Kansas County Wins $281M WIFIA Loan for $400M Wastewater Plant Modernization
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan will help fund upgrades at the 1940s-era facility, a significant portion of which is nearing the end of its useful life.
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CASE STUDY: Victaulic Brings Santa Barbara Desalination Facility Back Online in Record Time
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
An innovative solution solves the challenge of missing subsea pipe 2,500 feet offshore and 50 feet underwater. The facility now supplies 30% of the city’s water supply demand.
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Largest Wastewater Heat Recovery System in the United States Launches in Denver
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The new system will heat and cool buildings with recycled thermal energy from a nearby wastewater pipeline.
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Trillium Flow Technologies Acquires Termomeccanica Pompe
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The company has completed its acquisition of Termomeccanica Pompe with its wide range of vertical turbine and split case pumps used in water transmission, desalination, power generation and oil and gas markets.
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The Singer In-Line Strainer is Now Available in Additional Sizes
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The Singer In-Line Strainer from Mueller Water Products is carefully designed to protect valves and regulators from pipeline debris, so utilities don’t have to worry about costly maintenance, downtime and repairs.
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Flowserve Receives Top Scores in Performance and Reliability in EnergyPoint’s 2022 Customer Satisfaction Survey
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
“This recognition is a testament to our continued commitment to operational excellence and providing our customers with an enhanced customer experience and reliable products and services,” said Scott Rowe, Flowserve president and CEO.
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The Biggest Valves: Sizes Growing in Step with Greater Demand
Valve manufacturers that have the expertise, skills, equipment and facilities to produce large valves are rare.
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EPA Grants $32 Million to Oregon for Drinking Water, Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements
By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The loans help communities keep water rates more affordable while addressing local water infrastructure challenges.
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Flowserve Announces Partnership With Gradiant to Accelerate Growth in the Water Technology Market
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
In partnering with Gradiant, Flowserve not only strengthens its commitment and offerings to the water market, but it also supports the company’s sustainable development goals.
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CASE STUDY: North Wales Water Authority Switches to Valve Automation for Complete Remote Pressure Control
Warrington Township in Pennsylvania is home to 25,000 residents and more than 375 businesses. The township’s water comes from seven wells and five interconnections from another water supply district.
#VMAnews #water-wastewater #automation
Mueller Gate Valve and Hydrant Available with the HYMAX Grip Restraint
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The HYMAX grip restraint is available on the 4 to 12-in. A-2361 Resilient Wedge Gate valves (RWGV) and Super Centurion 250 fire hydrants.
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Backed by Ferguson, Newport News Waterworks Receives Sustainable Water Utility Award
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The award from the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies is in recognition for one of the largest smart metering overhauls in the country.
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Trillium Flow Technologies to Acquire Termomeccanica Pompe
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The joint agreement will bring the Termomeccanica Pompe, Gabbioneta pumps and Begemann brands together under the Trillium umbrella in Italy.
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CASE STUDY: Echologics' Cutting-edge Leak Detection in the Las Vegas Valley Water District
In systems that deliver water to more than 100,000 people, 30% of the pipes are 40 to 80 years old.
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Biden's Plan to Remove Lead Pipes Released
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The plan, announced Thursday in a fact sheet, notes that the Environmental Protection Agency will “begin to develop” new regulations for lead and copper pipes.
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U.S. Water-Network Pipes Reflect Aging Infrastructure
Edited by Chris Pasion, Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining
According to projections from the EPA, water-pipe replacement rates will peak in 2035 at 16,000 to 20,000 miles of pipes replaced per year—four times the current annual replacement rate of 4,000 to 5,000 miles.
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Passage of $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Bill is a Boon for Manufacturing
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The Biden administration will oversee the biggest upgrade of America’s infrastructure in a generation that will support manufacturers and promote competitiveness and growth for decades to come.
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Understanding the Term and Mission of "Water Positivity"
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
In an effort to fight water scarcity, companies like Microsoft, Google and Facebook have all pledged to become water-positive by 2030.
#water-wastewater #basics
Environment and Energy Receive Funding from Senate for 2022
Edited by Chris Pasion, Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining
Appropriators allocated the Energy-Water bill and the Interior-EPA a combined 22% of total earmark spending.
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EPA Grants L.A. $224 Million Loan for Water Recycling Project
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The project will purify wastewater and replenish the drought-stricken San Fernando Basin.
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