Ask any manager in the wastewater treatment industry and they’ll tell you how important it is to understand every aspect of their facility, how it performs and how it impacts their bottom line. When you enter the industrial sector, that becomes even more apparent. Nowadays, more than ever before – wastewater treatment facilities are facing […]
Truth be told, it’s been a challenge for everyone as we adjust to the new normal during this COVID-19 pandemic. As things have moved along, we’ve developed a new appreciation for the doctors, nurses and medical staff who’ve put themselves in harm’s way to help save lives. And in other cases, we’ve learned to appreciate […]
Without a doubt – one of the biggest challenges that the wastewater industry faces today is energy management. Pumps are the largest consumers of electrical energy, full stop and they’re often the biggest liability that wastewater managers deal with each year. And make no mistake about it – it’s not an easy problem to solve. […]
Most digital control panels have alarms that alert operators when a malfunction occurs or whether there might be a problem or not. And while the preventative nature of the component represents it’s greatest value, it’s also just one of many benefits they provide. One of the most valuable aspects of a digital control panel is […]
Nothing drives town and municipal staff like reoccurring issues with specific equipment – and particularly when it comes to sewage and lift stations. And to be honest – we feel their pain! It gets old, quick. It seems like every time you head out to clear a plug, you’re burning fuel and manpower hours that […]
Something a lot of folks don’t know is that electrically powered water pumps are one of the largest consumers of electricity in the world. In fact, it’s no contest. And those energy costs are also some of the biggest expenses that communities and private vendors take on when running their wastewater treatment plants. Today, we’re […]
As we’re sure you know, systems that collect waste and storm water and complex. They use a wide network of pipes, pumps and controls in order to ensure that wastewater doesn’t enter fresh water ponds, lakes, rivers and streams. Lift stations play a critical role in these systems as they help guide water from lower […]
Generally speaking, wastewater pump stations and lift stations are difficult to monitor – particularly when they’re located in challenging locations and areas. Despite this, system officers monitor these systems and help ensure that things like energy consumption, pump failures and pump temperatures are kept under control. For the most part. But there are ways to […]
While we wish things were different – the reality is that collecting wastewater and storm water are complex processes. And it seems every community is different, too. All of them come with their own series of downstream pipes, pumps and controls to help both clean wastewater and prevent it from polluting our communities. That […]
At some point, it’s going to be time to upgrade your wastewater treatment plant. It might not be today, but it’s going to happen at some point. Understanding what drives those changes and the signs you should be looking for are important – and will help you stay out front so that you’ll be prepared […]
