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Operating Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plants for GMP Pharmaceutical Facilities: Unique Challenges and Best Practices

Industrial wastewater treatment plants (IWWTPs) that support pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities operate at the intersection of environmental compliance, operational reliability, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) culture. While wastewater treatment is not itself a GMP-regulated manufacturing process, when it supports a GMP...
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Landfill leachate treatment

Optimizing UF and RO Membrane Performance in Leachate Treatment

Leachate treatment facilities manage some of the most complex wastewater streams in the industry. High concentrations of dissolved solids, metals, nitrogen, and emerging contaminants require advanced treatment technologies to maintain compliance and reliable plant performance....
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Improving Safety and Operator Confidence Through QR-Based Access to Critical Information

In water and wastewater treatment facilities, timely access to accurate operational and safety information isn’t just helpful, it’s essential. Yet documents like Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), and troubleshooting guides are often stored in control rooms, shared...
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RO System

Why Operations and Maintenance Matter More Than You Think

In industrial and municipal facilities, water and wastewater treatment systems are typically designed with care. Engineering calculations are sound. Equipment is properly sized. Controls are programmed to meet defined performance targets. On paper, everything looks right....
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Navigating Shifting Federal Regulations in the Water Sector

Federal regulatory activity in the water and wastewater sector continues to evolve, with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) placing strong emphasis on emerging contaminants, particularly PFAS....
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Faces of U.S. Water: Jim Stinnett, SMP, CHST – A Passion for Protecting People

As Sr. Health and Safety Manager, Jim brings 26 years of industry experience to his role, including four years with U.S. Water following an acquisition and the 10 years prior with the company that later became part of U.S. Water....
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Navigating the Complex World of Industrial Wastewater Treatment

Industrial activity powers the global economy, and with it comes a wide range of wastewater streams each with its own chemistry, regulatory requirements, and operational risks....
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Building a Strong Safety Culture: The Power of Daily Tailgate Meetings

In water and wastewater treatment facilities, employees work with intricate processes, heavy machinery, and hazardous chemicals, making safe work practices essential....
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Frank DeOrio

Faces of U.S. Water: Frank DeOrio – A Lifetime of Expertise Strengthening U.S. Water’s Technical Excellence

Sometimes, a single opportunity can set the course for an entire career. For Frank DeOrio, that moment came during college, when a summer job at a wastewater treatment facility sparked an unexpected fascination with wastewater systems....
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