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Arent You Swale!

How green infrastructure projects are sweeping
the nation, bringing environmental, social and
economic benefits to cities big and small.
Also Inside
Pump station retrofit
Filtration media comparison
Biological sludge treatment
Special Section
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CONTENTS
AUGUST 2016/VOLUME 32/No. 8
Features
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Arent You Swale! Pump Station Retrofit
How green infrastructure projects are sweeping the nation Riverside town receives much needed relief from torturous flood-
and bringing benefits to cities big and small. ing with installation of new pumps.
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Was hing to n Upda t e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 28 Pro d u c t F o c u s
New s Brief s ...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 43 N e w Pro d u c t s
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42 Pro d u c t s & Se r v ic e s : Ae r a t i o n S yst e m s
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Editors Letter
Knowledge plus sharing equals transformation
R
ecently, I sat down with Jeanne Bennett-Bailey, a major initiative that AWWA is emphasizing this year: the
AWWAs new president, to discuss the associa- water equation. In the water business, we have a lot of
tions top initiatives for the coming year, including technical folks and so we love equations, she said. And the
the unveiling of its new strategic plan. great thing about equations is they are solvable. The water
We had some new initiatives started in 2013 with our equation, she explained, is knowledge plus sharing equals
strategic planning, said Bennett-Bailey. We tweaked those transformation.
a little bit, but we really focused on our core The concept centers around workforce development. If
values. you look around any business in America right now, you are
These core values serve as the guid- going to see there are lots of baby boomers, she pointed
ing principles of the strategic plan and out. With an average of 10,000 of them reaching retirement
include: protect public health; safeguard age every day, the water industry is feeling an impact. So we
the environment; share best practices; need to make sure that we are attracting folks into our pro-
inspire innovation; and foster diversi- fession, she said. This is a really amazing profession to be a
ty and inclusion. part of, and the water equation is focused on that.
Bennett-Bailey also highlighted With that in mind, AWWA, in conjunction with its 43 mem-
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ber sections, aims to have the largest water scholarship pro- from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics that an additional
gram in the world. Our manufacturers and associates have 7,000 water and wastewater operators will be needed over
a number of scholarships already going, and we introduced a the next decade, educational funding is clearly an integral
new scholarship in January, she said. Called the One AWWA component of the water equation.
Operator Scholarship, it already has support from 29 sections. Another is the Community Engineering Corps. This is an
Money for the scholarship comes from matching funds opportunity for folks to go into neighboring communities to
from AWWA and the participating sections, funds that are help them out with the projects that they couldnt get off the
focused directly on operator training. Considering estimates ground, or engineering skills or expertise that they dont have
the finances to do themselves, explained Bennett-Bailey. So
its an opportunity to give back within our communities, she
added.
So the water equation, the scholarships, the communi-
ty engineering corps, transforming our future what better
way to attract young people than to say we believe in you
so much, we are going to invest in you, she stated. Thats
really what the water equation is about.
Angela Godwin
Chief Editor, WaterWorld
Vice President/Group Publisher Marla Barnes

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Product Showcase
Peristaltic metering pump Non-contact radar transmitter
Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Groups Magnetrol International has launched the Pulsar Model R96 Non-Contact
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Washington Update
Enviro Group Claims

Lead Problem Is More
Widespread Than Thought
BY PATRICK CROW
T
he Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) may obscure lead contamination. For example, they can
has reported that more than 18 million Americans monitor at the locations least likely to have lead problems or
received drinking water in 2015 from systems that can use sampling methods that minimize the odds of finding
had lead violations. high lead levels.
The environmental group said the lead problem could be NRDC said that after years of complaints about such tech-
even greater because many water systems known to have niques, EPA issued a guidance last February discouraging
such violations including the one in Flint, Mich. were these methods.
not reported as having lead violations in the government The environmental group, along with local partners, has
database designed to track such problems. filed a lawsuit seeking to require Flint to comply with fed-
Shoddy data collection, lax enforcement of the law, and eral law governing safe drinking water and replace its lead
cities gaming the system have created a potent brew of lead service lines.
violations and unsafe drinking water from the water supplies Meanwhile, 61 members of the House of Representatives
used by millions of people, NRDC Health Program Director have urged EPA to reduce the 90th percentile lead action lev-
Erik Olson said. el measurements that trigger corrective actions from a water
The report analyzed Environmental Protection Agency system to 10 parts-per-billion (ppb) standard.
(EPA) data on violations of the Lead and Copper Rule and The 59 Democrats and two Republicans wrote EPA that a
subsequent enforcement actions. It said 5,363 community lead action level of 10 ppb would reflect the latest science
water systems serving more than 18 million people were on incidence and health effects from lead in drinking water
cited for rule violations. Those included failure to treat to and effective notification of elevated levels. The congress-
reduce lead levels, failure to monitor for lead, and failure to men said a 10 ppb standard also would align with World
report test results to citizens or the government. Health Organization guidelines as well as the European
NRDC said not everyone served by these systems may Union Council Directive on drinking water.
have excessive lead in their water; only a small percentage EPA plans to update the Lead and Copper Rule next year.
of homes were tested and lead levels can vary from home The current regulation requires community water systems to
to home. It said from 15 million to 22 million Americans periodically sample water for lead contamination at consum-
receive water through service lines that can leach lead into er taps. If more than 10 percent of samples exceed 15 ppb,
tap water. the utility must initiate actions such as additional monitoring,
Olson said nine out of ten of the water systems with rule corrosion control treatment, source water monitoring, lead
violations never faced any formal enforcement and penalties service line replacement, and public education/notification.
were sought in only 3 percent of the cases. The message The congressmen sent their letter just days after the House
sent to water suppliers that knowingly violate the law is of Representatives discovered that it had drinking water prob-
clear: There is no cop on the beat, Olson said. lems of its own. Fountains in the Cannon building were dis-
NRDC said the fact that Flint was not on the list of Lead connected after they tested for more than 15 ppb of lead.
and Copper Rule violators indicates that the problem of Cannon, the oldest of the House office buildings, was con-
lead-contaminated water likely is much broader than previ- structed in 1908 when lead pipes for drinking water were
ously understood because EPA audits have long established common. WW
that many drinking water violations do not show up in the
database. About the Author: Patrick Crow covered the U.S. Congress and federal agencies for
The report said in cities like Flint, Chicago, and Philadel- 21 years as a reporter for industry magazines. He has reported on water issues for
phia, where localized lead spikes may put the public at risk, the past 15 years. Crow is now an Austin, Texas-based freelance writer.
officials allegedly have gamed water testing in ways that
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Arent You
SWALE! How green infrastructure projects
are sweeping the nation, bringing
environmental, social and
economic benefits to
cities big and small.
BY SARAH FISTER GALE
Atlantas historic Fourth Ward is home to a nine million gallon deten-

tion pond that captures stormwater runoff from nearby Clear Creek
basin, which reduces flooding in the area while creating a sustainable
green space for the neighborhood.
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G
reen stormwater infrastructure has become a
mainstream strategy for cities across the country
to reduce the risk of combined sewer overflows
and naturally filter water before returning it to the water ta-
ble. But its impact is being felt well beyond the water utility.
Unlike gray infrastructure, which exists out of sight and un-
derground, green systems take the shape of parks, rain gar-
dens, and landscaped roads that add beauty and open space
for the community to enjoy.
It ties together resource recovery and a strong sense of
community benefit, said Adam Krantz, CEO of the Nation-
A six-mile retrofit of roads in southeast Atlanta with permeable pavers
al Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) in Wash-
will provide seven million gallons of stormwater relief once the project
ington, D.C. Krantz noted that green infrastructure plays
is complete later this year.
a prominent role in the Utility of the Future Blueprint for
Action, an annual report jointly produced by NACWA, the These projects provide us with more relief at lower costs
Water Environment Federation (WEF), and the Water Envi- than gray infrastructure options, said Todd Hill, director of
ronment Research Foundation (WERF), outlining how waste- environmental restoration for Atlantas Bureau of Watershed
water utilities are progressing beyond simply complying with Protection. And they are a lot more appealing to the com-
the Clean Water Act to actually improve environmental per- munity, he noted. Since the city began installing the perme-
formance while lowering costs, increasing revenue and help- able pavers, which look like interlocking patio bricks, several
ing boost the local economy. communities have requested similar projects in their neigh-
Green infrastructure is still in its infancy, he said, but borhoods. They dont realize why we are doing it, they just
utilities and regulators are getting more comfortable with like the way it looks.
the value it brings, especially as major cities like Philadelphia,
Seattle and Atlanta demonstrate impressive results through SEATTLE SETS A LOFTY GOAL
these investments. We are getting to the point where there Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) has had similar success with
is sufficient information about what works, and those who green infrastructure investments. The utility has partnered
have done it are open to sharing their successes and mento- with King County Wastewater Treatment Division to man-
ring other cities. age 700 million gallons of polluted runoff with green infra-
structure by 2025. Partnering with King County has helped
ONCE A POND A TIME IN GEORGIA us leverage our resources to grow the green infrastructure
Atlanta has been a leader in green infrastructure since program, said Susan Harper, head of public involvement,
implementing its first system in 2011: a two-acre pond and planning and partnerships for SPU.
surrounding park built in the citys historic Fourth Ward. The The program covers a variety of public projects across
nine million gallon detention pond captures stormwater run- Seattle and King County, including a series of bioretention
off from nearby Clear Creek basin, which reduces flooding cells, or rain gardens, along roadsides that use a combination
in the area while creating a sustainable green space for the of soil, trees and native plants to promote infiltration, water
neighborhood. Atlantas Department of Watershed Manage- storage, and slow release of stormwater. The city is also in
ment partnered with the parks department and the Atlanta the planning stages of its Swales on Yale project, where they
BeltLine to fund the $14 million project, which was a frac- will build shallow channels in the low-lying Yale neighbor-
tion of the $40 million the city initially planned to spend for hood to catch stormwater runoff and allow sediment to settle
an underground tunnel to address flooding in the area. This out before the water is discharged into Lake Union. The
project brought environmental, social and economic benefits swales add aesthetic appeal to the streetside and they will
to the Fourth Ward, said Cory Rayburn, construction proj- filter pollutants that would otherwise end up in the lake,
ect manager for the citys environmental restoration division. Harper said.
We are very proud of that. Though perhaps the most innovative aspect of the pro-
The city has since launched several additional green in- gram is RainWise, a community engagement effort that
frastructure projects from small rain gardens in city parking offers education and rebates to homeowners for managing
lots to a six-mile retrofit of roads in southeast Atlanta with runoff from their roofs and driveways using cisterns and rain
permeable pavers that will provide seven million gallons of gardens. Participants must use certified contractors, most of
stormwater relief once the project is complete later this year. whom are small business owners in the community, to imple-
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DRUG DENS TO RAIN GARDENS
Utilities in bigger cities like Atlanta and Seattle can benefit

from having deeper pockets and bigger networks to support
these projects. But you dont have to be a wealthy city to
make green infrastructure work, said Andy Kricun, executive
director and chief engineer for the Camden County Munici-
pal Utilities Authority (CCMUA) in Camden, New Jersey. He
argues that the value proposition for green infrastructure can
be even higher in smaller and poorer communities that are in
desperate need of infrastructure improvements.
And he should know. Camden is an economically stressed
city, and one of the poorest in the nation, he said. But its be-
Seattles Swale on Yale project will include shallow channels in the low
lying Yale neighborhood to catch stormwater runoff and allow sediments
to settle out before the water is discharged into Lake Union. Photo cour-
tesy of Seattle Public Utilities.
ment the projects and apply for the rebates. The program
has spawned job training and helped new businesses grow,
which adds further value to the program, said John Phillips,
water quality planner and project manager for King County.
RainWise has grown quickly in part because several lo-
cal environmental groups, including Sustainable Seattle and
12,000 Rain Gardens, are encouraging their members to
participate because it aligns with their own agendas. The
support of these groups give RainWise additional credibility
and grassroots appeal, Harper said. It helps their members
understand that this is bigger than just a city project. The The Ferry Avenue Branch Library rain garden was installed as part of
program has already helped Seattle achieve 100 million gal- the CamdenSMART initiative to intercept, treat, and infiltrate stormwa-
lons of its 700 million gallon goal. ter runoff from a portion of the librarys roof.
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development in recent years, thanks in
part to Kricuns relentless commitment
to environmental stewardship. When he
joined the organization 20 years ago, the
city had 28 identified contamination sites,
and so much industry along the river that
the community couldnt even access the
water. The city also channeled all waste-
water to a single plant in a small commu-
nity that had no odor controls in place.
We had the permits to run it, and the
odor was considered collateral damage,
he said.
But over time, his team decided they
could do better. They began by mak-
ing small changes to lessen the plants
impact by installing odor control equip-
ment and setting a zero tolerance policy
for pollution. Then they focused on how
they could give back to the community.
That led them to acquire and transform
a contaminated riverfront chemical fac-
tory into a 10-acre park and fishing pier
that controls stormwater runoff into
the river while also giving the people of
Camden access to the river. It helped
revitalize the neighborhood, he said.
That was just the beginning. CCMUA
is now part of a collaborative green in-
frastructure team that includes the New
Jersey Department of Environmental
Protection, NJ Tree Foundation, Rut-
gers, Camden City and Coopers Ferry
Partnership and other groups. Called
CamdenSMART, the partnership works
to reduce flooding through the instal-
lation of rain gardens, pervious paving,
tree planting, and stream daylighting,
whereby buried streams are opened up
and returned to their natural states. All
of these projects have helped take pres-
sure off the citys undersized combined
sewer system while improving quality of
life in the city, he said. In one example,
his team tore down an abandoned gas
station that had been commandeered as
a drug house and replaced it with a rain
garden. It makes the neighborhood
better, said Kricun.
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vortex conditions as well as pump submergence problems.
Retrofit Ends The enhancement of the clear well addressed these condi-
tions with the introduction of an inlet distribution channel,
dividing walls at the pumps, and a prismatic splitter under
Stormwater each pump. These physical guides, along with the liquid level
control program, addressed the vortex conditions as well as
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Pump replacement included a strong preference by the
Riverside town receives Lyndhurst officials for a submersible-pump solution. Lynd-
relief from torturous flooding hurst DPW was already very familiar with Flygts reliability
and the services provided by Pumping Services Inc., the pump
after the installation of new
manufacturers local representative. After careful review of the
pumps dramatically improves pump design and suitability for the desired flow conditions,
stormwater pumping station Lyndhurst decided to go with mixed flow units. This type of
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or many years, residents of Lyndhurst, N.J., have selected Flygt submersible mixed flow pump could operate
been tormented by different types of flooding in in a less than ideal wet well layout. The selected pumps have
several parts of town. Severe flooding occurred the capability of handling difficult flood water debris which
in 1999 as a result of Hurricane Floyd; a noreaster in 2007 often contains branches, leaves, weeds, trash, and sediment
caused additional stormwater problems; in 2011, over 150 like sand, silt, mud, and soil without clogging.
homes were flooded by Hurricane Irene; and the devastation The previously installed pumps were conventional long
Hurricane Sandy left in its path in 2012 is widely known. Resi- shaft pumps that were placed into service in the 1950s. They
dents were increasingly becoming concerned about their per- were replaced with two 135-horsepower Flygt Model LL3602
sonal safety as well as property values. submersible stormwater pumps. Now the stormwater station
The Lyndhurst Sewer Department is responsible for main- has a reliable capacity of 36,000 gpm.
taining sewer mains, catch basins, manholes and sewer lat- The new submersible mixed flow pumps have the same
erals. The township has a total of 990 catch basins, of which 135-HP motor rating as the old pumps, but these pumps in-
180 are Bergen Countys and 45 are the State of New Jerseys. deed are working, said project manager Patrick Carberry,
There are 67 outfalls that help drain stormwater to the Hack- P.E., from Neglia Engineering, the consultant on the project.
ensack and Passaic Rivers. The town also has three sanitary Even when the pump capacity rating (on paper) remains
pumping stations and one stormwater pumping station.
Failing, old, long shaft pumps at Lyndhursts stormwater
station were out on maintenance issues more often than they
were in operation. Existing pumping equipment was noisy,
prone to blockage by debris, and suffered from lube system
problems. Removing the equipment for service was not only
a challenge, it was also expensive. Reliability and performance
issues seemed to rear their ugly heads during the most severe
storm events and eventually became intolerable.
Key elements of the improvement of the townships storm-
water pumping station design included:
Improving hydraulic inlet conditions in the clear well.
Procuring robust replacement pumps that are compact
and can handle the fibrous debris from a flooding river.
Providing a system of monitoring and control of the
pumping station, especially during times of inaccessibility.
The inlet conditions of a stormwater pumping station can Lyndhurst DPWs new pumphouse structure includes two 135-horse-
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In the past, the stormwater pumping from high tides is located in a park
station could only be controlled at the area south of the confluence of the
pumping station. During major flood- Passaic and Third Rivers at Tontine and
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water level of the Passaic River at the stormwater pumping station.
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the Newhall County Water District. Yet with Califor- meters that were deemed beyond repair, or those that
nias deep drought entering its fourth year, overseeing clearly were not tracking usage accurately. For instance,
Newhalls water system has become about much more in April 2012 an Octave was installed at an apartment
than cost efficiency. Water conservation has become ex- complex where the need to effectively measure low
tremely important, explained Alvord, as well as the abil- flows was acute. Because it is almost entirely inside
ity to accurately monitor how much water is being used. uses, you really need to measure every single drop that
Alvords team has enlisted a powerful ally in the effort goes through there, Alvord said. Within a short time af-
to operate the most efficient and effective water system ter installing the Octave, it became clear that plenty of
possible: Master Meter Octave ultrasonic meters. water had been averting detection with the old metering
system. Over the course of one year, Newhall recorded
MEASURING EVERY LAST DROP a 47 percent spike in consumption from the apartments,
Master Meter Octave meters offer a and generated a $48,000 increase in annual revenue.
compelling value proposition. They are All told, nine Octave meters have been installed be-
easier to install and maintain than tradi- tween 2011 and 2013. While some of those meters do
tional mechanical meters, are extremely not service as large a customer base as the first two me-
durable, and are highly effective at con- ters, the total annual increase in revenue from the other
sistently measuring low and high flows in seven meters was $31,000, and a 41 percent increase in
a wide range of situations. consumption was measured.
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occurred in 2011. At the time, a turbine meter that ser- boosted revenues and facilitated more accurate meter-
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was not effectively registering low-flow uses, Newhall ing is significantly reduced. As the system transitions to
opted to replace the meter with an 8-inch Octave. the Octave meters, Alvord foresees a day when Newhall
The results were impressive. In the first year, revenue will be able to discontinue its annual contracted testing
increased by $52,000, with a 39 percent increase in con- program entirely, another cost and efficiency savings.
sumption registered on just one meter. Indeed, the Octave meters have made life easier for
The way we looked at Mike Alvord and his team as they work to operate as ef-
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the amount of water we Octave meters we have installed have already paid for
were unable to measure be- themselves several times over, Alvord said. Weve
fore, Alvord said. These already decided to move forward and replace our en-
meters not only help the tire system with the Octave meters. It just makes sense
bottom line in terms of from an economic and conservation standpoint. WW
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AMR and AMI allow utilities and municipalities of all sizes
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greater operational control over their systems.
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Think of Automated Meter Reading (AMR) like read- can reply to it and even act on it.
ing this article in print. Youre able to get great infor- AMI ties together more city or utility departments,
mation that improves your organization and helps you from engineering and operations to asset management
better serve customers. Its not interactive, but it meets and planning departments. On top of that, AMI has built-
your needs month in and month out. in tools to enhance customer service and satisfaction.
AMR delivers similar benefits as it automatically The network backbone of AMI from Sensus is the
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tion from water meters without the need for a manual consumption data on the industrys only private, storm-
meter read. These systems can be walk-by, drive-by or hardened network at more than two times the power
fixed-base and they can all deliver one-way commu- of competitive systems. The private network means
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utilities the expense of visiting each and every meter share frequencies. Your data is always a priority and is
while streamlining and improving the accuracy of data transmitted securely and reliably over a spectrum that is
collection. Billing is based on near protected by federal law. Whats more, Sensus makes it
real-time consumption rather than easy for utilities to migrate from AMR to AMI.
estimates from past or predicted
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manage water use. your meters, Sensus can address your current needs and
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A comparison of technologies and of unfiltered water through the filter bed.
optimization of performance The performance of any media bed will be inversely pro-
portional to the flow velocity, which is a function of the fil-
BY DR. HOWARD DRYDEN
ter diameter, its surface area and bed depth (Darcys Law).2
One of the key issues in the drinking water industry is abil-
M
edia bed mechanical sand filtration systems ity to remove Cryptosporidium, which is almost completely
comprise gravity flow, pressure and moving bed resistant to chlorine and only measures 4 microns in size.
continuous backwash filtration systems. In all Figure 1 compares the performance of activated filter me-
cases the most common mechanical filtration media is quartz dia (AFM) and Leighton Buzzard sand from England. The
silica sand. The quality of quartz sand is a variable depending slower the filter flow velocity the higher the performance.
upon the country and the location of the deposit. There is a The relationship is exponential but the coefficient depends
requirement for a consistent quality of filter media for all in- on the media characteristics and particle size used for per-
dustries using media bed filtration in order to standardize and formance evaluation.
optimize the filtration process. Applications include drinking Water treatment systems tend to operate at the highest
water treatment, pretreatment prior to membranes, industri- possible water flow rates in order to save space and reduce
al process water and tertiary treatment of wastewater. Filter capital cost. AFM has been shown to provide performance
media quality is critical for filters that have a pressure gradient advantages over sand, which permits higher water flow rates
across the bed, such as horizontal filters, or filters that have
Figure 1. Filtration Performance Removing 4-Micron Particles at
not been installed on a perfectly level base. Different Water Flow Velocities
HISTORY 100
Sand has been used for over 200 years in Europe as a

90 AFM
means of filtering drinking water. A company in Scotland in
1804 was the first documented report of a company using Sand
80
sand in a slow bed sand filter.1 Slow bed sand filters typically
operate at a water flow velocity of 0.1 m/hr and use a coarse
70
Filtration Performance (%)
grade of sand and gravel. The filters depend on maturation

of the sand as a biological filter before they provide adequate
mechanical water filtration. 60
FLOW RATES 50
Slow bed sand filters provide excellent water quality and
are still used for the treatment of drinking water. Approxi- 40
mately 15 percent of all water supplies in the UK currently
use slow bed filters, but they are being phased out in favor of 30
Rapid Gravity Filters (RGF) and pressure sand filters in order
to save space. RGF filters for drinking water operate at a wa- 20
ter flow velocity of 6 m/hr whereas pressure filters typically
operate at 12 m/hr. The water flow velocities of RGF and
10
pressure filters are therefore 60 to 120 times faster than slow
bed filters. The higher water velocities change the biodynam-
0
ics of the filtration process, which impacts filter performance
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
leading to bio-instability and transient wormhole channeling
Water Flow Velocity (m/hr)
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and reduced capita cost of installations. Typically 25 percent pends upon the passage of water through the filter bed and
higher water flow rates can be used with AFM over sand the ability to remove the collected solids during the back-
while still maintaining a better performance. wash phase. The zeolite clinoptilolite initially provides very
Filtration performance also depends upon filter configu- good filtration, but the media rapidly biofouls, especially at
ration. Horizontal filters save space and maximize surface high water temperatures (above 20C) in nutrient-rich water.
area, and bed depth is shallower, which reduces adsorption The rapid growth rate of bacterium and the production of
capacity for small particles. Also, a differential pressure gra- bacterial alginate exopolysaccharides cause coagulation of
dient across the bed reduces performance when compared the filter bed5 which results in transient wormhole channel-
to vertical filters that have a consistent pressure gradient and ing. The alginates are actually advantageous in slow bed fil-
a deep bed. The differential pressure promotes biofouling of ters6 and can improve filtration performance. In rapid gravity
sand, biodynamic instability and transient wormhole chan- and pressure sand filters the alginates lead to blockage and
neling; these problems are largely resolved by using AFM, bio-instability of sand beds. Backwashing will not remove
which does not suffer from biofouling. biofilm or prevent biofouling. Indeed, continuously fluidized
sand beds make excellent biofilters for bacterial nitrification.7
PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL
During the run-phase large solids will accumulate on the BACKWASHING: WHAT GOES IN MUST COME OUT
top of the filter bed and small solids will penetrate the bed. Proper backwashing is very important. Under German
Small particles attracted by electrical (Van der Waals) forc- DIN standards the bed should be fluidized and expanded by
es may become trapped on the surface of the media. Sand 20 percent for a period of 5 minutes. The velocity of the wa-
and most media carry a negative charge or zeta potential. ter required to achieve the required bed expansion is a func-
In water treatment, coagulants and flocculants, such as Lan- tion of the bulk bed density of the media, particle size, and
thanum chloride, aluminum chloride, ferric chloride, polyalu- shape, as well as the temperature and density of the water.
minum chloride (PAC) or polyelectrolytes, may be applied Sand with a particle size distribution (PSD) between 0.5 and
to drop the zeta potential, increase coagulation and floccu- 1.0 mm requires a flow velocity in the region of 55 m/hr at
lation, as well as increase electrical attraction. In some ap- 28C for fresh water.
plications, including pretreatment prior to membranes, the Backwashing is critical; any solids or organic matter re-
use of chemicals would not be advisable. Reduction of zeta maining in the filter bed after a backwash will simply act as
potential and coagulation can nevertheless be achieved by a food source for the growth of more bacterium and pro-
the rapid movement of water using cavitating static mixers duction of exopolysaccharides. However, we know that even
such as a zeta potential mixer (ZPM) or by slightly increasing sand beds fluidized 100 percent of the time make very good
redox potential by application of ozone. biofilters,8 so backwashing of sand is never 100 percent ef-
In addition to mechanical and electrical attraction, there fective. Organic matter and particles will become embed-
will also be some degree of molecular sieve filtration. This ded in the alginate and will remain after a backwash and
will be the case with activated carbon, and to a lesser extent will continue to feed heterotrophic bacteria. Gradually the
with new sand. The ability of sand to adsorb is a function sand biofilm layer will mineralize with calcium, magnesium,
of the silicon-to-aluminum ratio and how the molecules are ammonium and phosphate to form calcites or struvite. The
configured. An example of natural ion exchange molecular biofilm becomes more stable, alginate production increases
sieve sand is the zeolitic sand clinoptilolite.3,4 and filtration performance gradually decreases until a point
Zeolites are used in water treatment as a mechanical fil- when a media change is required.
tration media and also as an ion exchange mineral for the
selective removal of ammonium and radioactive nucleotides GLASS MEDIA AND SAND
from fresh water. Zeolites cannot be used for marine systems Glass is an aluminosilicate manufactured from silica sand
or water with a high TDS because the competing cations will or from the re-melt of glass bottles. It has a similar chemi-
prevent ion exchange. In freshwater systems zeolites provide cal composition to sand but may contain metal oxides such
a good substrate for the growth of autotrophic nitrifying bac- as aluminum or ferric (from amber glass) or manganese and
teria, a characteristic that is likely due to the adsorption of chromium (from green glass).
ammonium into the mineral and its availability to be metab- In 1984, I used glass as a filter media alternative to the
olized by autotrophic species such as Nitrosomonas spp. zeolite clinoptilolite as a means of filtering water in a recircu-
lating aquaculture system (RAS) for eels and Atlantic salmon.
BIOFOULING AND WORMHOLE CHANNELING The glass was initially used as a feedstock for the manufac-
The performance of any mechanical filtration media de- ture of synthetic zeolites. The glass was subsequently used
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that there has been no detailed comparison of sand media
performance from different deposits or different countries.
IFTS TESTING
The Institut de la Filtration et des Techniques Sparatives
(IFTS) is recognized as being the leading institute in Europe
for the testing of water filter technology. As part of the de-
velopment of a new International ISO 14034 standard for
Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) of product per-
formance in the water industry, glass media from different
manufacturers in Europe were evaluated by IFTS. The three
basic tests conducted included: run phase efficiency; injected
mass test; and backwash performance.
RUN PHASE PARTICLE SIZE REMOVAL

Seven different types of glass media and one sand media
were tested. The sand was from the Leighton Buzzard deposit
in England. The silica sand was recognized by IFTS to be one of
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the performance. Two grades of AFM were tested: Grade 0 is with AFM, vertical pressure or RGF filters should be used. The
fine-grade media with a PSD from 0.25 to 0.50; Grade 1 AFM run phase should be less than 20 m/hr and differential pres-
is typical of most filter-grade media with a PSD of 0.4 to 1.0. sure should never exceed 0.4 bar. It is also best to backwash
The PSD of all the media tested approximated to a standard the media at least once a week at a water flow that fluidizes
16 x 30 mesh size. the bed by more than 20 percent for a period of 5 minutes, or
The test was performed in a 150 mm diameter column with until the backwash water runs clear.
a 900 mm bed depth at a flow velocity of 20 m/hr and tem- There is a wide choice of filter media available. The sand
perature of 23C. At 5 micron particle size, AFM Grade 1 was tested was the best sand available, and the best performing fil-
removing more than 97 percent of all particles and sand was ter media as shown by IFTS data was AFM activated filter me-
removing 72 percent. Vitrosphere filter media, manufactured dia. The results reflect the performance of new sand; as sand
from glass spheres, showed zero particle removal at 5 microns ages, it will gradually become a biofilter and mechanical filtra-
(see Fig. 2).
Figure 3. Backwash Efficiency
A mass balance was conducted on the data, as it is very im-
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tion performance will deteriorate over the following months.
The clarity of water is a function of the zeta potential of
all particles in suspension. As redox potential increases, zeta
potential decreases. When zeta potential is zero you have the
lowest turbidity. Prior to filtration the water should have a re-
dox potential over 300 mv; this may be achieved by aeration
of the water. For manganese removal the potential should be
500 mv. In addition to aeration, chemicals such as ozone or
chlorine dioxide may be required to remove manganese.
We recommend the use of a ZPM prior to filtration. The
cavitating ZPM static mixer will drop the zeta potential and
can raise the redox potential. The injection of cationic co-
agulants and flocculants such as All-Polyfloc (APF) will drop
the zeta potential, clarify the water, increase redox potential
and allow AFM to remove micron and sub-micron particles
and even chemicals from solution. AFM Grade 0 will remove
>99.7 percent of all particles down to 3 microns; AFM Grade
1 will remove more than 97 percent down to 5 microns. How-
ever, when AFM Grade 1 is combined with a ZPM, coagula-
tion and flocculation, it will nominally remove most particles
down to 0.1 micron, as well as much smaller particles and
even chemicals from solution. WW
About the Author: Howard Dryden has a PhD in marine biology, specializing in wa-
ter treatment using molecular sieve ion exchange filtration with the zeolitic sand
boldly go
where no aerator or mixer
clinoptilolite. Dryden Aqua was formed on the basis of applied research and the
has gone before.
development of a novel water treatment process, which includes AFM, an activat-
ed filter media to replace sand.
References
1. Filtration of Water Supplies, World Health Organization. http://www.who.int/
water_sanitation_health/publications/ssf2.pdf
2. Darcy, H. Les Fontaines Publiques de la Ville de Dijon, Dalmont, Paris, 1856.
Aqua-Jet aerator featuring
3. Dryden, H. T. and L. R. Weatherley. Aquaculture treatment by ion exchange: Fold-a-Float technology.
II. Selectivity studies with clinoptilolite at 0.01N. Agricultural Engineering, 6:
51-68, 1987.
The Fold-a-Float self-deploying, segmented oat
4. Dryden, H. T. and L. R. Weatherley. Aquaculture water treatment by ion-ex- from Aqua-Aerobic is lowering capital costs while
removing THMs from enclosed water reservoirs through
change: I. Capacity of Hector clinoptilolite at 0.01-0.05N. Agricultural Engi-
openings as narrow as 30 inches.
neering, 6: 39-50, 1987.
This patent-pending oat technology is engineered to
5. Dryden H.T. The removal of ammonium by selective ion exchange filtration us- self-deploy when it meets the surface water in a tank
ing the natural zeolite Clinoptilote, Heriot Watt University, Dept. of Chemical or basin. Once in-place, the Fold-a-Float may be tted
with an Aqua-Jet aerator or AquaDDM mixer power
Engineering. 1984. section to provide efcient aeration or mixing.
6. Law, S., et al. Visualisation of the establishment of a heterotrophic biofilm with-
Fold-a-Float units are ideal for applications where
in the schmutzdecke of a slow sand filter using scanning electron microscopy, conventional equipment simply cant go.
Biofilm, Volume 6, Paper 1 (BF01001), 2001.
7. Losordo, T.M., et al. Recirculating Aquaculture Tank Production Systems: A Re-
view of Component Options, Southern Regional Aquaculture Center, Publica-
tion No. 453, April 1999.
8. ibid.
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News Briefs
EPA finalizes revised selenium water

quality criteria
The Environmental Protection Agency has released updated
recommendations for the pollutant selenium in fresh water,
replacing the agencys 1999 recommendations.
The 2016 updates reflect scientific information that indi-
cates that selenium toxicity to aquatic life is primarily based
on organisms consuming selenium-contaminated food rather
than direct exposure to selenium dissolved in water.
The new criterion has four elements two that are fish-tis-
sue based and two that are water based and EPA recom-
mends that states includes all four elements in their standards.
Later this year EPA intends to release for public comment
draft technical support materials to assist states in addressing
National Weather Service creates
implementation questions such as fish tissue monitoring.
new office to predict floods For more information, visit epa.gov/wqc. WW
The National Weather Service announced it is creating a new
Office of Water Prediction to help the agency support water
resources management efforts and flood and drought plan-
ning at the local, state and federal levels.
Employees from various NWS centers will staff the office and
NOAAs Tom Graziano has been named Acting Director. WW
Ohio officials charge ex-water

operator over Sebring lead
contamination crisis
The former operator of the Sebring, Ohio, water plant has
been charged for his role in failing to notify the public about Hudson River dredging project. Photo: USEPA
elevated lead levels in their tap water last summer.
James Bates was charged with two counts of failing to pro- PCB cleanup shows progress on
vide timely notice of lead tap water results to affected resi- Hudson River
dents and one count of failing to provide timely public edu- Long-term cleanup of PCB contamination of the Hudson River
cation following the lead and copper monitoring period. Both appears to making modest progress, according to data pre-
charges are misdemeanors. WW sented in July by EPA Deputy Branch Chief Marc Greenberg.
Speaking to members of a Community Advisory Group,
Philly water department to change Greenberg said that while its not yet safe to consume fish
lead-testing procedure from the Hudson River, the massive dredging project com-
pleted last year by GE with EPA oversight appears to be hav-
In response to state recommendations, Philadelphia Water De- ing a positive effect.
partment will make changes to its process for testing tap water The dredging project impacted a 40-mile stretch of the up-
for lead to comply with EPA guidelines. per Hudson River between Fort Edward and Troy, New York.
The utility will no longer instruct residents to remove aera- After an expected initial spike in PCB levels in fish tis-
tors or let tap water run before taking a sample. sue following the dredging, concentrations are now below
Since 2006, EPA has recommended leaving aerators in tact 1997 levels.
and not flushing water for six hours prior to lead testing. The current range of PCB levels in fish is between 1 and 5
Philadelphias lead-testing process has been the subject of parts per million. The goal is 0.05 ppm.
much criticism in recent months and is at the center of a class EPA says several more years of data will be needed to
action lawsuit filed by residents in early June. understand the projects full impact on reducing PCB levels
The city said it plans to test 50 homes with the new process in fish. The agency expects to publish a 5-year review next
over the next six months. WW April. WW
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Products & Services: Tanks & Structures
Storage solutions Eductors for in-tank operations
Aquastore storage solutions Jacoby-Tarbox Tank Liquid
from CST include tanks, reser- Agitators (TLAs) are
voirs, standpipes and compos- eductors designed for in-
ite elevated tanks. Aquastores tank applications, and pro-
Vitrium glass-fused-to- vide an effective method to
steel/enamel coating and patented Edgecoat technology is a low main- mix liquids in either open or
tenance, NSF-approved coating that never needs painting. Turnkey instal- closed tanks of any shape
lation by the companys world-class dealer network provides a local single or size. Tarbox AccuBlend
point of contact for the life of your tank. Aquastore tanks meet all standard analysis from Clark-Reliance Corporation is provided to potential purchas-
design codes such as AWWA D-103, ANSI/NSF Standard 61, AISC, FM ers of Jacoby-Tarbox TLAs. This computerized simulation provides a high-
codes and NFPA Standard 22. ly visual analysis of the stages of mixing, flow and directional velocities,
CST Industries turnover time, and a digital rendering of the vessel being mixed via TLAs.
www.aquastore.com It is ideal for helping to assess blending in small vessels, open basins and
Circle No. 206 on Reader Service Card large storage tanks.
Jacoby-Tarbox, a product of the Clark-Reliance Corporation
Prestressed concrete tanks www.clark-reliance.com
DN Tanks specializes in the design and construction of AWWA D110 pre- Circle No. 209 on Reader Service card
stressed concrete tanks used for potable water, wastewater, chilled wa-
ter and other liquids. With Wire-wound prestressed concrete tanks
over 130 years of combined Preloads wire-wound prestressed con-
experience, and nearly 3,000 crete tanks meet the water storage and
tanks ranging in capacity from wastewater treatment needs of thou-
70,000 gallons to 40 million sands of communities and business-
gallons, DN Tanks offers ex- es worldwide. Preload offers custom
panded construction capacity, design and construction of tanks in a
technical expertise and profi- shape, size and architectural style to
ciency in multiple types of proven tank designs to provide customized liq- complement any environment and
uid storage solutions. Tanks are designed to meet varying project require- storage requirement. Tanks are de-
ments with the ability to withstand seismic activity, extreme climates, and signed and constructed to meet or exceed the AWWA D110 Standard and ACI
severe site conditions. 372 Report, and are virtually maintenance free, ensuring a long service life.
DN Tanks Preload LLC
www.dntanks.com www.preload.com
Geomembrane covers Cementitious resurfacing kit

XR Geomembranes by Seaman Corporations potable water geomembranes Dura-Plate 2300 from Sherwin-Williams is
are used for the containment of potable water. This high-strength, flexible an epoxy-modified cementitious resurfacer
geomembrane provides superior puncture, tear and UV resistance. It is the for patching and filling voids and bugholes in
concrete and masonry structures. Dura-Plate
2300 provides a hard, durable surface with ex-
cellent adhesion that minimizes the potential
for pin-holing and outgassing problems typ-
ically associated with coating concrete. The
abrasion-resistant coating is part of a complete three-component kit from
only geomembrane with NSF 61 approval for potable water contact. The Sherwin-Williams that contains Portland cement, hydrophobic thixotropes,
versatility of XR-PW geomembranes allows it to be used for many unique fiber reinforcement, graded silica sand and other aggregates. Dura-Plate
applications, including finished water baffles, raw water ponds and floating 2300 can be dry to touch in three to four hours and cures for immersion
covers. XR-5 PW is specifically engineered for floating cover applications. in 12 hours at 75F.
XR Geomembranes Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine Coatings
www.xrgeomembranes.com www.protective.sherwin-williams.com
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Products & Services: Aeration Systems
Sewer main aeration Membrane aerated biofilm reactor
The AirJection Wastewater Aeration tech- Four times more energy efficient than
nology from Mazzei Injector Company is conventional aeration systems, ZeeLung
ideal for introducing air or oxygen into lift MABR technology is a simple solution
stations and sewer mains. A sidestream of that allows municipalities to achieve nutri-
wastewater is pumped directly from the sew- ent removal and/or capacity expansion in
er main (or from a basin with a lift station existing tank volumes while significantly re-
pump) through one or more Mazzei Venturi Injector(s), which aspirate ducing energy consumption. ZeeLung cas-
either ambient air or concentrated oxygen no need for blowers or com- settes are immersed in existing bioreactors
pressors. The resulting wastewater and air/oxygen mixture is then discharged to improve treatment performance and/or
back into the sewer main through Mazzei MTM Mixing Nozzles, thor- increase treatment capacity without the need to
oughly mixing the sidestream with the main flow. The more thoroughly the expand the footprint of the facilities.
oxygen is mixed within the system, the better job it will do. Benefits include: GE
quiet operation, no limits on water depth, simple installation, low mainte- www.ge.com
nance costs, no moving parts, and efficient transfer of oxygen into the water. Circle No. 215 on Reader Service Card
Mazzei Injector Company
www.mazzei.net Aeration system
Circle No. 212 on Reader Service Card The StreamLine Aeration System from Environmental Dynamics International
uses integral diffusers, tubular membranes and inline support components
Aerator/mixer to deliver a new level of simplicity and service life. StreamLines proven de-
The advanced design of Aire-O2
Triton TR Series process aerator/
mixer provides enhanced perfor-
mance, increasing efficiency per sign elevates the industrys standard practice by minimizing in-basin aeration
unit and flexibility to easily control piping and attached diffuser components. The self-contained membrane
BNR for any application. Powerful panels and the inline support system reduce stress points and potential
mechanical mixing disperses fine bubble aeration consistently in any basin material fatigue.
configuration and requires minimal maintenance, providing decades of reli- Environmental Dynamics International
able operation. Lets partner to find solutions to your wastewater challenges. www.wastewater.com/streamline
Aeration Industries International Circle No. 216 on Reader Service Card
www.aireo2.com
Circle No. 213 on Reader Service Card In-Situ oxygenation
The In-Situ Oxygenation System from Praxair is a transportable, floating
Ozone generation system Oxygen-based aerator designed to efficiently dissolve oxygen into waste-
Aqua-Aerobic Systems partnered with Metawater Co. Ltd., ozone pro- water. It offers significant
vider and developer of MicroGap glass-lined dielectric core technolo- improvement over conven-
gy, to build on the companys expertise and experience in ozone treat- tional air-based technology
ment. The Aqua ElectrOzone Ozone Generation System is designed for and lowers power require-
safe operation and effective treatment and is a reliable treatment solution ments 40-90%. System fea-
with a proven track record. Markets tures include: higher waste-
served include potable water treat- water treatment rates, lower
ment, wastewater/water reuse and power consumption, lower
industrial applications. Applications odor and VOC emissions,
for ozone treatment include taste lower capital investment, higher dissolved oxygen levels, and improved
and odor control, bleaching/color process control. There is no compression requirement with the system, and
removal, oxidation and disinfection. it is portable and floatable.
Aqua-Aerobic Systems Praxair Inc.
www.aqua-aerobic.com www.praxair.com/wastewater
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New Products
Colorimetric analyzer Fleet management
The CA6 Colorimetric Analyzer from Electro- Expressfleet from Verizon Networkfleet is a new, cost-effective and easy-to-install solution for fleet
Chemical Devices provides accurate and reliable management. Key features include: ease of use plugs directly into the onboard diagnostic port
measurement of manganese or iron levels in mu- on most vehicles with no harness or cables needed and the Fleet Management Web Portal provides
nicipal drinking water production. A sequence of easy access to diagnostic reports, safety and efficiency reporting and more; maintenance reminders;
sampling, analysis and results processing is per- speed and boundary activity alerts; vehicle location and stolen
formed and repeat- vehicle location assistance; and vehicle diagnostics.
ed using colorimet- Verizon Networkfleet
ric methods, using www.networkfleet.com
an LED light source Circle No. 220 on Reader Service Card
and a heated colori-
metric cell designed
for measuring trace
amounts of manga-
New
nese, iron and other
analytes in water. The
CA6 Colorimetric Vented Water Level Datalogger
Iron Analyzer also is
available in three ranges: 0-0.1 mg/L, 0-1.0 mg/L
and 0-5.0 mg/L. Weighing less than 40 pounds, it
can be wall mounted or simply set on a bench us-
ing the optional bench top stand.
Electro-Chemical Devices
www.ecdi.com
AquaVent Maintenance Free
Online process meters Vented Water Level Datalogger
Sensorex has expanded its family of water qual- Water level monitoring with no barometric
ity and online process transmitters, with four compensation required
new models. The TX10 pH/ORP and CX10 Hydrophobic lters & permanent desiccants
Conductivity and transmitters offer simple mon- User replaceable batteries in wellhead
Same reliability & durability as our Levelogger
itoring, while the TX20 pH/ORP and CX20
High accuracy of 0.05% FS
Conductivity controllers can also be programmed
for process control. The TX10 measures pH or The NEW Solinst AquaVent is designed to be
maintenance free, using hydrophobic lters and
ORP and temperature. The CX10 transmitter mea-
permanent factory installed desiccants, with
sures conductivi- convenient user replaceable wellhead batteries
ty, resistivity, and and custom designed durable vented cable. The
temperature. The AquaVent features highly accurate gauged pressure
TX20 monitors pH sensor, temperature sensor and datalogger.
or ORP, with Compatible with:
temperature Solinst Levelogger Software & App
compensation SDI-12, Modbus
for accurate Levelogger App Interface
measurement DataGrabber
and control. The CX20 monitors conductivity or
resistivity, also with temperature compensation.
Both provide local display of values with relay out-
www.solinst.com
put for alarm or control of process conditions ideal
High Quality Groundwater and Surface Water Monitoring Instrumentation
for use with chemical feed systems.
Sensorex Solinst Canada Ltd., 35 Todd Road, Georgetown, ON L7G 4R8
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www.sensorex.com instruments@solinst.com
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New Products
Web-based collaboration and management software Sensor-based remote monitoring
By delivering the power and accuracy of real-time data, business analytics and the web, WG Digi Internationals Digi Connect Sensor is a bat-
ResultManager from Innovyze gives complete visibility into project performance from anywhere at tery-powered, enterprise-ready, cellular gateway
any time. It allows users of Innovyze Workgroup Management (WG) products to instantly access solution for wireless connectivity at locations
and view any modeling results right from their browsers and address important business issues like with either no power or low power. In offering
how to better manage, share, analyze and reuse simulation results. WG ResultManager is designed a plug-and-play solution, Connect Sensor allows
as a stand-alone application and can be configured and running for remote sensor monitoring to be deployed in
in seconds. It provides a powerful Web-based mechanism for environments previously considered too harsh,
both quick perusing and careful analysis of simulation results. remote or not economically viable. Featuring in-
Innovyze tegration with
www.innovyze.com Digi Device
Circle No. 221 on Reader Service Card Cloud, Connect
Sensor allows
Butterfly valve users to offer
Val-Matics American-BFV Butterfly Valve is strong, reliable and proven dependable since 1971 expanded mon-
with thousands of field installations throughout the world. Features include standard itoring capabili-
epoxy interior, continuous uninterrupted seating and Tri-Loc seat retention system, ties and deliver new levels of visibility. With cel-
which allows for field adjustment/replacement without the need for special tools lular connectivity at each sensor and low cellular
or epoxies. The valves disc is constructed of ductile iron for added strength and data usage rates, Connect Sensor also eliminates
improved headloss characteristics. Depending on the installation requirements, the need to configure local wireless networks and
a variety of actuation options are available. makes it cost effective for data backhaul.
Val-Matic Digi International
www.valmatic.com www.digi.com
Wedge action restrainer gland

SIGMAs One-Lok Series SLDE wedge action re-
strainer gland for 54-, 60-, and 64-inch ductile
iron pipes can serve as a way to re-round large di-
ameter pipes in the field. Larger ductile iron pipes
are susceptible to shift in transit and handling,
often requiring the use of hydraulic jacks on job
sites to restore full roundness and specificity pri-
or to installation. SIGMAs introduction of these
three sizes to the market will minimize this cost-
ly and cumbersome step. The product provides
additional areas to the gland body that contain
two sets of three
jacking bolts po-
sitioned 180 de-
grees apart.
These serve to
compress the ex-
terior wall of the
pipe and restore its round shape. Unlike the hy-
draulic jack, which operates on the interior of the
pipe and can impact the integrity of the lining,
the SIGMA One-Lok re-rounding feature func-
tions solely on the exterior wall.
SIGMA
www.sigmaco.com
Circle No. 224 on reader Service Card
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New Products
Integrated three-state valve
The new ally water meter from Sensus is an in- DESIGN Our bolted RTP (rolled, tapered panel) tank design is unmatched worldwide. It is the
strongest, precision tank design that does not utilize cheap web stiffeners.
tegrated three-state valve that enables utilities to
COATINGS Our LIQ Fusion 7000 FBETM coating system and application technology is unmatched in
water storage applications. It is a STRONGER SYSTEM THAN GLASS COATINGS and other epoxy
powder systems. It is provided exclusively by one company, Tank Connection.
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Circle 225 on Reader Service Card Circle No. 28 on Reader Service Card
Meter testing software

The new MARS Meter Management (M3)
2016 Enterprise Software Suite is a collection of
custom-designed software packages that allow
customers to capture valuable meter testing data
based on their individual meter testing programs.
Custom reporting, extensive data exporting fea-
tures, and browser-based access allow multiple
departments to have the power of data analyt- !
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New Products
Pipe crawler Blending system
Deep Trekkers DT340 Portable Pipe Crawler is a steerable pipe inspection tool. The system can operate Fluid Dynamicss dy-
both in dry and wet pipes, and is submersible up to 50 meters (164 feet). It is also 100% portable. The naBLEND Liquid
units are battery powered, with rechargeable lithium-ion batteries contained within the system. The bat- Polymer Dilution/Feed
teries last between 6-8 hours on a single 1.5 hour charge. The System technology has
DT340 can be used to perform pipeline inspections without been designed to effective-
limiting the direction and scope of the tool. ly activate all types of liquid poly-
Deep Trekker Inc. mers. The dynaBLENDs non-mechanical mixing
www.deeptrekker.com chamber delivers an unequaled degree of reliabil-
Circle No. 227 on Reader Service Card ity when compared to other technologies. The
system also features an injection check valve de-
signed with easy disassembly and inspection in
mind, eliminating many of the maintenance con-
cerns with other systems.
Fluid Dynamics
www.fluiddynamics1.com
Water level datalogger

The new Solinst AquaVent Water Level
Datalogger uses a vented pressure transducer
for reliable, accurate datalogging of water levels
in groundwater and surface water appli-
cations. It features a robust,
The best for your water! low mainte-

nance design.
Intelligent automated solutions for
oxidation air control Hydrophobic filters and permanent desiccants
provide moisture protection for the lifetime of
the instrument. Batteries are user-replaceable and
are conveniently located in the wellhead.
Dont leave anything to chance controlling oxidation air to Solinst Canada Ltd.
remove iron or manganese in water treatment works can be that
www.solinst.com
simple! Thanks to the Brkert oxidation box, precisely the right
amount of air or oxygen is added, based on exactly the quantity of
untreated water in the process.
Adhesives for pipeline coatings
This way, under- or overdosing of oxidation air is prevented with Kalenborn Abresist Corporation introduces
maximum energy efficiency, hence allowing for ideal oxidation
KALFIX, a line of adhesives for pipeline coatings.
of unwanted water elements such as iron or manganese. All this
is made possible with a single ready-to-connect Brkert system KALFIX 911 and KALFIX 913 are pressure trans-
solution high quality design and construction, thoroughly tested fer fillers for repairing
and adapted to your specific needs and requirements. high pressure pipe-
lines and offer ex-
treme adhesion even
to underwater surfaces. KALFIX 563, for pipeline
Stainless steel control coating or cold weather use, is an epoxy and cur-
cabinet for air with
Mounting base setup
integrated process ing agent that is able to displace water for a per-
for oxygen
controller manent bond to all substrates with minimal sub-
strate preparation. KALFIX 206 is a combination
liquid epoxy resin and a special high temperature
curing agent.
Kalenborn Abresist Corporation
Want to know more? www.abresist.com
Call us at: +49 (0)7940 100. www.burkert.com
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WWEMA Corner
One Water:
Concept for the future?
BY JOHN DYSON
T
he concept of one water has been around for resource for life correct? It is our duty and honor to provide
several years in the water and wastewater indus- clean drinking water, safe water for public recreational use,
try, but what does it mean? I am sure if you gath- clean source water, and clean waters for aquatic ecosystems.
ered top industry professionals together to define the term, I suggest we consider the following when thinking about a
it would take days of discussions and still would vary greatly one water concept:
depending on the person. As a general rule, our industry Develop water planning for countries, states, cities, coun-
has kept drinking water and wastewater separate. Now, ties, etc., looking at water usage and treatment with a view
due to water shortages in some areas of North America and of the complete water cycle and how people and aquatic
throughout the world, weve added reuse to the mix, which ecosystems are impacted downstream.
further complicates the issues. Should we change our entire Develop a single voice and message. Our industry must
approach to water use in North America and throughout the come together to speak with one voice to governmental
world by considering it a single resource? and regulatory bodies.
Taking a very simplistic approach, we realize that water Involve other industries that have an impact on source wa-
is recycled through the natural water cycle and we are con- ter quality, such as agriculture, and develop plans to handle
tinuously reusing this water directly or indirectly. Con- runoff and stormwater flows to achieve major reductions
sider the following example of water as one resource: We in contaminant loads to our waters.
take water from a source (out of the ground, a lake, stream, Develop a plan to pay for the work that is required to pro-
river, or ocean). We then treat the water for consumption vide clean, safe water for people and the aquatic ecosystem.
for drinking water or industrial use. After use, the water is Develop industry standards for water quality without the
contaminated and needs to be treated. We treat the con- lead of governmental or regulatory bodies.
taminated water before discharging it back into the sources Develop a plan to educate the public on the value of wa-
noted above. In some cases, we reuse the water again before ter and how we must price it to meet the operational and
discharge. Typically, we withdraw water downstream from capital investment needs of the industry. We cannot allow
the original location (indirect reuse) for use again before it a lack of financial resources to result in unsafe drinking wa-
evaporates according to the natural water cycle. The amount ter, contaminated source waters, etc. For those who can-
of dilution depends on the local situation. Ultimately, the wa- not afford to pay, programs should be developed to assist
ter reaches our oceans and is recycled via the natural water customers with payment, as they have in the power and
cycle for use again. natural gas industries.
Anytime we want to reuse the water, we must realize that This is just the beginning of a long list of items to consider
contaminants, such as nutrients, pharmaceutical products, as we explore the one water concept. But if we come to
oils, greases, etc., have an impact on the treatment required together under one water, we can achieve achieve things
and how it can be used again. But, mans impact on water never done before in the industry by leveraging the technolo-
sources and quality is not limited to those described above. gy and vast knowledge already in place. WW
Stormwater runoff from farms, roads and structures greatly
impacts the source water quality, which means treatment is About the Author: John Dyson recently joined Aqua-Aerobic Systems Inc. He is on
needed to be able to use the water again. A lot of work has the Executive Board of the Water and Wastewater Equipment Manufacturers Asso-
been done in Virginia and Maryland to reduce the municipal ciation (WWEMA) and serves as the organizations Treasurer and Regulatory Com-
discharge of nutrients into the Chesapeake Bay, but we are mittee Chair. Since 1908, WWEMA has been the voice of the technology provider
still experiencing Red Tides, which affect the aquatic life and in the water and wastewater industry. More information about WWEMA can be
health of the bay. This is due to the fact that we are not suc- found at www.wwema.org.
cessfully addressing the overall impact of nutrients and other
contaminants from stormwater flows and runoff.
So, is our industrys strategy for handling the most essential Circle No. 243 on Reader Service Card
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And because these are collaborative efforts, the team is
able to pool resources and expertise, and combine that with September 2016
State Revolving Funds and other grants to make these proj- Sept. 7-10 Association of Water Technologies (AWT) Annual Conference
ects more affordable. The big lesson is that you dont have & Expo, San Diego, CA, www.awt.org
to do this alone, he said.
Camden is a great example of what smaller cities can do Sept. 12-14 PLASTIC PIPES XVIII Conference, Berlin, Germany,
when they look for innovative solutions and partners to help www.ppxviii.com
them make it work, said Aaron Fisher, technology and in-
novation manager for WERF. A lot of utilities want to do Sept. 12-14 NRWA WaterPro Conference, Orlando, FL,
something like this but they dont know how to begin, he www.waterproconference.org
said. But if they reach out to other community groups, state
organizations, and cities like Camden, Seattle and Atlanta, Sept. 15-16 38th International Activated Carbon Conference,
they can start to chart their path, and implement smaller Pittsburgh, PA, http://pacslabs.com/conferences
projects to demonstrate the social, environmental and eco-
nomic benefits of green infrastructure investments. Sept. 24-28 WEFTEC.16, New Orleans, LA, www.weftec.org
And most city leaders that have seen success with green
infrastructure are happy to share their experiences with oth-
er organizations that would like to follow a similar path to- October 2016
ward environmental stewardship. Water utilities have the
capacity to have a very big impact on their communities Oct. 2-4 NAWC Water Summit, San Diego, CA, www.nawc.org
either to their benefit or their detriment, Kricun said. He
hopes more of them will take a leadership role in driving Oct. 5-7 WaterSmart Innovations, Las Vegas, NV,
these environmental and community service endeavors to http://watersmartinnovations.com
improve the environmental, social and economic conditions
in their cities. WW Oct. 24-27 ICS Cyber Security Conference, Atlanta, GA,
www.icscybersecurityconference.com
About the Author: Sarah Fister Gale is a Chicago-based correspondent for
WaterWorld. Over the last 15 years, she has researched and written dozens of ar-
ticles on water management trends, wastewater treatment systems and the impact For a comprehensive list of the events for the water industry,
of water scarcity on businesses and municipalities around the world. please visit the Events section of our website.
Product Index
Page Company Circle Page Company Circle Page Company Circle
PRODUCT P&S: TANKS & STRUCTURES FLOW, LEVEL & PRESSURE MEASUREMENT PIPES & FITTINGS
41 CST Industries 206 46 Solinst Canada Ltd. 229 44 SIGMA 224

41 DN Tanks 207 46 Deep Trekker Inc. 227
41 Jacoby-Tarbox, 46 Kalenborn Abresist Corporation 230
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Case Study
Optimizing Biological
Systems to Treat Wastewater
How one Texas town solved its severe sludge problems
I
n 2011, the small city of Deport in northeastern Tex- introduced to the Blue Frog System by Absolute Aeration. The
as began experiencing serious problems with its four- Greeley, Colo.-based company claimed that its system would
lagoon wastewater treatment system. Effluent was enable the city to meet its effluent discharge limits (excluding
exceeding permitted discharge requirements for Escherichia E. coli) while digesting accumulated and incoming sludge at a
coli and foul odors were developing as a result of high BOD controlled rate to minimize odors and control nutrient release.
and TSS accumulation in the lagoons. The city faced penalties In January 2012, the city installed the Blue Frog system at a
from formal enforcement actions taken by the state. cost of roughly $140,000, with projected annual operational
As an interim solution, the and maintenance expenses of approximately $350. The design
city installed a $5,000 aerator objectives were based on a 12-month return on investment.
in its aeration basin and a sec- The revolutionary hybrid aeration technology utilizes natu-
ond, older aerator in one of ral biological processes to enhance organic sludge digestion in
the lagoons. Bacteria and en- situ. Known as biodredging, this scientific advance selects for
zymes were likewise added to the indigenous bacteria that are in the lagoon and are already
the lagoons in an attempt to adapted to local conditions and the wastewater substrate.
address the mounting issue. This organic biological control mechanism is ideally suited
These efforts had lim- for the natural fluctuations in flow that characterize municipal
Deports four-lagoon wastewater ited effectiveness, forcing sewage lagoons like those in Deport. As an added benefit,
treatment facility.
Deport officials to seek via- biological control is much more cost-effective due to the re-
ble, long-term solutions for duced energy costs associated with traditional oxygen-adding
meeting permitted discharge strategies, which require significant aeration horsepower.
requirements and eliminating In Deport, the design strategy was to digest recalcitrant
the nuisance odors. Contin- sludge that had built up over two years at the bottom of the
ued dredging of the built- lagoon and to keep up with the new incoming solids daily to
up sludge was considered, eliminate any further accumulation, ultimately increasing the
along with the possibility of ponds retention capacity. The system was also designed to
constructing a small mechan- meet the monthly permitted discharge requirements for BOD
ical treatment facility, but (30 mg/L), TSS (90 mg/L), pH (6.59) and DO (> 4 mg/L).
both processes proved to be The city, now home to roughly 600 residents, has four waste-
cost-prohibitive. water treatment lagoons that can treat 0.2 MGD. The system
Pond 1 during installation (Jan. During its search for an- discharges to Mustang Creek, which flows into the Sulphur
2012).
swers, the Deport team was River Basin. Pond #1, which was aerated, is roughly 10 feet in
Pond 1 after one year (Jan. 2013). Facultative Pond 3.
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Case Study
Deport TX
Mean Sludge Depth1 serves as an equalization tank equalizing the sludge to be digested faster. When
4.00
the influent, a selector tank that selects aerobes are not selected, TSS is not pro-
3.50
Sludge Depth (4-lagoon average)
3.00 for sludge-digesting bacteria, and an in- duced and the pond clarifies.
2.50 cubation tank that produces a large pop- Practically, the anaerobic sludge blan-
2.00
ulation of high-quality microbes. ket gets coated with an aerobic covering
1.50
1.00 The bacteria form synergistic anaer- and the blanket surface turns from black
0.50 obic biofilms in tight, mineral-based to tan leaving a visually clear superna-
0.00
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 granules, creating a granular sludge bed tant. Once the sludge surface is aerobic
Months Since BFS Start-Up reactor over the entire bottom of the and the supernatant is clear, benthic al-
BOD2 lagoon. Surface biosolids are delivered gae populate the surface and add ad-
60
to the sludge bed, liquefied and then ditional oxygen at the sludge blanket
50 BOD Limit turned into gas by the bacteria immo- surface. This change is dramatic and it
BOD
40 BFS Installed bilized in and on the granules. Produced occurred over a 7-day period.
BOD (mg/L)
30 gas rises and gently mixes the water The metrics at Deports wastewater
20
column, continuously feeding the gran- treatment facility continue to improve
ules to increase their productivity. Once each year. As of June 2016, the sludge
10
the granular sludge bed reactor is es- depth has been reduced to roughly six
0
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direct response to the level of nutrients We achieved very impressive results

TSS
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50 Within weeks of installation, the years later, it remains a case study in
40 TSS Limit Blue Frog systems had noticeably re- how municipalities can solve their ac-
TSS (mg/L)
30
TSS duced the accumulated sludge. After cumulated sludge problems without us-
BFS Installed
20
18 months, BOD and TSS levels were ing chemicals or resorting to expensive
measured at less than half the permitted mechanical dredging, said Rick Rob-
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limit. Within two years, the accumulat- erts, CEO and co-founder of Absolute
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and BOD and TSS were reduced to a created a paradigm shift in wastewater
E. Coli3
2,500 new, much lower equilibrium. And even treatment for municipal plants. By har-
2,000 E. coli Limit though the system was not designed to nessing natures power to digest organic
E. coli
E. coli (mg/L)
BFS Installed
meet the E. coli limitations, the bacteria- sludge in situ, we save cities money, help
1,500
destroying process also reduced the E. preserve the environment and avoid the
1,000
coli concentrations below the permitted need to replace their lagoon systems
500 level of 126 MPN. with activated sludge plants. WW
0 Roughly three years after installation, a
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The Blue Frog System Technology is a hybrid anaerobic

depth, while pond 2 is 8 feet deep and foot-deep facultative ponds suddenly digestion system that creates radial outflowing currents
the other two ponds are about 4 feet turned clear and the top of the sludge increasing the biological activity utilizing minimal ener-
deep and quiescent. Ponds 3 and 4, in blanket changed from black to tan. gy consumption. To learn more, call (888) 237-7912
particular, had a high level of solids accu- The facultative ponds in Deport have or visit www.bluefrogsystem.com.
mulation and foul odors. a modified flow pattern called perime-
The Blue Frog installation process be- ter flow, which brings low-oxygen wa- Notes
gan with an engineered floating boom ter across the pond surface to the berm, 1. Data in the included figures is based on information
called a Continuously Stirred Tank Re- then down the berm, across the sludge provided by the city of Deport, Texas.
actor (CSTR), which is used to create face and then back to the circulator in- 2. The BOD, TSS and E. coli charts show the effect
hydraulic walls to redirect horizontal let. The effect is to add limited oxygen of spring turnovers but the ponds recover quick-
flowing water downward to the anaer- to the perimeter surfaces and not add ly because the absolute amount of sludge is less
obic zone. The CSTR functions as an en- oxygen to the middle of the pond. Limit- than six inches.
gineered tank that concentrates bacteria ing oxygen selects for facultative bacte- 3. The Blue Frog System was not designed as a patho-
and solids at the bottom of the lagoon. ria over aerobes. Facultative productivity gen kill step for Deport, Texas.
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