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Able Pump Station – Best Water Environment Project – Duperon Storm Screens
Able Pump No. 3Dallas Best Project Owner: City of Dallas Trinity Watershed Management Dept.Lead Design Firm: GSR Andrade ArchitectsGeneral Contractor: BAR ConstructionCivil/Structural Engineer: HDR EngineeringMEP Engineer: Campos EngineeringLandscape Architect: HalffElectrical Engineer (instrumental/control): Gupta & Associates Featuring a modern design and the largest concrete pumps of their kind, the $68.6-million Able Pump Station No. 3 has brought improved flood control to a 2,685-acre area…
Read MoreH2O Innovation Wins Water Company of the Year Award at the 2020 Global Water Awards
Last week, Growth Energy member company H2O Innovation Inc. announced that it won the Water Company of the Year award at the 2020 Global Water Awards. This is the highest honor in the international water treatment industry and the first time a Canadian company has received this award. This award was presented to the Corporation for the…
Read MoreThe right solutions for odor control problems
No two situations are alike when it comes to odor control. Your needs are not going to be the same as those of someone in another community halfway across the country. We work with you to fully assess your situation and design the most effective solution possible within your specific parameters. As a leading expert…
Read MoreRetrievable Systems
If you need to install an aeration system without dewatering the basin, or you have a single aeration basin, or aggressive wastewater that requires more frequent observation of diffusers, then a retrievable aeration system could be the answer. SSI has significant experience manufacturing retrievable aeration systems for both wet and dry installation, utilizing flexible hose…
Read MorePhotoionization is the Future of Wastewater Odor Control (Ambio)
Photoionization (PI) utilizes ultraviolet light and a catalyst to kill odors. The process starts with UV treatment of the odorous air as it passes through the PI reactor chamber. The UV treatment creates free radicals (O- 2, OH-, O3, etc.) that begin to oxidize the odor causing compounds. After the UV treatment, the air passes…
Read MoreAeration Approaches Bio-Wheel™ vs. Oxidation Ditch
Texas is dominated by WWTPs of 2 MGD or less. Those applications are particularly vulnerable to DO shortages during the seasonal temperature swings we experience here in Texas. Our long hot summers require special treatments to maintain TCEQ mandated DO performance. For example, many oxidation ditches are limited to 70% of their rated capacity during…
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