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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ValvTechnologies supplies mining pipeline isolation valves
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
ValvTechnologies, manufacturer of severe service isolation valve solutions, has been selected by a major metals producer as the leading supplier for pipeline isolation valves in South America. ValvTechnolgies’ valves have been used on site for many years, showing excellent performance.
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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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Texas takes top spot in U.S. energy production again
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Once again, Texas is clearly the national leader in energy production, with the EIA ranking it tops in the United States for both oil and gas and electricity production, according to new data released Thursday by the federal Energy Information Administration and reported on Power Engineering on Sept. 16, 2021.
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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Study: offshore rigs need cybersecurity improvements
A two-year study concluded that deep-water drilling rigs are not prepared in general to protect themselves against cyber attacks. Rigs need more than firewalls and antivirus software to be secure, the study found.
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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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The Next Step in Functional Safety
The primary goal of functional safety is to prevent accidents.
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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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