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.
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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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Silicon Valley looks to purify wastewater for drinking water
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The Santa Clara Valley Water District in California is embarking on an effort to revamp the image of purified wastewater and lay the groundwork for replenishing local aquifers, reported CBS News on Sept. 24.
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Champlin, MN selects Mueller Advanced Metering Infrastructure
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Champlin, MN has selected Mueller to replace about 8,000 residential, commercial and irrigation water meters with solid-state ultrasonic water meters and advanced metering infrastructure.
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State allocations revealed for pending infrastructure bill
California, Texas and New York will likely cash in big on the trillion-dollar infrastructure package if the bill makes its way to President Biden’s desk, according to CNBC on Aug. 31.
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AIV and Gulf Coast Modification announce promotions of Trey Cook Ryan Loving
AIV, LP and Gulf Coast Modification (GCM) announce that Trey Cook will become the CEO of both AIV and GCM while remaining the President of AIV.
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America Moves Toward a Stronger Infrastructure
Here’s what you need to now about the multi-billion-dollar funding designated for the water and wastewater markets as part of the American Jobs Plan.
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National Compassion Fund and Mueller Water Products Establish Survivors’ Fund
In the wake of the Albertville tragedy, National Compassion Fund, a subsidiary of the National Center for Victims of Crime, announced the launch of the Albertville Survivors’ Fund with support from GoFundMe and Mueller Water Products.
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A Reference Manual on Elastomers
The history and general application of elastomers in pipes, valves and fittings is the subject of the Manual of Practice developed by the American Water Works Association (AWWA).
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Innovation: Helping Customers Cope with Today’s Challenges
One of the most acute challenges in the business of water/wastewater today is the failure of systems and piping, which are aging faster than many municipalities and water authorities can react.
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Market Outlook 2021: Uncertainties Create Strategy Challenges
The well-received VMA/Hydraulics Institute event was not all doom and gloom. One of the main themes that the speakers repeated was that it is just such times of challenge when innovation and new ideas are born.
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New Requirements for Actuator Sizing
After decades of confusion, the American Water Works Association has created new standards for actuator sizing that clear up some of the confusion and also provide guidance on where safety factors need to be applied.
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Controlling Our Water Systems, Part I
Editor's Note: This article is an excerpt from Cylinder and Vane Actuators and Control—Design and Installation, published by the American Water Works Association in 2015.
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The Outlook for LNG and Water/Wastewater Markets
Every valve end-user market is feeling the effects of the global COVID-19 pandemic.
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Water Infrastructure: Getting Some Long Overdue Attention
The situation presents enormous challenges to local water utilities struggling with aging, and insufficient piping and valves, while trying to deal with limited budgets.
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Automating Old Sluice Gates with Electric Actuators
Since the early days of water and wastewater treatment plants in the U.S., municipalities and industries have continued to expand and upgrade existing plants and distribution infrastructure as well as build new facilities.
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