The success of a 12-week trial of a filtration technology at a UK wastewater treatment plant shows that the modified system, first developed for the aquatic market, can help sites meet challenging phosphorus consents. The Flocell XFM40 modular filtration system was installed at a rural water utility wastewater treatment plant (WwTP) in England and has […]
WELTEC HOLDING announces that Dr. Christian Hower-Knobloch will join the company as future CEO. Starting May 1, 2025, Dr. Christian Hower-Knobloch will join the biogas company based in Vechta, Lower Saxony. Our thanks and appreciation go to Jens Albartus, who will hand over his responsibilities as CEO of WELTEC HOLDING to Dr. Christian Hower-Knobloch at […]
Major reform of water services in the Republic of Ireland includes implementation of a centralised telemetry system that will help manage thousands of assets, writes Alan Cunningham, software delivery manager at Ovarro. Uisce Éireann (formerly Irish Water) is undertaking major reform of water services in the Republic of Ireland, having moved from a 31 local […]
Traditionally, progressive cavity (PC) pumps have been regarded as the best solution for the most demanding fluid pumping challenges. They excel at handling highly viscous, abrasive, and debris-laden media, making them particularly effective in wastewater treatment facilities. Despite these advantages, conventional PC pumps have gained a reputation for difficult and frequent maintenance, high lifecycle costs, […]
Smith & Loveless highlights its innovative PISTA PRO-PAK. Designed to integrate seamlessly with the company’s PISTA Grit Chamber systems with top-mounted grit pump configurations, the PRO-PAK combines superior grit removal technology with a pre-engineered, protective housing enclosure for unparalleled efficiency and durability in extreme environmental conditions. This innovative solution meets the evolving needs of municipal […]
While the great gold rush is now a part of Australian history, abandoned and active gold mines can still be found in the Western Australian outback. The largest of these lies near the picturesque town of Kalgoorlie, a typical “outback town” characterized by Victorian architecture.Wastewater Solutions for Gold Mines in the Outback: De.mem Opens Branch […]
The Kemptner Hütte near Oberstdorf sits at an altitude of 1 844 m. As one of the largest huts of the German Alpine Club (Deutscher Alpenverein, DAV for short) in the Allgäu Alps, it offers long distance hikers and other mountaineers respite and refuge surrounded by majestic peaks.The Kemptner Hütte on the grassy slopes of […]
London’s Heathrow Airport is one of Europe’s busiest airports, supporting an average of 34,000 flights every month and millions of passengers each year. This massive volume of traffic requires the airport to have reliable and resilient critical infrastructure, including its wastewater management system. A decade ago, the airport faced the challenge of chronic clogging in […]
Mixers in aeration and sludge tanks can account for up to 10% of a wastewater treatment plant’s overall energy use. By selecting energy-efficient mixers, operators can reduce energy consumption attributed to mixing by as much as 50%. Discover how three wastewater operators have achieved significant energy and cost savings with Xylem’s Flygt mixers. When looking […]
Smith & Loveless Inc. highlights the PISTA Works All-in-One Skid Package, an advanced, fully integrated headworks and grit removal system. PISTA Works is an ideal solution for small communities and wastewater systems requiring an affordable, efficient, and high-performance headworks facility, which can be installed with significantly less civil works and construction. With model flow capacities […]
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