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Wastewater Treatment Case Study: Whitemarsh Township
In February of 2019, Whitemarsh Township, located in Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania, contacted Chemtech International regarding FOG challenges they were experiencing with their collections system. Under Code Chapter 58, Whitemarsh Township's stormwater management is...
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The Importance of Good Quality Microbes in Your Lift Station
Microbes help us to maintain healthy digestion, they support entire ecosystems, and they can be used to great effect in our local communities. Lift stations – or pumping stations – perform vital functions in our communities, but they can become unpleasant and even dangerous if they are not properly maintained. This is why good quality microbes and bacteria are so vital in your lift station; read on to learn more.
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What Is A Chlorine Emergency Kit?
The Chlorine Institute Emergency Kit “A” is manufactured to the design specifications of the Chlorine Institute. The Emergency Kit “A” contains devices to stop leaks at the valve, fusible plug, and in the side walls of chlorine 100 & 150 lb cylinders, which conform to specification DOT 3A480. The cylinders have outside diameters between 8¼ and 10¾ inches and overall height from 39½ to 59 inches. The kit is designed for use with all configurations of standard chlorine cylinders. It is important to note, this kit should not be applied to a cylinder that is liquid full.
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What Is Wastewater?
Many people confuse the terms of wastewater and sewage. According to Wikipedia, wastewater is any water that has been corrupted by human waste, but can also include industrial pollutants, as well as surface, storm or sewer runoff. Sewage is a specific type of wastewater from human waste.
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Chlorine Gas Warning Signs To Watch For If Exposed
A leak of chlorine gas or spillage of chlorine liquid is no joke. The substance can be extremely harmful to anyone who comes into contact with it, causing a wide range of symptoms with varying degrees of severity.
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How 7 Companies Managed Their Total Suspended Solids (TSS) Problems
TSS includes any particles suspended in water which does not pass through a filter. As TSS levels increase, water begins to lose its ability to support aquatic life. Suspended solids also absorb heat from sunlight, increasing the water temperature and decreasing the level of dissolved oxygen, which may disrupt the water balance and can have an adverse effect on aquatic life.
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Soft Gel Capsule Drying Trays: Problems & Solutions
Trays are used in the pharmaceutical manufacturing of gel capsules as the main means of transportation during the drying process. There is a range of products that fulfill this duty, but there are many problems that make choosing the best product for the job a...
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The Best Chlorine Valves to Use in Your Facility
If your facility uses compressed gas cylinders and ton containers, you will need a durable set of chlorine valves. But choosing the right chlorine valves for your facility can be challenging for some site managers. You might not know which brand to choose or how to judge between one kind of valve and another. We’ll take a look at the best chlorine valves to use in the compressed gas industry, from mining and welding to alternative energy.
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How To Maintain A Safe And Reliable Septic Tank
If your house has a septic system, there are a few things you need to know to maintain a safe and reliable septic system. This will protect the investment in your home and will provide a septic system that works for years to come. The downside of ignoring your system...
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Why Using Vial Loading Trays Is Better For Your Vial Loading Machine
Vial loading machines take a large portion of the workload of manufacturing businesses around the world, and keeping them up and running properly is paramount in order to ensure this continued success. There are a lot of different ways that people do this, from...
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