CH2M, Park City Municipal Corporation Strengthening Water Treatment for Leading Utility
SALT LAKE CITY- Park City Municipal Corporation recently selected CH2M to design a new water treatment facility set to create lasting improvements in the Utah mountain community ranked 4th in U.S. News & World Report's list of Best Small Towns to Visit in the USA. The new 3Kings Water Treatment Facility will aim to increase water security and sustainable utility of existing tunnel sources. The new facility is set to replace Park City's existing Spiro drinking water treatment plant. Before...
Gov. Edwards And The Water Institute Of The Gulf CEO Justin Ehrenwerth Announce Pact With Global Water Research Leader Deltares
BATON ROUGE, La. — Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards and President and CEO Justin Ehrenwerth of The Water Institute of the Gulf announced the Baton Rouge-based Water Institute has signed a memorandum of understanding with Deltares of the Netherlands to pursue world-class solutions in coastal protection and restoration. The research partners will focus on key areas — from software development and watershed modeling to infrastructure and nature-based solutions that preserve coastlines — as a pathway...
New Jersey Kangen Water Website Now Live — Garden State Residents Invited to Learn How to Enjoy Cleaner, Better Water Today
BRIDGETON, N.J., July 11, 2017 - With the official launch of New Jersey Kangen Water (http://www.newjerseykangenwater.com/), people in southern New Jersey can discover a superior solution for all their water needs — from drinking to cleaning to watering plants. A unique filtration process transforms ordinary tap water into a cleaner and better-tasting water called "Kangen Water." Residents who want better water today are encouraged to contact their local distributor, Maurice Bradley, and learn m...
PerkFilter System Receives NJCAT Verification and NJDEP Certification for Stormwater Treatment
LITTLETON, Colo. (JULY, 2017) – The performance of the PerkFilter™ media filtration system for stormwater treatment has been verified by the New Jersey Corporation for Advanced Technology (NJCAT), one of the most comprehensive, rigorous and recognized verification programs in the country. Additionally, the PerkFilter system has been certified by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) as an approved stormwater treatment device based on the NJCAT verification. The revolut...
The Financial Benefits of Great Water Tech’s Test and Treat Campaign
St. Paul, MN (06/29/17) – As governments continue to mandate testing for lead contamination in educational facilities, school districts, facilities managers, school boards, and superintendents must work within limited budgets to address contamination issues, all while being a responsible steward of taxpayer dollars. Some districts have seen estimates for complete infrastructure replacement ranging from $28 - $100 million. In 2015 one school district spent $19.8 million solely to replace or retro...
Lystek Wins Wastewater Technology & Company of the Year Awards for its Market Leading Solutions in Biosolids Management
Toronto, ON – On June 22, the 6th Annual Water’s Next Award ceremonies were held at the Sheraton Centre Hotel, in Toronto. As part of the proceedings, Cambridge-based Lystek International was presented with two, national Water’s Next Awards – the first in the Project/Technology – Wastewater category and the second for overall Company of the Year. The awards were presented to the company in recognition of their market-leading technical solutions, customer satisfaction and numerous achievements i...
Great Lakes Announces Receipt of $26 Million Award at Myrtle Beach
OAK BROOK, Ill., - Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (“Great Lakes”) (NASDAQ:GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services in the United States and a major provider of environmental and infrastructure services, announced today the receipt of a $26 million award for the Myrtle Beach Storm Damage Reduction Project. The scope of work includes placement of approximately 1.2 million cubic yards of material at North Myrtle Beach, Garden City and Surfside Beaches in South Carolina. The project...
Industry Award Winners Announced By Plastics Pipe Institute
IRVING, Texas - June 26, 2017 – The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI), announced this year's winners for its Members and Projects of the Year Awards Program at its Annual Meeting in Palm Beach, Florida on May 23, 2017 at the PGA National Resort and Spa. All entries submitted were reviewed, evaluated and voted upon by PPI members who hold leadership roles within PPI’s Divisions. Winners were selected based on outstanding service contributions to the industry, and exceptional achievements showc...
Large RCP Pipe Used to Reconstruct StormWater Outfalls for Post-Hurricane Sandy Resiliency Project in New Jersey
FOLSOM, N.J. (JUNE 2017) – As part of the Christie Administration’s post-Hurricane Sandy storm resiliency effort and part of the Sandy Hook to Barnegat Inlet Beach Erosion Control Project, Oldcastle Precast was contracted to supply 2,704 feet of reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) to extend several stormwater out-falls into the ocean in the area of Loch Arbour and Deal in Monmouth County, NJ. The overall project, pumping 1.4 million cubic yards of sand on 1.6 miles of beach in Elberon and Deal, as...
CH2M-Designed Water Reuse Project Wins Florida Water Environment Association Project of the Year Award
TAMPA BAY, Fla. - The Florida Water Environment Association recently chose the Central Pasco County Beneficial Water Reuse Project, the 4G Wetlands, as its 2016 David W. York Water Reuse Project of the Year Award-winner. The David W. York Water Reuse Awards recognize service in education, innovative facility design, published papers, research, excellence in water quality improvement, outstanding personal service, distinctive advertising, service in the operations field, plant safety and sever...