#WATER-WASTEWATER

DoD-Funded Project Announced to Eliminate "Forever Chemicals"

The program aims to destroy “forever chemicals.”  


DoD-Funded Project Announced to Eliminate "Forever Chemicals" image

Mueller Water Products Appoints New SVP

Darin Harvey joins the company as senior vice president of operations and supply chain.

Pentair to Acquire Hydra-Stop

The valve manufacturer is being purchased for $290 million.

High-Temperature Incineration Proves Reliable Solution for PFAS Elimination

First-of-their-kind tests evaluated thermal treatment of AFFF fire fighting foam, PFAS-contaminated soil and spent carbon water treatment media.  

Standards Spotlight: AWWA

The American Water Works Association, or AWWA, was founded more than 140 years ago making it the oldest organization of water professionals globally.

Manufacturers Challenge Costly Water Standard

The NAM Legal Center and ACC file suit to block the rule.

ThermOmegaTech Receives NSF/ANSI 61 Certification

The company’s Econo/HAT-RA valves were designed to safeguard water supply pumps during system abnormalities.

Control Valve and Pressure Relief Valve technology
Design

The Eccentric Plug Valve

The first non-lubricated eccentric plug valve was developed in the late 1920s, designed to solve the issue of pitch buildup in paper mill valves.  


The Eccentric Plug Valve image
Technical

First National Legally Enforceable Drinking Water Standard for PFAS Passed

As part of the Administration’s commitment to combating PFAS pollution, EPA announces $1B investment through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to address PFAS in drinking water.

NSF Acquires PSILab, Inc., Extending Its Offerings in Water Industry

The acquisition furthers its commitment to the quality, performance and safety of water products globally.

MRO

Unico Mechanical Awarded Contract for US Army Corps of Engineers

Company will overhaul two 216-in. butterfly valves at Fort Peck Dam in Montana.

Manufacturing

Which Gate Valve is Best for Today's Waterworks Systems?

A historical perspective may provide the answer.

Groth Corporation's Biogas Business Line Acquired

Energenecs, Inc. has purchased several product assets from the company.

Mueller Water Products Announces Leadership Transitions

Martie Edmunds Zakas to serve as interim CEO; Steve Heinrichs named CFO; Paul McAndrew promoted to COO.

Valve Industry Buyer's Guide
Design

Air Valves: The Unsung Heroes of Water Infrastructure

Air in pipelines can cause significant problems in systems, so prevention is critical.  


Air Valves: The Unsung Heroes of Water Infrastructure image

USGS Study Finds PFAS "Forever Chemicals" Across US Water Systems

At least 45% of the nation’s tap water is estimated to have one or more types of PFAS chemicals, according to a new study by the U.S. Geological Survey.

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Settles with Solvay on PFAS Remediation

Solvay Specialty Polymers USA, LLC, a subsidiary of Solvay S.A. announced an agreement resolving certain PFAS-related claims in New Jersey.

Applications

New Partnership Formed to Treat and Destroy PFAS from Municipal Water Systems

Ovivo and E2metrix Inc. to develop a complete, integrated solution for this critical problem.

Design

Check Valve Installation Considerations to Maximize Process Performance

Key considerations in successful check valve performance.

Victaulic Acquires Horizon Metals Inc.

The newly added foundry will enhance the company’s infrastructure growth.

MRO

Federal Government to Finance $340 Million in Upgrades to Water System in Philadelphia

EPA WIFIA loans are financing $36 billion in infrastructure upgrades, ensuring clean, safe water and creating 122,000 jobs nationwide.

Control Valve and Pressure Relief Valve technology
Insights

Infrastructure Project Growth Expected to Continue

Speakers at the recent Market Outlook Workshop conducted by VMA and HI have mixed predictions across industry sectors.  


Infrastructure Project Growth Expected to Continue image

Veolia Water Tech and OLI Systems Bring Water Chemistry Insights to Oil & Gas Industry

 Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions announced today a collaboration with OLI Systems, a leader in water chemistry-based process simulation and electrolyte thermodynamics, to optimize operating performance in the refining and petrochemical industries through the use of OLI's innovative cloud platform that delivers actionable insights to operations teams.

Applications

Materials Can Impact Product Design Life and Produce Safer Drinking Water

Some manufacturers are investing in R&D to improve products by using new materials to extend product life and value.

Insights

Opportunities Abound for Our Industry in 2023 and Beyond

Reflecting on 2022 and looking ahead at opportunities for the industrial valve industry.

Design

Improving the Reliability of Valves with Embedded Features of Today’s Smart Actuators

Texas plant expansion will achieve 320 million gallons per day of treated water capacity.

California Public Utilities Commission Approves Monterey Expansion

Company reduces size of desalination plant as a result of expansion.

Manufacturing

Ancient Roman Valves

The story of water supply in the ancient Roman Empire is grand.

Control Valve and Pressure Relief Valve technology
View All #water-wastewater Articles