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This newsletter is published by Industry411
 
 

April 19, 2023

   
 
 
 

The 411 for Water Treatment Professionals

   
 
 
 

TOP HEADLINES

 
 
 
How to Reduce the Risks Associated With Wastewater Treatment

Dealing with process wastewater can be a major headache. Make a mistake and the penalties, both financially and in terms of reputation, can be significant. Take a look at the potential risks as well as an alternative solution to wastewater that addresses these risks. 

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Body Found in Waste Tank at WVa Water Treatment Plant

Police in West Virginia are investigating the discovery of a body at a water treatment plant Thursday. The city of Martinsburg said in a statement on Facebook that the body was found in a waste tank adjacent to the treatment plant by staff when they arrived at work.

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WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT

 
 
 
Expansion of World’s Biggest Water Reuse System in Orange County Now Complete

The final expansion of OC Water District's Groundwater Replenishment System is now complete, which can produce millions of gallons of water.

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Texas Eyes Marine Desalination, Oilfield Water Reuse to Sustain Rapid Growth

Texas legislators are poised to recommend designating billions of dollars in public funds for controversial water purification technologies, including marine desalination and oilfield wastewater treatment, to meet the growing demand for water across the drought-stricken state.

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ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

 
 
 
New York-New Jersey Harbor Estuary Named a Hope Spot to Highlight Ongoing Cleanup Efforts to Improve Water Quality and Ecosystem Restoration

Dr. Sylvia Earle, Founder of Mission Blue says, “This place is highly urbanized; located in the largest metropolitan region in the United States. It is not a place that you would think of normally as a reason for hope – but a transformation is taking place.  

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What Amphibians Can Tell Us About Water Quality

Whether it occurs through the discharge of nutrients from agricultural operations into local streams or the discardment of plastic into the ocean, water pollution can negatively impact both human and environmental health.

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OPERATIONS

 
 
 
H2GO Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant Faces Setbacks After Pump Motors Fail

An effort to bring clean water to H2GO customers is facing a major setback after three pump motor failures delayed progress on a reverse osmosis plant.

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From Water Treatment to Lithium Recovery: How Companies Are Diversifying

Aquatech has been awarded a contract for the lithium refining and purification process plants by Lithium Americas Corp. Learn more about this groundbreaking project.

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RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

 
 
 
Improving Water Quality in Healthcare Facilities - Maintenance and Operations

Late last year, Franciscan Children’s Hospital in Brighton, Massachusetts was forced to restrict the use of its tap water after discovering the presence of Burkholderia cepacia – a harmful bacteria that is often resistant to common antibiotics.

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KEEPING IT COMPLIANT

 
 
 
Water Contamination: Improve Water Quality Under Advisory

Everything you need to know about water contamination and what different advisories mean. Plus, how to navigate them.

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