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::::::::::: Issue 15, October 2006 :::::::::::
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to Water & Wastewater Solutions
Hello, and welcome to Water & Wastewater Solutions, the e-newsletter designed to keep you current on the latest advances in water and wastewater purification products and services. Published by Severn Trent Services, this newsletter is designed to provide you with expert industry information and links to more details — ranging from new technologies to new industry regulations — on our Web site.
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Even Hurricanes Can't Dampen Performance of Stormwater Facility
A $300 million peak-flow treatment facility in Birmingham, Alabama that has been in operation since mid-2003 has dramatically improved wastewater quality in that community. But the Village Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant faced stern tests when hurricanes Ivan, Katrina and Rita dumped a total of about a foot-and-a-half of rain on the city in a short time span. The facility passed the test thanks to the TETRA® deep-bed filter technology and innovative new methods for ensuring consistent water flow.
Click on the link below to find out more about how the deep-bed filter technology weathered not just one storm, but three.
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Multiple Benefits in Switch to On-site-Generated Sodium Hypochlorite
Jonathan Hunt, Project Manager
Hayes, Seay, Mattern & Mattern, Inc.
The use of gaseous chlorine at water treatment plants has, for many years, been an effective method of disinfection. It is still the most commonly used disinfectant in plants throughout the United States. However, the safety of chlorine gas has come under increased scrutiny in recent years. As a result, many water utilities have investigated treatment modifications or alternative disinfection technologies for their plants.
To learn about one North Carolina municipality's choice of a new disinfection method, read on.
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Michigan Water Environment Association Recognizes Operational Excellence
At its 2006 annual meeting held June 25 through 28 in Harbor Spring, Michigan, the Michigan Water Environment Association presented its top awards for operational excellence at an industrial facility and a municipal plant in the state.
Click on the link below to read about the award winners.
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True Cost of Dry Media Replacement in Emergency Chlorine Scrubbers
Dry emergency scrubber systems are used in municipal and industrial applications to mitigate the accidental release of heavier-than-air hazardous gases such as chlorine and sulfur dioxide. Dry scrubbers are safe, user-friendly, low-maintenance systems.
An alternative to dry scrubbers, wet scrubber systems are economical, simple to operate and can easily be fabricated of corrosion-resistant materials. However, the long-term investment of dry versus wet scrubbers may be surprising.
Find out how to compare the cost of wet vs. dry media in emergency scrubber operations by clicking the link below.
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