Norfolk, Virginia, Enlists Arcadis to Design Stormwater Flood Protections
Norfolk, Va., – Aug. 14, 2017 – Arcadis (EURONEXT: ARCAD), the leading global design and consultancy firm for natural and built assets, has been awarded an approximate $11.6 million contract by the City of Norfolk, Virginia, to design stormwater infrastructure enhancements to protect Ohio Creek communities against future flooding and continued sea level rise. Ohio Creek residents are regularly faced with flooding due to an outdated and undersized stormwater system unable to handle heavy loads...
Water Utilities Recognized for Future-Focused, Sustainable Innovations
Alexandria, VA – Twenty-five water utilities have been selected for recognition of their leadership in community engagement, watershed stewardship, and recovery of resources such as water, energy, and nutrients. Utility of the Future Today recognition celebrates the achievements of forward-thinking, innovative water utilities that are providing resilient value-added service to communities. The Utility of the Future framework provides a model for utilities of all sizes to achieve more effic...
Submersible Pumps Market to Surpass $16 Billion by 2026
According to TechSci Research report, “Global Submersible Pumps Market By Type, By Mode of Operation, By Power Rating, By Head, Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2012 – 2026", the global submersible pumps market is forecast to surpass $ 16 billion by 2026. Submersible pumps push the fluid from submerged position to the surface, and thus are in huge demand in industrial and agricultural sectors. Growing industrialization coupled with huge investments for infrastructure and water treatment dev...
Water Pumps Market in US to Cross $ 9.4 Billion by 2026
According to TechSci Research report, “United States Water Pumps Market, By Type, By Application, Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2012-2026”, water pumps market in the US is forecast to cross $9.47 billion by 2026. Centrifugal and positive displacement are the two major types of water pumps used in the US. Centrifugal pumps offer better flow rates at low pressures, whereas positive displacement pumps deliver high pressures at low flow rates. Oil & gas, water treatment, pharmaceuticals, pow...
Advanced Drainage Systems Acquires Duraslot, Inc
HILLIARD, Ohio – (August 3, 2017) – Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (“ADS”) (NYSE: WMS), a leading global manufacturer of water management products and solutions for commercial, residential, infrastructure and agricultural applications, today announced that it has acquired DURASLOT, Inc., a manufacturer of storm water collection surface drains used in a variety of construction applications. This transaction is consistent with ADS’ strategy of making synergistic tuck-in acquisitions to leverage t...
Resirkulere's Drill-out Water Management System Enters the Permian
MINOT, N.D. - Resirkulere USA, a total water management solutions provider offering real-time mobile water recycling and hydrocarbon separation for drill-outs and clean-outs, has announced a highly successful initial deployment into the prolific Permian Basin. "Our entry into West Texas is an important milestone to enhance operational efficiency and cost effectiveness within the Basins' completions process. The introduction of our mobile water management systems definitively reduces additional...
Bentley's AutoPIPE CONNECT Edition Now Includes, at No Additional Cost, ASME B31J
Bentley Systems is pleased to announce that its most recent update of AutoPIPE CONNECT Edition now supports ASME B31J piping code document calculations. The addition increases the accuracy of the stress intensification factors for tees based on the work done with FEA for 2012 and newer B31.1 and B31.3 codes. With ASME B31J, engineers can now access a feature technology preview that enables them to apply wind loads to their structural steel as well as their piping. This new analysis capability in...
AQUAOSO Launches Water Trading Platform in California
GRANITE BAY, Calif., July 31, 2017 - AQUAOSO™, an early-stage water management and trading platform that helps customers manage, identify, buy and sell water rights is launching a beta version of its water trading platform. This initial roll-out is intended to better connect buyers and sellers of water rights. "We are excited to bring advanced technology to water managers in California," said Christopher Peacock, CEO/Founder of AQUAOSO, a 20-year veteran of the water sector. "The beta vers...
Saving A Baltic Sea Island Paradise From Its Own Popularity
The Royal Swedish Yacht Club has teamed with Bluewater, a world leader in residential water purification technologies, to throw Sweden’s beautiful Baltic Sea island of Sandhamn a lifeline to help save it from acute water shortages and marine pollution. The yacht club and Bluewater today opened a game-changing public hydration station that turns Baltic Sea water into great-tasting drinking water and provide free drinking water on demand to the thousands of visitors who flock to the island during...
Trelleborg Provides Bespoke, Long Term Sealing Solution for Biggest Seaport in the Caspian Sea
Lelystad, NL - Trelleborg’s pipe seals operation has supplied the largest single order of its flexible Pipe-to-Manhole Connectors for the new $2 billion International Türkmenbaşı Seaport in Turkmenistan. With highly adaptable solutions, and a long term 25 year+ watertight seal warranty, Trelleborg was the only supplier able to provide bespoke seal connectors to this volume for the three different types of corrugated pipes used across the 1,200,000-square meter port. Turkish construction firm...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
Santa Barbara County North Branch Jail Expansion
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