The federal government’s latest water infrastructure financing program is off to a strong start.

Several of my past WaterWorld columns have covered vertical turbine line-shaft pumps and the unique reliability issues that can arise under various conditions, in addition to actions that can be taken to minimize these negative factors.

Sustainability is about a whole lot more than “going green.” It’s about creating reliable, consistent infrastructure that can be managed, maintained and upgraded well into the future.

The YSI Pro20i is a dissolved oxygen and temperature meter ideal for quick spot sampling of wastewater and receiving waters. Easy to use, rugged and reliable, the YSI Pro20i puts the measurement of dissolved oxygen in your hands.

Foul odors are commonplace at many wastewater treatment plants and can be detected even at extremely low concentrations – but that’s not to say they can’t be controlled.

The Baton Rouge wastewater facility had been fighting an ongoing battle with hydrogen sulfide’s effect on its air conditioning systems. But, given its location, it also had to protect against damage from salt in the air.

Change is often the harbinger of opportunity, although it may not seem that way at first. Most will agree that we are likely to see a changing regulatory environment in the coming years. 

After leaving a trail of destruction in Haiti, Hurricane Matthew made its way toward the southeastern coastline of the U.S., leaving a lasting mark on one town in particular – the city of Lumberton, N.C.

It seems daily there is a story about how the nation needs to invest in infrastructure. Like roads, bridges, and airports, our nation’s water infrastructure is crumbling and in need of massive investments.

As comebacks go, Abengoa’s has been pretty impressive. The company that has been through a traumatic one-and-a-half years, in April 2017 wowed the industry with a massive €240 million contract win from Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power.