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Water Environment & Technology (WE&T) is the premier magazine for the water quality field. WE&T provides information on what professionals demand:
cutting-edge technologies, innovative solutions, operations and maintenance, regulatory and legislative impacts, and professional development. |
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October 2007, Vol. 19, No. 10 |
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Featured Articles
Advancing With ATAD
After comparing different digesters, a Spanish utility opted to deploy autothermal thermophilic aerobic digesters as part of a centralized approach to treating solids. Read more
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Let the Light Shine In
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Many wastewater treatment facilities now use ultraviolet (UV) light to disinfect their treated wastewater before discharging it to a receiving waterbody. Although the UV process is fairly simple, it requires regular maintenance to keep it operating at peak performance levels. Read more |
News
Energy Efficiency Movement Growing in Water Quality Sector
The 60,000 water and 15,000 wastewater systems in the United States account for as much as 35% of municipal energy usage and 3% of the of the nation’s electric load. As populations grow and environmental requirements become more stringent, the demand for energy in water and wastewater is expected to grow by approximately 20% during the next 15 years. Read more
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CWA 35th Anniversary
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William Ruckelshaus, former administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), once observed that even if all our waters were not fishable or swimmable, at least they are not flammable.
This truly witty remark does not capture the magnitude of the accomplishments under the Clean Water Act (CWA) during the last 35 years. In 1972, only 30% to 40% of assessed waters were estimated to have met water quality goals. Today, state monitoring data indicate that between 60% and 70% of assessed waters meet these goals, and twice as many Americans are served by advanced or secondary wastewater treatment. Read more |
Coming in the November Issue
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- Infrastructure Woes Take Center Stage. Will public attention lead to greater support for infrastructure funding?
- Up to the Challenge. IFAS helps growing Texas city meet discharge limits, expand capacity.
- Rain or Shine, 24/7. Philadelphia’s mix of water quality monitoring methods ensures around-the-clock data collection during both wet and dry weather.
- The Goldilocks Effect. Learn the signs of too much or not enough polymer in your dewatering process as well as how to pick the optimum polymer addition point.
- Mechanics Versus Membranes. An Ontario, Canada utility evaluates mechanical thickening and an innovative use of vacuum membranes.
- 2007 WEF Awards. Recognizing excellence and achievement in the water environment profession.
- U.S. EPA Clean Water Act Recognition Awards. Find out which utilities will take home the prize.
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