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Jun 27, 2019
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Water Reuse, Resilience Gain from New Black & Veatch Appointment
As climate change carries increasingly varied challenges of both too little and too much water, cities and utilities are renewing their focus on reuse strategies to ensure a safe and resilient supply. Black & Veatch announced the addition of water reuse expert Jo Ann Jackson as One Water Planning Practice Leader in the global construction, engineering, and consulting company’s Water Planning Group.
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Jun 25, 2019
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Successful Re-Use for Herrenknecht Borer in The Hague
In The Hague, a refurbished tunnel boring machine (Mixshield, Ø 11,340 mm) has successfully excavated the twin tubes of the Victory Boogie Woogie Tunnel. After only 12 months, in January 2019 the final breakthrough took place near the city center of the Dutch coastal city. With a length of around 1,600 meters per tube, the tunnel section built using mechanized tunnelling technology is the centerpiece of Rotterdamsebaan, the largest infrastructure project in The Hague.
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Jun 24, 2019
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Robbins TBM Breaks Through Nearly One Year Early in Nepal
Double Shield Machine flies through Himalayan Hard Rock
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Jun 21, 2019
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Treatment of Saline Wastewater During Algae Utilization
Algae farming is widespread in China. The macroalgae Laminaria is mainly used for food in China but its bioactive ingredients are also used, for example, in cosmetics, dietary supplements or as an additive to animal food. The industrial processing of Laminaria produces wastewater with a salinity of around 20 percent.
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Jun 20, 2019
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Water and Sewer Line Protection Program Saves Philadelphia Homeowners $1 Million in First Six Months
Philadelphia officials on Wednesday joined American Water Resources (AWR) representatives to announce that a new water and sewer line protection partnership has already saved Philadelphia homeowners more than $1 million in the first six months of enrollment.
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Jun 19, 2019
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Call for Papers at PPXX in Amsterdam
The Plastic Pipes Conference Association (PPCA) has issued a call for papers to be presented at its next conference and exhibition, Plastic Pipes XX. Hosted in Amsterdam at the Hotel Okura, this event will be held September 21 - 23, 2020.
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Jun 18, 2019
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Christine Saball Assumes Role as Vice President, Tax for Aqua America as Bill Jerdon Plans Retirement after 23 Years of Service
Aqua America Inc. announced that Christine Saball will join Aqua as vice president, tax to succeed current VP Bill Jerdon, who plans to retire July 1. Saball, a CPA, will report to Chief Financial Officer Dan Schuller and oversee Aqua’s income tax functions with responsibility for tax planning, reporting, and compliance. She will manage a team assisting in regulatory filings, performing tax research, and providing budget and strategic guidance on tax matters.
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Jun 14, 2019
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MC-Bauchemie Shows Expertise at the RO-KA-TECH 2019
From 8 to 10 May 2019, MC-Bauchemie participated with its Field of Expertise “ombran – Underground Sewer Systems” at the RO-KA-TECH, the international fair for pipeline, sewer and industrial services in Kassel, Germany, and showed its product portfolio. ombran was supported by HDT, which specializes in automated shaft rehabilitation using MRT methods, and Kanaltechnik Hanke, a specialist processor from Duisburg, which operates a MRT Truck.
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Jun 13, 2019
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Bureau of Reclamation Makes up to $3 Million Available for 2019 Water Marketing Strategy Grants Funding Opportunity
The 2019 Water Marketing Strategy Grants funding opportunity is now available from the Bureau of Reclamation. This funding opportunity is available to water entities to establish or expand water markets or water marketing activities.
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Jun 12, 2019
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Technologies for Textiles and Aquaculture Win MIT Water Prize
A membrane technology for textile manufacturers and a recirculating aquaculture system have been announced as joint winners of the MIT Water prize. Student-led teams SiPure and Symbrosia will share the US$35,000 prize with Volta Irrigation, a social enterprise focused on resource optimisation in agricultural small-holdings.
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Jun 10, 2019
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The NASTT 2020 No-Dig Show Call for Abstracts Deadline is June 30
The North American Society for Trenchless Technology (NASTT) is now accepting abstracts for its 2020 No-Dig Show in Denver, Colorado at the Colorado Convention Center April 5-9, 2020. Prospective authors are invited to submit a 250-word abstract outlining the scope of their paper and the principal points of benefit to the trenchless industry.
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Jun 10, 2019
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ADS Announces Innovative On-Line Design Application for Stormtech Stormwater Management Systems
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of water management products and solutions for non-residential, residential, infrastructure and agricultural applications, announced the release of an enhanced ADS Design Tool 2.0, which is now available at the company’s websites: www.ads-pipe.com and www.stormtech.com. The new design application enables customers to incorporate site-specific information, quickly create customized CAD layouts, and the ability to edit and save these designs for review and modification.
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Jun 07, 2019
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Philippines Taps Innovative Wastewater Technology to Retrofit Infrastructure, Fulfill Tightened Environmental Regulations
Black & Veatch transfers technical knowledge to Manila Water Company professionals and industry partners, shows commitment in capacity-building of local workforce. Manila Water Company, Inc. has entrusted Black & Veatch to train its professionals and water industry partners in the finer points of biological nutrient removal (BNR) in wastewater treatment.
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Jun 06, 2019
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Park City Uses Sensus Smart Gateway to Extend Monitoring Reach
Park City is one of the most popular tourist areas in the United States. Beyond being a popular ski destination, every January thousands of movie fans flock to the city to check out the best independent cinema has to offer at the Sundance Film Festival. For the city’s water utility, providing effective water service for both residents and tourists can be a major production.
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Jun 05, 2019
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Aqua America Chief Environmental Officer Receives Pennsylvania American Water Works Association’s George Fuller Award
Aqua America Chief Environmental Officer Chris Crockett received the George W. Fuller Award by the Pennsylvania Section of the American Water Works Association. The George Warren Fuller Award is presented each year by AWWA to a member who has been selected by the Pennsylvania section for “distinguished service in the water supply field and in commemoration of the sound engineering skill, the brilliant diplomatic talent, and the constructive leadership of men and women in the association, which characterized the life of George Warren Fuller,” one of America’s most eminent engineers.
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Jun 04, 2019
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BlueTech Names 15 Water Technologies to Watch
The Innovation Showcase at BlueTech Forum 2019 will feature more companies than ever before. The 15 water technology companies taking part have been selected from across the world and boast highly innovative technologies addressing some of the water industry’s biggest challenges.
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Jun 04, 2019
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Tetra Tech Wins INFORMS 2019 Edelman Award
Tetra Tech, Inc. announced that Tetra Tech and its client, the Louisville Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD), received the prestigious INFORMS 2019 Franz Edelman Award for Achievement in Advanced Analytics, Operations Research, and Management Science. The Edelman Award is the highest award in operation research and analytics. This year’s finalists included IBM; Microsoft; the Boston School Board; the Spanish National Aviation Authority; and Vattenfall, one of Europe’s largest producers of electricity.
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Jun 03, 2019
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Great-Tasting Water. Less Plastic: Pentair Announces New Water Filtration Stations at Target Field
Global water treatment company Pentair is proud to announce that it is now delivering great-tasting, filtered drinking water to Target Field for the 2019 baseball season. Minnesota Twins fans can bring their own reusable water bottles to fill up at the Pentair Water Filtration Stations to stay hydrated, while also helping reduce plastic bottle waste at the stadium—considered the “Greenest Ballpark in America.”
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May 31, 2019
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Emergency Response and Disaster Planning for Wastewater Operators
Vandalism, hurricanes and other disasters can strike any time! Ensure water and wastewater system survival by creating an Emergency Response Plan (ERP). Preparing for the worst bolsters your day-to-day performance and provides important direction in crisis situations.
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May 30, 2019
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thyssenkrupp Infrastructure Delivering Secure Foundations for Major Project in Bangladesh
thyssenkrupp Infrastructure GmbH, a company of thyssenkrupp Materials Services, is supplying key materials, engineering equipment and components for the foundations of the first nuclear power plant in Bangladesh. The experts from the Pile Driving & Extraction as well as Steel Sections and Anchor Equipment units, ensure that the foundations for this major project are being built on time and that the cargo terminal, at which the containers arrive by ship, can be constructed.
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May 29, 2019
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STRABAG Subsidiary ZÜBLIN to Design and Build Wastewater Pumping Station in Qatar
Züblin International Qatar L.L.C., a member of the STRABAG Group, has signed a contract for the design and construction of an infrastructure project in Doha, Qatar, worth € 113 million. The company will build a wastewater pumping station by July 2021.
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May 28, 2019
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Robbins TBM Overcomes Multiple Caverns to Make Breakthrough
Galerie des Janots Main Beam completes Arduous French Drive
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May 27, 2019
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New Cementless TBM Backfill Grout
Together with PORR Bau GmbH, MC has developed a new TBM backfill grout based on a geopolymer that is suitable for use in swelling rock formations. This cementless annular gap filler prevents swelling pressures, is sulphate-resistant and provides a permanent bedding for securing the tunnel tube.
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May 24, 2019
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VINCI Construction Grands Projets Awarded a Wastewater Treatment Plant in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
The consortium consisting of VINCI Construction Grands Projets (50% share and lead contractor) and Acciona Agua S.A. (50%) won the contract for the design-build portion of phase 1 for the Nhieu Loc-Thi Nghe wastewater treatment plant, in Ho Chi Minh City. The design-build portion of the contract is set to take five years for completion, including the starting-up process and acceptance of works. The project also calls for operating and maintaining the facility for a five-year period.
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May 23, 2019
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Columbia Sportswear to Match All In-Store Customer Donations to Support Clean Water on Earth Day
In honor of Earth Day, Columbia Sportswear matched all customer donations made to Planet Water Foundation at its U.S. retail stores on April 22, 2019.
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