New Septage Receiving System Ends Pump Clogging In Processing Plant   Water & Wastes Digest April 2003
Management at Stewart's Septic Services in Bradford, Mass., a privately held regional septic pumper for both residential and commercial tanks, reports it has taken advantage of a new septage receiving system to end the problem of clogged pumps in its processing plant. The move increased company income by enhancing its own processing capability, while allowing for increased collection activity and processing throughput.

What Is in the Stars?   Water Quality Products January 2003
WQP asked industry professionals nationwide to comment on what the water industry might see in the upcoming year. Although these professionals share their outlooks for 2003, the water treatment industry"s future is uknown, but it should continue to shoot for the stars.
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The Standard Septic System: Still an Effective Choice for Onsite Wastewater Treatment   Water Engineering & Management October 2002   Dennis F. Hallahan P.E.
In 1997, EPA and Congress officially recognized onsite wastewater treatment systems (commonly referred to as septic systems) as a viable, long-term solution for treating wastewater. This was an important designation since nearly 40 percent of new homes in the United States use this type of system to treat household wastewater.
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Preventing Infiltration and Inflow   Water & Wastes Digest October 2002   Greg Lawrence, Cherne Industries, Inc.
The most effective solution for eliminating infiltration and exfiltration is to accurately test sewer lines and manholes. The two commonly used methods to test sewer lines and manholes are with water and pressure. Pressure testing is a proven method of testing sanitary sewer systems.

Keeping Meters On Line: Accurately Measuring Drinking Water and Sewage   Water Engineering & Management September 2002   Rodney Johnson
Detroit Water & Sewerage Department (DWSD) has a high stake in keeping its flowmeters up and running with calibrated accuracy. This is especially true for its 278 wholesale water meters used in its vast network of distribution lines that serve 126 communities. It also is true for metering sewage inputs from wholesale customers for its Wastewater Treatment Plant. This article focuses on a unique answer that DWSD found for keeping its magnetic meters online by means of a portable electronic system that verifies and certifies calibration, all done in-line.
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Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems   Water Quality Products September 2002   U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Water Quality Association
The following is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems Special Issues Fact Sheet on Water Softeners. This document supports the WQA's position on softener wastes and the fact that they are not harmful to septic systems.
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Stormwater Retrofitting to Protect Drinking Water Reservoirs from the Impacts of Urban Runoff - Part 2   Water Engineering & Management July 2002   James D. Benson, AICP, and Melissa Beristain
The Kensico Reservoir Stormwater Management Program is designed to reduce fecal coliform bacteria and turbidity delivered to the reservoir by controlling and treating stormwater. The first phases of the project, assessment of the watershed, site selection and the screening and design of stormwater control and treatment facilities, were completed in July 1998. Facility construction began in the spring of 1999 and completed early in 2001. DEP has committed to monitoring and evaluating facility performance and maintaining the facilities.
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Stormwater Retrofitting to Protect Drinking Water Reservoirs from the Impacts of Urban Runoff - Part 1   Water Engineering & Management June 2002   James D. Benson, AICP, CPESC, and Melissa Beristain, CPESC
This paper summarizes the stormwater management element of the program and its control of the two key pollutants regulated by the SWTR: fecal coliform bacteria and turbidity that are conveyed to the reservoir by stormwater.
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Decentralized Wastewater Treatment: Community Building and the Watershed Agenda   Water Engineering & Management May 2002   Craig Lindell
Decentralized wastewater treatment presents us with a range of possibilities for community preservation and watershed management. However, these possibilities remain obscured by the limitations of the onsite codes and unforeseen by municipal wastewater authorities unaware of decentralization or reluctant to explore its range and potential.
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Packaged Treatment Plant Treats Tough Water Supplies Consistently, Economically   Water & Wastes Digest May 2002   Darin St. Germain
Since the 1960s, municipalities and industries have used packaged water treatment plants to successfully and economically treat small water supplies. These packaged plants have offered a smaller footprint, lower capital cost and easy operation.

Only Time Will Tell   Water Quality Products January 2002   Multiple Authors
The unprecedented events of Sept. 11 and the recession that began hitting our nation at the beginning of 2001 created havoc in the business world. The water industry was no exception; it also saw its share of fluctuation. With such an unpredictable economy, we move into 2002. WQP asked industry professionals nationwide to comment on what the water industry may see in the upcoming year. Although these professionals share their outlooks for next year, only time will tell what lies ahead.
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Onsite Wastewater Treatment: A Technological and Management Revolution - Part 2   Water Engineering & Management October 2001   Stephen P. Dix, P.E.
With the ability to design systems that include the option of reuse for irrigation or stormwater drainage, onsite management will be poised to provide total water management that protects the environment for the future.
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On or Off   Water Engineering & Management September 2001   Bill Swichtenberg
Over the past 25 years, the onsite wastewater industry has developed many new treatment technologies that can achieve high-performance treatment on sites with size, soil, groundwater and landscape limitations that may preclude the installation of conventional systems.
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Onsite Wastewater Treatment: A Technological and Management Revolution (Part 1)   Water Engineering & Management September 2001   Stephen P. Dix, P.E.
Significant developments in onsite water treatment has everyone in the industry working to keep up with the latest advances in septic system design, product innovations and management strategies.
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The New Breed of Odor Control Technology: IONS   Water Engineering & Management June 2001   By Alan P. Asikainen and C. Fred Shaw
Engineers typically have used one or a combination of the following methods to reduce odors at wastewater treatment plants. • Odor adsorptive mists and masking agents • Carbon filters and other dry scrubbers • Biofilters • Multistage wet scrubbers • Miscellaneous chemical addition • Combustion • Process control/alteration

Roundtable Discussion: E. coli (Escherichia coli)   Water Quality Products November 2000   Wendi Hope King
Recent outbreaks of E. coli have brought consumer’s attention to their drinking water. Understanding its source, regulations and prevention will be key to combating this waterborne illness.

Updated Sewage System Gives Tourists a Lift   Water Engineering & Management September 2000   Cecil Coombs, P.E.
Sewage overflow caused by the influx of visitors during tourist season prompted one community to improve its collection and treatment system.

Hydrogen Sulfide Control in Wastewater Collection Systems   Water Engineering & Management August 2000   Tony Palmer, Paul Lagasse and Maureen Ross
When most environmental professionals think about hydrogen sulfide control in their wastewater collection systems, they are concerned with odor and corrosion. Instrumentation is now available to measure sulfides online, providing the opportunity to optimize the chemical dosage and monitor sulfide control.

Wastewater Odor Control: An Evaluation of Technologies   Water Engineering & Management May 2000   Vaughan Harshman, P.E., and Tony Barnette
In the modern world of wastewater treatment, control of odors has moved from an afterthought to a primary design consideration for most collection and treatment facilities.

The Onsite Revolution: New Technology, Better Solutions   Water Engineering & Management October 1998   Stephen P. Dix, P.E., and Valerie I. Nelson, Ph.D.
New techniques in single-family, onsite and cluster technology are stirring up interest in the wastewater treatment industry.

On-site System Handles Shopping Center Wastewater Treatment   Water & Wastes Digest September 1997
As part of Westbrook Factory Stores' commitment to a clean and safe environment, an advanced ZenoGem® on-site wastewater treatment and reclamation system has been installed.