Tag: USA
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MBR at heart of new Blaine water reclamation facility
One of the USA’s most advanced water reclamation facilities opened on 6 August 2010 in Blaine, Washington.
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Three new water-reuse research RFPs from WRF
The WateReuse Research Foundation in the USA issued three new requests for proposals for research projects on 13 August 2010:
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“Smart membrane” report published by NWRI
The National Water Research Institute in the USA has published a Final Project Report on an investigation to develop “smart” membranes designed to selectively remove particles from water or wastewater.
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WEF seeking new executive director
The Water Environment Federation (WEF®) in the USA is seeking a new executive director. The announcement was made by recruitment consultants Korn/Ferry on 5 August 2010.
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New research reports published by WateReuse foundation
The following reports have been recently published by the WateReuse Research Foundation:
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MBR upgrade for California casino wastewater
Koch Membrane Systems Inc has been selected to provide Puron™ membrane bioreactor (MBR) modules for the wastewater treatment plant at United Auburn Indian Community’s Thunder Valley Casino in Lincoln, California, USA.
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1,100 US counties face water supply crisis by 2050, says report
A new analysis for the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), examining the effects of global warming on water supply and demand in the contiguous United States, has found that more than 1,100 counties will face higher risks of water shortages by mid-century as the result of global warming.
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ERI appoints Dyer as CTO
Energy Recovery Inc (ERI) has appointed Tim Dyer as chief technology officer (CTO) to replace Rick Stover, who left ERI in January to join forward-osmosis company Oasys. Previously ERI chief scientist, Dyer will manage all engineering and R&D initiatives.
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New lab methods to help utilities catch CECs
MWH Laboratories has introduced new methods allowing utilities across the US to proactively address anticipated chemical monitoring needs under the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) third Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR3) anticipated to affect more than 4,800 public and private utilities across the country.
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AWWA hosting low-pressure membrane webcast
Implementing Low-Pressure Membrane Plants – The Utility Perspective is the title of a webcast to be hosted by the American Water Works Association next Wednesday, 11 August 2010. The webcast will review critical steps in membrane plant design, pre-procurement and construction.