the second most used application within the in collecting accurate asset data.”
business after email. Enhanced safety for personnel working in the field: Using
A key solution for Northern Ireland Water is Esri’s ArcGIS for Esri’s Survey 123 for ArcGIS, Northern Ireland Water is now
Water Utilities, a set of maps, services, apps and automated developing a new mobile app that will help the company to
processes that have been specifically developed to meet the identify and respond to potential health and safety risks more
needs of international water companies. The integrated nature quickly. Employees will use their smartphones or tablets to collect
of ArcGIS means that business specialists can edit asset or cus- data in the field about the locations of trenches, equipment,
tomer data using ArcGIS on the desktop and then make it in- infrastructure and other potential hazards. Whereas this infor-
stantly accessible to employees via web apps and mobile solu- mation might previously have taken up to two weeks to be
tions, all at the click of a button. typed up in a report, it will be transferred to the head office in
The benefits realized by Northern Ireland Water include: real time, saving time and allowing managers to intervene rapidly
Responsive services for customers: The enterprise-wide im- if a safety issue is identified.
plementation of ArcGIS gives all employees in the organization Better informed decision making: In a wide variety of ways,
instant access to accurate location information, which they can ArcGIS gives senior managers at Northern Ireland Water faster
use to help them deliver a more responsive customer service. For access to better quality information. The organization’s Chief
instance, the locations of all issues reported by customers are Executive Sara Venning said: “Northern Ireland Water’s new
streamed in real time on a web map. Displayed on a four-meter Corporate GIS, implemented using Esri technology, gives us
screen in the customer call center, this situational awareness map the advantage of being able to swiftly deploy spatial solutions
to aid decision making. This has been particularly evident
during incident planning where logistics and location informa-
tion is of critical importance to us in striving to respond rapidly
to our customer needs.” WW
About the Author: Sean O’Boyle is the asset information development manager for
Norther Ireland Water with responsibility for its corporate asset systems, location-based
services, and GIS functionality and applications across many business areas including
asset management, engineering, operations, finance, work management and customer
Northern Ireland Water’s situational awareness web map provides man- service.
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Global Perspectives: International News
GERMANY: WELTEC GROUP TAKES OVER 2.2-MW BIOGAS PLANT UAE: NEW PUBLIC-PRIVATE VENTURE
Nordmethan GmbH, a company of the WELTEC BIOPOWER Group, has taken over TO SELL TREATED WATER TO INDUSTRI-
an insolvent biogas plant in Südergellersen, Lower Saxony. The German specialist for AL AREAS IN SHARJAH
the development and operation of biomethane and biogas plants will fully modernize A new joint venture company between
the overall technical and operational concept of the 2.2-megawatt plant. Belgium-headquartered construction com-
The project devel- pany Besix and Sharjah’s Investment and
opment work is cur- Developer Authority, Shurooq, will take
rently underway. wastewater from homes in Sharjah, UAE,
Moving forward, the treat it, and then sell it on to customers
two digesters with a in the emirate’s industrial areas.
capacity of 3,000 m³ The joint venture is called Qatra. It will
each will be largely take charge of the Al Saja’a wastewater
fed with renewable treatment plant built by Besix for the
raw materials and Sharjah government and commissioned
horse manure from last year, double its capacity, add a pol-
local suppliers within ishing plant and then commercialize the
a range of less than sale of treated water through a network
15 km. The generated biogas will be used to run two cogeneration power plants with that it will develop in the industrial areas
an electrical output of 1.1 MW each. Nordmethan will supply the power to the public close to the plant.
power grid. Part of the exhaust heat from the cogeneration is to be used for drying
the digestate. ARGENTINA: FLUENCE AWARDED
Initially, extensive upgrade and repair work will be performed to ensure profitable US$3.5M CONTRACT FOR POWER
operation of the biogas plant. PLANT WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM
Fluence Corporation will design and build
a complex system to treat water from
aquifers and process water from the op-
erations of a prominent power plant in
Buenos Aires, Argentina. The system in-
cludes several stages and uses multimedia
filter (MMF), ultrafiltration (UF), reverse
osmosis (RO) and electrodeionization
(EDI) technology. Fluence’s system is ex-
pected to be delivered, installed and op-
erational onsite by June 2019.
Fluence and its local EPC partner were
selected by the customer for this project
due to their expertise in treating compli-
cated water sources to reuse quality, the
system’s small footprint, and the combi-
nation of lower capital investment re-
quired and operational efficiencies to be
generated. The plant design will ensure
reliability and maximize water recovery
rate, allowing the power plant to imple-
ment a cost-effective and environmentally
friendly solution.
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Global Perspectives: International News
for Qualification (RFQ) tender for developing two Independent The prototype is ready and the team will test it in two sites
Water Projects (IWP) in the Al Batinah region. in Genova, at the Prato Water treatment plant and the entry
Barka V IWP would have a capacity of 100,000 cubic point of the Genova water distribution network.
meters per day (m3/day) while North Al Batinah IWP would
have a capacity of 150,000 m3/day, the company said in a CHINA: DE NORA LANDS ORDERS FOR PACKAGED
public notice. DISINFECTION SYSTEMS IN HONG KONG
Both IWPs would replace capacities expiring in 2022, ac- De Nora, a leading designer of safe, innovative, and sustainable
cording to OPWP’s 7-year statement 2018-2024. water disinfection and oxidation, filtration and electrochlorination
solutions, will supply water disinfection systems for 10 water
ITALY: RESEARCHERS DEVELOP DEVICE FOR ONLINE treatment plants to the Water Supplies Department of Hong
MONITORING OF TAP WATER Kong S.A.R.
A novel microbial detection module will help water distribution The packaged systems feature CECHLO® On-Site Chlorine
networks speed up the process of contamination measuring. Generation (OSCG) technology using Capital Controls® chlo-
This will lead to significant savings with real-time critical data. rine injection equipment, and EST™ scrubbers for emergency
A team of researchers backed by the EU-funded WaterSpy chlorine abatement. The water treatment plants — seven with
project is developing a device for pervasive and online monitoring contractor REC-Chevalier JV and three with Torishima (Hong
of tap water. It’s a portable laser-based water quality analyzer Kong) Limited — include two CECHLO OSCG trains at each
that can be utilized at critical points on water distribution net- of the potable water treatment plants, one primary and one
works. It can provide a safety reading in a few hours rather than standby, and will have a combined generation capacity of
days, helping water utilities, public authorities and regulators 16,920 kg/day chlorine.
save time and resources. All systems are expected to be operational by 2020.
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Products & Services: Chemicals & Application Equipment
Emergency chlorine shutoff Monitor chemical usage

The Gemini® Emergency Shutoff The Carboy-Scale™ from Force Flow allows operators to accurately mon-
System adds a new level of safe- itor how much chemical is being
ty to your gas chlorine feed sys- used in their treatment process. The
tem. Designed specifically for dual scale platform is 100% PVC plastic,
150 lb chlorine cylinder applica- making it immune to corrosion. The
tions, the Gemini System, with its SOLO G2® digital weight indica-
two Terminator® actuators, stops tor displays the remaining chemical
a chlorine leak within seconds of in increments as small as 1/10 lb.
detection by automatically closing Three platform sizes are available
the cylinder valves. The actuators to accommodate drums from 5 to
are simply placed on top of the valves and protection begins. All Fire 55 gallons.
Codes recognize this system as an acceptable alternative to a scrubber. Force Flow
Halogen Valve www.forceflowscales.com
www.halogenvalve.com Circle No. 257 on Reader Service Card
Sodium hypochlorite metering
Digital dosing The new Qdos 20 pump has been developed to offer highly accurate
Grundfos SMART Digital dosing pumps are programmed to dose exact- sodium hypochlorite metering in disinfection applications with flow rates
ly the right amount of chemi- to 20 liters per hour at a maximum of 7 bar pressure. Features low total
cals to meet treatment needs cost of ownership and is designed
while reducing operation costs. as a drop-in replacement for dia-
These intelligent pumps offer phragm pumps. Qdos pumps also
consistent flow and accurate include the ReNu pump head for
process control for industrial single, no-tools maintenance. Its
water and wastewater applica- intuitive interface provides simple
tions, extending the life of your control of the pump via manual,
RO membranes. 4-20 mA, contact or PROFIBUS
Grundfos, an Evoqua brand control. The brushless DC motor
www.evoqua.com/grundfos control maintains flow accuracy of
Circle No. 255 on Reader Service Card +/-1% with a repeatability of +/-0.5% and a turndown ratio of 3330:1.
Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group
Granular activated carbon www.watson-marlow.com/us-en/
Cabot Corporation’s HYDRODARCO® 4000 and NORIT® GAC 400 Circle No. 258 on Reader Service Card
are granular activated carbons
(GAC) for the removal of poly- Biological odor control
and perfluoroalkyl substances The IMS I-BOx® Series odor con-
(PFAs) including perfluoro- trol system from Integrity Municipal
octanoic acid (PFOA) and per- Systems is an advanced two-stage
fluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) biological system that provides point
in public water systems. Unlike source odor control. The first stage
other types of activated car- is a biological reactor where bacteria
bon, these have optimized pore size distributions that provide a large are used to oxidize hydrogen sulfide
quantity of adsorption sites for PFOA and PFOS removal. These prod- (H2S), removing 99% of H2S and
ucts resist interference from natural organic matter that can cause partial organic sulfur compounds. The sec-
or complete blockage of the activated carbon pore structure, leading ond stage uses activated carbon to remove residual H2S and organic odors.
to reduced adsorptive capacity for target contaminants including PFOA Standard models are available to treat up to 5,000 cfm (8500 m3/h) of
and PFOS. odorous air.
Cabot Corporation Integrity Municipal Systems
www.cabotcorp.com www.integritymunicipalsystems.com
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Products & Services: Pipes & Fittings
All-in-one fusion machine Pipe guide and valve support system

McElroy, a leading manufacturer of pipe fusion equipment, has unveiled the GF Piping Systems (GF) has
new Polygon, a versatile tool uniquely built for the needs of the mechani- introduced a new pipe guide and
cal, plumbing and HVAC piping industry. The Polygon is the industry’s first valve support system specifical-
manual machine for miter, butt and socket fusion to offer DataLogger® ly designed to eliminate stress
capability, which allows contractors to meet the growing requirement for transfer to plastic pipe. Using
better traceability and assurance that joints are fused according to standard. the new guide system, the pipe
The Polygon can produce miter and butt fusion joints for 63 mm to 160 mm only comes in contact with a low
polypropylene pipe from 0- to friction, molded HDPE insert that
45-degree angles and offers addi- allows it to slide easily with min-
tional socket fusion capability for imal stress or wear during each
63 mm to 125 mm polypropylene thermal expansion cycle. The
pipe and fittings. pipe never touches any metal bracket, which could potentially cause
McElroy wear on the piping because of sharp edges. The pipe guide inserts are
www.mcelroy.com designed to have a 3 mm gap around the OD of the pipe, which allows
Circle No. 260 on Reader Service Card unrestricted movement of the pipe in the axial direction. It also lets
engineers design for lower accelerations and forces caused by seismic or
NOFIRNO technology-based gaskets water hammer events.
Traditionally, gaskets must be fastened tightly to achieve the proper, GF Piping Systems
required seal. However, tightly fastening a gasket accelerates wear and www.gfps.com
tear, which compromises the seal’s original function. In case of fire, the Circle No. 263 on Reader Service Card
release of gas or the development of smoke, the consequences can be cat-
astrophic. To prevent this, Beele Engineering has developed a new type of Cordless power portable pipe beveler
gasket based on the high-quality NOFIRNO rubber grade. These gaskets Reed’s Portable pipe beveler uses
can be used in environments cordless power source to deburr
with temperatures ranging and bevel plastic pipe quickly. The
from -50°C to +180°C. With adjustable beveler creates external
modest press-on forces of bevel on 2” and larger diameter
approximately 6-8 Nm, an plastic pipe. Long-lasting carbide
optimal, lasting seal is created. router bit with four flutes and high
Once tightened, the gaskets provide a durable seal. RPMs for fast, smooth cuts. Ideal for
Beele Engineering large diameter plastic pipe. Option-
www.beele.com al accessory beveler shroud CPBIDS
Circle No. 261 on Reader Service Card rapidly bevels 2” and larger internal diameters.
Reed
Gripping pipe restraint www.reedmfgco.com
Krausz USA’s HYMAX GRIP 16” restraint coupling is the first restraint prod- Circle No. 264 on reader Service Card
uct of its size with four top-facing bolts and a stab-fit, one-piece design.
The top-facing bolts eliminate under-digging for space to crawl under the Wedge action restrainer gland
pipe to tighten bolts while the stab-fit, one-piece design allows for easi- SIGMA’s One-Lok Series SLDE wedge
er and faster installation, eliminating problems such as losing bolts in the action restrainer gland for 54-, 60-, and
mud. The patented GRIP chain offers circular restraint around the pipe, 64-inch ductile iron pipes can serve as a
unlike typical wedge-style restraints that way to reround large diameter pipes in the
point-load the pipe and make it weaker. field. Larger ductile iron pipes are susceptible to shift in transit and han-
The GRIP’s patented radial closing mech- dling, often requiring the use of hydraulic jacks on job sites to restore full
anism holds pipes tightly in place during roundness and specificity prior to installation. The product provides addi-
installation, allowing full control over the tional areas to the gland body that contain two sets of three jacking bolts
gap between pipes. positioned 180 degrees apart.
Krausz USA SIGMA
www.krauszusa.com www.sigmaco.com
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New Products
Ball valves Solar water quality monitor

Val-Matic’s Ener•G® Rubber Seated Ball Valve is designed for surge con- The MPC-Buoy system controls algae in large water surfaces, using
trol and energy savings in municipal and industrial water and wastewa- real-time water qual-
ter applications. The Ener•G® Ball Valve’s ity monitoring and
self-flushing contoured ball design fully remote sensing to
complies with AWWA C507. It features the analyze current algae
advantages of a standard two-piece design and to predict algal
with a fusion-bonded epoxy interior and blooms. The technolo-
exterior coating and a bidirectional resilient gy is based on ultrasound, which can effectively control algae by specific
Tri-Loc™ Seating System. The Tri-Loc™ Seat frequencies and amplitudes. MPC-View software provides insight into the
Retention System provides a low friction, water quality, algae trends, and progress of the ultrasonic treatment. Fur-
wear-resistant seat and allows easy adjustment or replacement of the seat thermore, the software shows technical parameters, such as the status of
without removing the valve from the line. When fully open, it provides the ultrasonic transmitters, signal strength and the battery strength.
100% flow area equal to the pipe size. LG Sonic
Val-Matic www.lgsonic.com
www.valmatic.com Circle No. 269 on Reader Service Card
Gas-insulated switchgear
Submersible wastewater pumps Schneider Electric’s CBGS-0 is an industry-leading,
Zoeller Engineered Products makes a broad selec- gas-insulated switchgear for applications up to 38 kV.
tion of 1 to 20 HP submersible wastewater pumps CBGS-0 is meant to support heavy industries includ-
available with a 3”, 4”, or 6” discharge size, ing water and wastewater facilities, mining, chemical,
passing up to 3” solids using either a semi-open petrochemical, utilities, wind farms, data centers and
or vortex impeller, and constructed with tandem traction substations. CBGS-0’s unique design includes
shaft seals. Oil-filled motors and heat-dissipating a grounded and shielded solid insulated bus system
finned motor housings make these some of the installed in the rear part of the switchgear, outside the
coolest running submersible pumps available. SF6 compartment. This means no gas handling is required during installa-
Explosion-proof models also available. Manufactured in the USA. tion, expansions or section replacement.
Zoeller Engineered Products Schneider Electric
www.zoellerengineered.com www.schneider-electric.com
AODD pumps Ozone system

Wilden® part of PSG®, a Dover company and a worldwide leader in With 1,200 installations worldwide, De Nora Ozone offers a wide range of
air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD) pump technology, has made ozone systems, from small compact units to turnkey plants. Ozone is used
available its new 6 mm (1/4”) for the treatment of
Velocity Series AODD pump. Fea- municipal drinking
turing the industry’s first detach- water and wastewa-
able mounting foot, the Velocity ter; micropollutants;
Series pump provides adaptable industrial wastewater
mounting capabilities for all and process water;
small-dosing applications. Thanks advanced oxidation;
to a unique and versatile design, pools and spas; and biological sludge reduction. Using the strongest natu-
the Wilden V2550 Velocity Series ral oxidants, on-site ozone generation does not create a residual biological
pump can quickly and easily be sub-product, offers quick reaction time, and requires no chemical com-
reoriented by loosening a single screw. This design provides the user with pounds. De Nora Ozone systems maximize ozone concentration while
multiple mounting options while allowing the pump to perfectly fit into minimizing energy requirements, working closely with the customer to a
restricted spaces, a critical consideration for OEM systems and skids. provide a tailor-made solution for individual needs.
Wilden De Nora
www.wildenpump.com www.denora.com
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New Products
Automatic sludge blanket level detector Wastewater washer compactor

Markland’s automatic sludge blanket level detector helps wastewater treatment plants by controlling Duperon Corporation, a leader in innovative
solid-liquid interface levels in clarifiers and sedimentation basins (including lamellas, DAF units, and preliminary liquids/solids separation systems,
decanting tanks) and automating sludge removal. It allows users to program de-sludge pumps to has announced that the discharge extension
operate only when necessary, preventing carryover, optimizing feed density for enhanced dewa- option for its patented washer compactor is
tering performance, and improving outflow for reuse. This reduces now widely available. The unique system trans-
energy usage, wear-and-tear on pumps, and downtime for main- ports the compacted debris that’s collected by
tenance. Slim profile and use of LEDs are ideal for obstructed/con- a bar screen in a wastewater treatment plant
stricted areas. No calibration required. up to 40 feet in any direction, even vertically,
Markland
www.sludgecontrols.com
Liquid level pump controller

The LPC Series Liquid Level Pump Controller from ATC Diversified is a conductive liquid level con-
troller that uses two probes to sense tank level. There are two modes of operation that are user without the energy usage and layout challenges
selectable. In drain mode, the output relay of the controller will pick up and the LED will turn on of a traditional motorized conveyance system.
when the liquid level reaches the high-level probe. In fill mode, the output The technology eliminates maintenance require-
relay of the controller will pick up and the LED will turn on when the liquid ments and provides an innovative method for
level falls below the low-level probe. When the liquid level reaches the managing compacted screenings without addi-
high-level probe, the relay will drop out and the LED will turn off. tional equipment.
ATC Diversified Electronics, a Marsh Bellofram Company Duperon Corporation
www.marshbellofram.com www.duperon.com
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New Products
Leak detection sensing cable Electrical signature analysis

RLE Technologies, a leading provider of web-based monitoring solutions ATPOL II™ is actually two instruments in one: a com-
and leak detection systems for mission-critical facilities, announced that it plete Motor Analyzer (ESA) and a complete Power
has added a new product to its leak detection portfolio of products, a low Quality Analyzer (PQ). In ESA mode it evaluates the
smoke zero halogen (LSZH) condition of incoming power, the control circuit, the
leak detection sensing cable. motor itself, and the driven load and results can be
The cable responds to leaks in trended for condition-based maintenance/predictive
the same way — and just as maintenance purposes. When in PQ mode it can
quickly — as the company’s be used for energy data logging, harmonic analy-
orange leak detection sensing cables: water is detected, and a signal is sis, voltage and current charting, view waveforms,
sent back to the leak detection controller, identifying the leak and sending waveform capture of sags and swells, transient capture and event capture.
notification to responsible parties immediately. Provides valuable information for AC induction and DC motors, genera-
RLE Technologies tors, wound rotor motors, synchronous motors, and more.
www.rletech.com All Test Pro
Circle No. 275 on Reader Service Card www.alltestpro.com
Water level datalogger
Solinst’s LevelVent is a vented version of the company’s popular Levelogger Portable bypass trailer
water level and temperature datalogger. The LevelVent combines pressure Vaughan’s Portable Bypass
and temperature sensors, a 10-year Trailer units are heavy duty
battery, and a datalogger with trailers that provide unmatched
FRAM memory for up to 120,000 reliability, anywhere. Avail-
data sets within a small 7/8” x 7” able with Vaughan’s signature
(22 mm x 178 mm) stainless-steel Chopper Pump and Triton
housing. It uses a gauged pressure “Screw” Pump, this unit can
transducer; it is open to the atmo- be used for tough solids reduc-
sphere via a Vented Cable to sur- tion applications or low shear
face. Custom-designed, durable Vented Cable assemblies are available to solids handling. Powered by
500 feet. Permanent factory-installed desiccants and hydrophobic filters diesel, hydraulic or electric drive motors, this trailer is ready for the tough-
mean there is no need for replacement. est jobs in any location.
Solinst Vaughan Company
www.solinst.com www.chopperpumps.com
Sunlight readable monitor Chloramination support

TRU-Vu Monitors has announced the release of a new 49” super-bright, The SL1000 Portable Parallel Analyzer (PPA) and
outdoor, waterproof, and maintenance-free Sunlight Readable monitor. It 5500sc Ammonia Monochloramine Analyzer
is ideal for use in nearly any environ- (AMC) can work in tandem to ensure confidence
ment where bright light, water, dirt, in the quality of your drinking water. While the
dust or airborne contaminants would 5500sc AMC continuously monitors your chlora-
damage a standard monitor. The new mination process, the SL1000 PPA can be used to
SXOBH-49-XTR offers the ultimate in verify your results. In addition, the SL1000 PPA is
image quality and brightness, as well portable and can be taken into the field so you can
as the ultimate protection against the test your water quality anywhere. With analytical
elements. The 49” screen features 1920 x 1080 full HD resolution and testing, you can: optimize chloramine formation,
over 2,500 nits of brightness. The screen is protected and the image qual- meet chlorine residual requirements, determine
ity enhanced via optical bonding and a 5 mm impact-resistant glass with the best ammonia and chlorine feed pump rates, and reduce the risk of
anti-reflective coating (IK10). nitrification events.
Tru-VU Monitors Inc. Hach
www.tru-vumonitors.com www.hach.com
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New Products
Alternative to dissolved air flotation

MicroGas™ from akvola Technologies is a minimal-equipment, low-
OpEx alterna-
tive to dissolved
air flotation.
The fine bubble
generator max-
imizes the removal of: suspended solids (TSS); fats, oils and greases
(FOG); and (bio)chemical oxygen demand (BOD/COD). Features and
benefits of MicroGas include: high chemical, mechanical and thermal
durability; low energy consumption; no water recycling stream or jam-
ming of nozzles; adjustable size and amount of bubbles; use of any
gas permitted.
akvola Technologies
www.akvola.com
Solar pumps
Wilo well pumps feature an efficient, simple
design for clean water. A new, 4-inch solar sub-
mersible pump, available in two series, the Wilo-
Quick Solar and the Wilo-Opti Solar series is now
available. The Wilo-Opti Solar has an operating
range of 90-265 V and up to 3,000 W and can
operate on either AC or DC power. The pump
reaches heads to 755 ft and flows exceeding
60 gpm. The Wilo-Quick Solar has an operat-
ing range of 70-190 V and up to 800 W on DC
only. The full series covers from 3 to 35 gpm and
reaches a max depth of 400 ft.
Wilo USA
www.wilo-usa.com
Real-time system monitoring

Pall Water introduces
Aria™ SMARTBOX real-
time system monitoring.
This tool provides users
with remote monitoring
so they quickly understand
their system’s performance
anytime, anywhere, and on
any device. The Aria SMARTBOX provides customers with insight to sys-
tem performance with intuitive dashboards, customizable historic system
trends, automatic reports, and real-time alerts. This powerful tool allows
customers to proactively identify and resolve any potential issues with sys-
tem performance to prevent downtime and maintain water quality.
Pall Water
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Resource Spotlight
Website Report on water in the Great Lakes

Smith & Loveless has launched ShadeAide.com, a new website promot- The U.S. Water Alliance released a new
ing the company’s leading control panel Human-Machine-Interface (HMI) report, An Equitable Water Future: Oppor-
cover, SHADE AIDE™. tunities for the Great Lakes Region. With
The new website dis- support from the Joyce Foundation, the
plays the product’s Kresge Foundation, and the Charles Stew-
complete range of sizes art Mott Foundation, the new report lays
and colors, easy-to-read out an agenda for creating more equitable
HMI brand compatibil- water systems in the Great Lakes region.
ity charts, and a simple Building on the group’s national water
inquiry/order form for submission to Smith & Loveless’s After Market Divi- equity briefing paper, this report takes an
sion. Designed for the wide spectrum of electrical control panel suppliers in-depth look at the Great Lakes, a region with abundant water assets
and end-users, the easy-to-install SHADE AIDE protects and extends the that also faces serious equity challenges including failing infrastructure,
life of panel HMIs from outside elements, especially the sun’s damaging the impacts of a changing climate, lead in water, affordability, workforce
UV rays. inclusion, and more.
Smith & Loveless Inc. U.S. Water Alliance
www.smithandloveless.com www.uswateraliance.org
New company branding Safety manual

Pentair, a leading global water treatment company, is now a pure play Stop wondering what to talk about and spending your valuable time
water company with a comprehensive range of smart, sustainable water preparing presentations. A new book from
solutions for homes, businesses, industry and communities. Pentair has AWWA Press, Let’s Talk Safety, makes it easy
separated from its elec- for safety officers to spend a few minutes each
trical business, which week communicating with employees about
is now called nVent the critical importance of working safely. The
Electric PLC, a new book provides 52 short briefings tailored spe-
independent, publicly cifically for water utility employees, plus links
traded company. This to additional resources. Each briefing covers a
new structure allows single key topic.
each business to provide dedicated, best-in-class service for customers, American Water Works Association
and allows Pentair to further build upon its reputation for excellence www.awwa.org
in water solutions. The company introduced its new brand with a new Circle No. 288 on Reader Service Card
website that showcases how Pentair helps customers and consumers
improve, enjoy and move water, and delivers a differentiated, simple Anniversary news
customer experience. Juniper Systems is celebrating its 25th anniversary as a leading manu-
Pentair PLC facturer of innovative
www.pentair.com solutions for mobile
Circle No. 285 on Reader Service Card data collection. In these
25 years, Juniper Sys-
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WWEMA Corner
Closing the Infrastructure

Funding Gap
BY PAUL RAVELLI
W
e are all well aware of the enormous gap that good start nonetheless.
exists between the cost of upgrading and repairing In March of this year, the Omnibus Appropriations Bill was
our nation’s aging infrastructure and the limited signed, which provided $1.16B for water upgrades and an-
financial resources available. Earlier this year, I think many of us other $1.69B for wastewater upgrades, both through the
in the water and wastewater industry were encouraged by the Drinking Water and Clean Water State Revolving Funds
activity in Washington associated with closing that gap. It ap- program. This was a welcomed increase from the $2 billion
peared, at least to me, there was increased focus on addressing allocated in 2017. So, it appeared that we were seeing some
this problem. momentum toward resolution.
In an effort to keep his campaign promise, President Trump In reality, the likelihood that we will see an infrastructure bill
introduced the 2018 Infrastructure Initiative earlier this year. passed this year is slim as it has appeared to have lost momentum
This plan was advertised to provide one trillion dollars in federal with both Congress and the White House. You would think that
funding in order to upgrade the United States’ aging infrastruc- this piece of legislation would be a politically strategic opportunity
ture systems. The proposed plan is intended to renovate, im- for a congressperson to attach his or her name to a directive
prove, and develop our existing resources in the areas of power, that would actually benefit their constituents. On the contrary,
transportation and roadways, waterways, it is partisan politics at play as usual. One
the Department of Veteran’s Affairs, and THE LIKELIHOOD side of the aisle is focused on questions
water infrastructure.
that we will see an infrastructure bill regarding election integrity, unscrupulous
However, should you read the fine print, personal failings, and other unworthy news
passed this year is slim, as it seems items that continue to dominate our air-
you will see that of the proposed one tril-
lion dollars advertised, the federal govern- to have lost momentum with both waves. The other side fears that possible
ment is only committing to provide Congress and the White House. tariffs to fund the proposed Infrastructure
$200 billion in “seed” money — or only bill would offset the perceived tax savings
20 percent of the actual cash infusion. The celebrated earlier this year.
Administration appeared to want to encourage public-private Altogether, appropriate and adequate investment in water
partnerships, using local funding and private equity to provide and wastewater infrastructure will enable us to continue to
the other 80 percent of larger infrastructure projects across the protect the quality of public health and maintain and protect
country. They expected that the tax breaks would incentivize our water supply and the environment while contributing to
private investment, which would allow public companies to the growth and health of the economy. This necessity should
negotiate tax breaks. For smaller municipal projects, the funding be a non-partisan opportunity to serve the United States pop-
would likely come from traditional financial sources for munic- ulation, as virtually all U.S. citizens would benefit. Our govern-
ipalities in the form of rate income, bonds, and other low interest ment needs to do better; if not, it will just be a matter of “when”
loan models. In my experience, alternative project delivery and the system fails. It is time for action, direction and leadership
financing tools like construction-management-at-risk, public-pri- from all branches in Washington; a “do nothing” strategy never
vate partnerships, and design-build-operate are reserved for works. We need and expect more. WW
larger projects and might exclude some smaller projects (less
than $10M).
At first sight, the proposed plan seems innovative; that is, the About the Author: Paul A. Ravelli is northeast municipal regional business manager for
Feds aren’t just throwing money at the problem. The bill would Suez – Technologies & Solutions, NA. He is on the Board of Directors for the Water and
involve all parties, comprising state, local and private entities, Wastewater Equipment Manufacturers Association (WWEMA), a non-profit trade as-
investing in a project, sharing risk, all with “skin” in the game. sociation founded in 1908. WWEMA’s vision is to be the “voice of water and wastewater
Critics of the bill, however, state that the language is vague technology providers” and its mission is to promote the advancement of technology
and lacks specific direction. There was also concern that private solutions for clean water that ensures a future sustainable environment and to improve
entities would negotiate disproportionate terms in their favor. its members’ economic viability. For more information, visit wwema.org.
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amount for the E/One infrastructure was
$1,458,600 in 2007,” said Burns, who
is located in Kailua Kona. It included
19,351 linear feet of force main and ap-
purtenances. By contrast, the preliminary
design of the gravity system was close
to $4 million.
QUIET CONFIDENCE
Operations and maintenance at
Kohana’iki are handled by a nearby distributor for resident-owned The grinder pump station is buried and its lid easily camouflaged with
units and by the in-house engineering department for properties landscaping. Photo courtesy Robert Bengraff.
held by Kohana’iki, which include 17 residences, the Clubhouse,
beach restaurants and other facilities. Each grinder pump is mon- A HISTORY OF HAWAIIAN SUCCESSES
itored by an E/One Sentry Advisor™. Rather than bother a E/One’s first Hawaiian installation in the late 1990s was a more
homeowner or guest with an audible alert, a modem inside the modest effort, a septic-to-sewer conversion with 200 E/One
panel enclosure communicates alarms, run time, pump on, pump grinder pump stations in Māpunapuna, a private application in
off and other data to the service entity. an older industrial area near Honolulu International Airport.
“It’s a pretty cleverly designed system,” said McBride. “I can “Basically, you stick a shovel in the ground over there and
get two guys from the shop and have them change a pump in the ocean comes back up out of the hole,” said Paul Scott of
one hour — from the time we get a call, troubleshoot the pump, Engineered Systems in Kailua, E/One’s distributor. “In order to
68
and replace it.” gravity sewer that flat area, because it was so low-lying, they
were going to have to go down probably about 50 to 60 feet.”
Because it required dewatering, the cost of gravity was estimated
between $50 and $100 million, Scott said.
Only In late 2002 Lā‘ie, on the north shore of Oahu, launched a
plan to rid itself of aged cesspools. With 750 E/One grinder
pump stations, it is the largest ATS system in the state. The
project was undertaken by Hawaii Reserves Inc., the subsidiary
of Deseret Management Corporation that oversees the property
for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Included was
a $20 million wastewater collection and treatment service where
Parts wastewater is treated at a tertiary level — higher than most
facilities in the state — producing reusable effluent.
Besides homes and businesses in this middle-class suburb,
With the REGAL™ Chlorinator E/One grinder pumps service the 42-acre Polynesian Cultural
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E/One grinder pumps service the 42-acre Polynesian Cultural Center,
a living museum celebrating the history and traditions of the island na-
tions that first settled Hawaii.
first settled Hawaii are incorporated into a living museum owned

by Brigham Young University-Hawaii. Its six simulated tropical
villages, famed luaus, performers, and arts and crafts compose
one of the state’s most visited and popular tourist attractions.
Hokuli’a is a 1,260-acre high-end golf resort and 500-home
residential community under development on a Kona Coast hillside
with commanding views of sunsets and its pristine three-mile
beach. Preserving the historical heritage of Hokuli’a is a major
consideration. Hawaiian ali‘i (royalty) established their first cere-
monial centers here and among the number of culturally significant
sites are the remains of Hokukano Village, an ancient community;
Pu’u Ohau, a sacred location of burial sites; and Nawawa Bay, a
water access point where the first Hawaiians launched and landed
canoes. Like Kohana’iki, it is installing All-Terrain Sewer exclusively
given its similar geological and archaeological challenges.
PROTECTING THE CORAL REEFS

Another waterfront community — and location of one of the
state’s largest collections of petroglyphs — is Puakō, north of
Kona Village. Its 800 middle-class residents are working to fi-
nance 70 E/One grinder pumps as a cost-efficient solution to
replace cesspools and septic systems threatening its coral, ac-
cording to a feasibility study by Clean Water for Reefs Puakō,
a community-driven project.
“Local impacts such as leaky cesspools and septic tanks release
raw sewage along the Puakō shoreline,” the group noted. “This
effluent contains nutrients and pathogens which can cause
human health issues and negatively impact the Puakō Reef.”
Among the benefits of an ATS conversion, the group said it
would “prevent an estimated 19 million gallons of Puakō and
Waialea Bay wastewater from entering the shoreline each year.”
Financially, the ATS would be the “least costly solution over a
40-year life cycle compared with other options.” WW
About the Author: Joseph Harmes is a freelance writer who has documented the
evolution and acceptance curve of low-pressure sewer systems for two decades. He
can be reached at escritorsma@gmail.com.

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Energy Storage:
A Step Toward Energy Neutrality
Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation Authority aims to
become energy neutral by supplying all of its energy
needs through onsite renewable sources
BY LOGAN OLDS
Biogas generators help drive energy efficiency improvements

and cut costs in the manufacturing and industrial sectors.
T
he Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation Authority microgrid control system designed by the University of California,
(VVWRA) is a partner of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Riverside (UCR). The controller is optimized specifically for the
(DOE’s) Better Plants Program, a voluntary initiative that management, storage and deployment of renewable power
helps drive energy efficiency improvements and cut costs in the generated through the utility non-export/minimum import
manufacturing and industrial sectors. To date, VVWRA is one agreement established between VVWRA and its electric utility,
of more than 200 industrial organizations that have joined the Southern California Edison (SCE). The battery system will be
program and its leadership is helping push boundaries in the able to store or release energy during variable load periods so
energy efficiency space. As a part of VVWRA’s ambitious strategy the facility can consistently operate at or near the 80 kW level
to become energy neutral by supplying all of its energy needs required in the minimum import agreement, while maximizing
through onsite renewable sources, it has embarked on a plan use of all onsite biogas power generation capacity.
to establish an energy storage system at its Victorville, Calif., Ultimately, the Primus ENERGYPOD®2 storage system will
regional wastewater treatment plant. enable VVWRA to harvest and redeploy excess renewable
energy generated onsite, as opposed to turning down generator
IMPLEMENTING NEW TECHNOLOGY engines or installing dead-load banks. Stored power will be used
To reach its goal, VVWRA’s innovative energy project will to meet peak demand onsite with renewable energy rather than
demonstrate an advanced, pre-commercial flow battery energy relying on grid-supplied electricity. VVWRA expects to reduce
storage and control system. When complete, the project will deploy grid-supplied energy power consumption by more than 4.2
a Primus Power flow battery system with the ability to provide up million kWh per year and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by
to five hours of support by supplying up to 200 kW at any point 1,395 MTCO2e (million tons of carbon dioxide equivalents) per
in time and up to 1,000 kWh per day when fully charged. year. As a result of reduced energy consumption, VVWRA will
While on its path to reaching energy neutrality, VVWRA has realize $473,000 in annual energy cost savings.
already implemented a series of programs that convert biogas
to energy, including a retrofitted, ultra-efficient anaerobic digester BENEFITS: WATER SAVINGS,
that supplies nearly all of the plant’s electricity needs. Once INCREASED RELIABILITY AND LOW MAINTENANCE
installed, the new battery system will allow the plant to better Beyond reduced emissions and costs, this project offers
leverage these renewable energy assets. VVWRA further benefits, including the potential for significant
To achieve this, the battery system and its interaction with water savings and increased power reliability. For example,
VVWRA’s onsite energy usage will be managed by an advanced under existing conditions at VVWRA’s regional wastewater
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VVWRA has already implemented a series of programs that convert

biogas to energy, including a retrofitted, ultra-efficient anaerobic digest-
er that supplies nearly all of the plant’s electricity needs.
Unlike other flow batteries, the Primus system selected by VVWRA

utilizes robust titanium electrodes and no membranes.
The flow battery technology’s simplified system offers a more
The Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation Authority looks to become cost-effective electrode design and the overall architecture ensures
energy neutral by supplying its own energy needs onsite. fewer points of failure. As a result, battery hardware is expected
to maintain full functionality for 20 years. Maintenance will be
treatment plant, rapid fluctuations in the power supply can trip limited to monitoring the electrolyte, inverter replacement ap-
off a portion of the facility’s equipment, causing the effluent to proximately every 10 years, and periodic maintenance of other
exceed California’s strict Title 22 recycled water requirements. moving parts. Primus Power will also utilize remote monitoring
Currently, VVWRA must dispose of this water without any capabilities from its operations center to maximize VVWRA’s
beneficial use. By implementing UCR’s control system and the system uptime through preventative maintenance measures.
Primus batteries, the risk of equipment shut down due to power Another benefit of the system is that it does not require VVWRA
fluctuations would be significantly curtailed, enabling water to purchase new control hardware. The proposed flow battery
reuse and water savings in excess of 2.5 million gallons per year. will be operated by the UCR controller composed of innovative
Due to its design, the battery system also provides additional algorithms that leverage the facility’s existing onsite SCADA
advantages in the form of reduced capital, operating and main- system. The SCADA system will collect data from the flow battery
tenance costs as well as greater reliability. At VVWRA’s Victorville system, the existing onsite renewable power generators and the
plant, the project will implement eight 25-kW, modular flow plant’s main electrical meter to monitor system status. The im-
batteries, two 100-kW inverter units, and an innovative controller plemented algorithms will optimize plant energy sources among
as well as some enhancements to the existing supervisory control grid power, onsite biogas power generators and the flow battery
and data acquisition (SCADA) system. Primus Power’s flow bat- in order to maintain power import levels at or near 80 kW.
teries feature a single flow loop architecture consisting of an
electrolyte storage tank, pumps, electrode stacks, system controls REPLICATING SUCCESS
and a single 100 kW inverter for every four ENERGYPOD 2 units. The battery system, combined with the UCR advanced mi-
crogrid controller, will create a reliable multi-decade renewable
energy platform to save millions of dollars and produce millions
of gallons of recycled water for VVWRA’s customers. However,
these savings and advantages could have an even wider impact
if this kind of system were replicated to serve other customers
and industries. For example, the Primus energy storage system
can be used across a wide variety of applications. Beyond water
and wastewater treatment plants, it can bring significant benefits
to many other industrial facilities that generate power. WW
About the Author: Logan Olds is VVWRA’s general manager and

is responsible for its overall management, operations, maintenance
Ultimately, the Primus ENERGYPOD 2 storage system will enable and capital improvements program. He has 26 years of experience
VVWRA to harvest and redeploy excess renewable energy generated and holds multiple state certifications in the wastewater field. VVWRA
onsite, as opposed to turning down generator engines or installing serves 300,000 people in the California high desert region.
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September 2018 - Vol.

Serving the Municipal Water/Wastewater Industry • www.waterworld.com

Products & Services

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The Ultra Mag flow meter also offers:

For more information or to request a quote, visit www.mccrometer.com

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NEWS & INTEREST WEBCAST VIDEO INTERVIEWS

Freshwater from salt water using only

9 Secrets to Cut Costs

HDR’s Graham Bell and Mersedeh Ahkoon-

Follow us on social media!

Angela Godwin rounds up the week’s top

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Hawaii’s in Lava with Pressure Sewers Affordability: Lessons Learned

INSIDE EVERY ISSUE

74 Products & Services: Chemicals & Application Equipment

75 Pro d u c t s & Se r v ic e s : Pip e s & F it t in g s

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Photo courtesy Kohana’iki.

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Circle No. 2 on Reader Service Card

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Houston: Insights into Preparing

Time is money. So is water.

Circle No. 3 on Reader Service Card

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of a massive expansion project. The billion-and-a-half-dollar

Publisher Timm Dower (918) 832-9237

Chief Editor Angela D. Godwin (603) 891-9221

EDITORIAL OFFICES WaterWorld

Assoc. Member, WWEMA

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Location software IoT solution

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Circle No. 4 on Reader Service Card

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STUDY USES SEISMIC NOISE TO TRACK UNDERGROUND

EPCOR USA ACQUIRES TENTH REGULATED WATER SYSTEM

COLUMBUS TO UPDATE WATER MASTER PLAN

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SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC UTILITIES

AERZEN HIGH-SPEED TURBO BLOWER

Aerzen Air Foil Bearings provide

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Preserving the spectacular Kona Coast and

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