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Spotlight: Successful pH Neutralization
From our Successful pH Neutralization primer:
Adjusting the pH in a waste stream is one of the most difficult processes in wastewater treatment. Good pH neutralization and adjustment includes proper mixing, tank configuration, and instrument control.
The David H. Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research At MIT Wastewater Treatment System
Practical Applications, Inc. has been awarded the contract for the wastewater treatment system at the David H. Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research at MIT.
MA DEP Industrial Toxic Reporting Requirements
The MA DEP is implementing a new Industrial Toxic Reporting Requirement this year. This requirement has been added to fulfill a provision included along with the regulations changes made in January 2007 for the DEP to better determine the toxics present in industrial wastewater.
MA Receives $185 Million For Water Infrastructure
The Boston Globe reported today the the state will receive federal stimulus money for water infrastructure improvements. Improvements include $1.6 million for the MWRA to install roof-top solar panels at the Deer Island Treatment Plant. Read the article at The Boston Globe.
MWRA Rate Increase
Hello Everyone! We wanted to send out a notification for those who did not attend the MWRA Significant Industrial User (SIU) meetings this week. As many of you know, the EPA audited the MWRA and its Industrial Pretreatment Program(IPP) back in December 2007. The MWRA just received the report back and one of the requirements...
Commercial and Industrial Greywater Systems
Successful Greywater projects include the following elements: 1. The project has a favorable Return on Investment (ROI), 2. A wastewater stream characterization was completed, 3. Based on item two, suitable recover and storage equipment was chosen, 4. Based on item two, suitable treatment equipment and piping was chosen, and 5. The system design integrated Plumbing Code & Environmental Regulations including protection, monitoring and regulatory reporting.
Pharmaceuticals In Drinking Water
There has been much concern about pharmaceuticals in the nation’s drinking water. However, the Massachusettes Water Resources Authority (MWRA) maintains that their water supply, reaching some 60 communities, does not contain any pharmaceuticals. You can read the MWRA press release here: http://www.mwra.state.ma.us/press/pr042508nopharm.htm
TCH Course at Bayer Siemens
Practical Applications, Inc. will be conducting a TCH Course at the Bayer (Siemens) Walpole facility on Wednesday, April 8, 2009. This course, worth 8 TCH’s, will feature a tour of the facility, hands-on projects, and presentations. Why Two Tanks – A Back to Basics review of Two Tank pH Neutralization Systems Mechanics and Process Control...
Solvent Dispensing System Breaks the Barrier for Laboratory NFPA Flammable Storage Limits
Practical Applications, Inc. (PAI), a leading environmental company, has completed their proprietary solvent dispensing system startup at Cambridge, MA based Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
MWRA Outfall Tunnel
The Boston Globe has reported that the drill boring the 2.1 mile MWRA overflow tunnel, to eliminate waste products from entering Boston Harbor during storms has emerged! See the full article here: Boston.com MWRA Outfall Tunnel Article
So You’ve Had an Excursion
Josh Jondro – Chemical Engineer Wastewater Management Team An excursion is an instance in which there was wastewater discharged to the sewer system outside the acceptable pH range, 5.5-12 s.u. for MWRA customers. Usually an excursion is found when it is recorded on an effluent chart recorder. Before panicking, here’s what you need to know...
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