Rural Community Assistance Partnership Incorporated Awarded $17 Million from EPA to Strengthen Rural and Tribal Wastewater Systems
Vital federal investment supports organization’s work in underserved communities nationwide Washington, D.C. – The Rural Community Assistance Partnership Incorporated (RCAP) has been awarded $17 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as part of the agency’s Rural, Small and Tribal Clean Water Technical Assistance Grant Program. The funding supports RCAP’s ongoing mission to deliver training, guidance and resources to rural regions across the nation with water infrastruct...
From Depths to New Heights: Revolutionizing Wastewater Pumping with Above-Ground Technology
Significant cost, safety and operational advantages over submersible pumps By: Rich MacGregor, Technical Writer There is a growing trend towards moving wastewater pumping equipment out of an underground environment to increase equipment lifecycles, reduce labor and replacement costs, and increase worker safety. The trend away from submersible pumps toward above-ground pump stations eliminates the frequent pulling and replacement due to clogs and failures and reduces hazards and costs of ac...
Croda Singapore to adopt NTU spin-off NanoSun’s innovative water treatment technology
NanoSun Managing Director Mr Wong Ann Chai with Croda Singapore Managing Director Mr Babu Alagappan, at a Letter of Intent signing ceremony. Nano-bubble tech can cut water treatment carbon emissions by 25 per cent Full-scale deployment follows a successful pilot under the Jurong Island Innovation Challenge by JTC and EnterpriseSG Croda Singapore, Asia’s headquarters of Croda International, a leading global speciality chemicals company, has partnered with NanoSun, a spin-off...
Sarasota’s Bee Ridge Water Reclamation Facility earns Envision® Gold for sustainable infrastructure
Rendering of the Bee Ridge Water Reclamation Facility, Sarasota County, Florida Innovative plant expansion to deliver enhanced environmental protection and resilience via advanced treatment technology SARASOTA COUNTY, FL – The Bee Ridge Water Reclamation Facility (BRWRF) Expansion and Conversion to Advanced Wastewater Treatment (AWT) Project in Sarasota County, Florida, has earned an Envision Gold award from the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI). This recognition undersc...
Stantec Chosen to Design New Biosolids Treatment Facility for City of Winnipeg
Winnipeg, Manitoba Sustainable biosolids treatment is crucial amid population growth and new regulations October 16, 2024—As part of a progressive design-build team, Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, will lead the design for a new biosolids facility at the City of Winnipeg’s North End Sewage Treatment Plant in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This is the City’s first progressive design-build project and a major initiative to sustainably treat biosolids....
Energy Vision Primer Highlights Potential of Wastewater Plants to “Co-Digest” Food Waste, Produce Renewable Energy, and Help Meet 2030 Methane Emissions Goal
[New York, NY ] The sustainability NGO Energy Vision today released a primer for municipalities on how their local wastewater treatment plant(s) may be able to produce renewable energy and help fight climate change, titled “Can Your Wastewater Plant Do More?” The primer lays out straightforward criteria for determining whether wastewater plants can be retrofitted or equipped to produce renewable natural gas (RNG), what the main costs and challenges are; and whether they could also accept and...
Exploring the AVANT MMR Series submersible mixers: A deep dive
Written by: Patrick Donahue Engineer at Tsurumi Pump Submersible mixers play a crucial role in various industries, particularly in wastewater treatment and industrial mixing applications. The Tsurumi Pump AVANT® MMR Series distinguishes itself in this competitive market through its innovative design and features, serving as a valuable asset in demanding environments. Its robust, explosion-proof design and premium efficiency IE3 electric motors make it ideal for equalization tanks,...
PCL Construction, Stantec selected for rehab and expansion of international wastewater treatment plant at US-Mexico Border
The progressive design-build project will double the plant’s treatment capacity and provide cleaner water to communities in San Diego and Tijuana The US Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) has awarded a contract for design and construction of the rehabilitation and expansion of the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant (SBIWTP) in San Diego, California. USIBWC awarded the contract to PCL Construction, and PCL has selected Stantec to lead desig...
Above Ground Pump Stations: The Growing Common-Sense Trend
By: Rich MacGregor, Technical Writer The growing trend towards above ground pump stations is transforming wastewater collection systems, empowering operators to rise above the challenges of conventional submersible pumps. It's common sense that relocating pumps above ground, away from constant exposure to corrosive and hazardous sewage, safeguards the mechanical and electrical components of the pumps, as well as the workers who handle them. This strategic move simplifies maintenanc...
A New Angle on Progressive Cavity Pumps for the Wastewater Industry
All the Advantages without the Disadvantages of Conventional PC Pumps By: Aaron Renick, Vice President of Sales, Vogelsang USA Traditionally, progressive cavity (PC) pumps have been regarded as the best solution for the most demanding fluid pumping challenges. They excel at handling highly viscous, abrasive, and debris-laden media, making them particularly effective in wastewater treatment facilities. Despite these advantages, conventional PC pumps have gained a reputation for diff...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
Santa Barbara County North Branch Jail Expansion
February Issue 2026
