Biofuels Plant Sees Return on Investments After 100 Days with pHytOUT Deposit...
A performance evaluation was made in a U.S. Midwest dry grind fuel ethanol plant. U.S. Water’s Ethanol Process Technologies (EPT) team applied a unique process deposit control technology, pHytOUT®, for...
View ArticleNew State Water Discharge Permit Limitations Impact Saint John’s University...
In compliance with their existing water discharge permit, Saint John’s University’s central plant discharged their boiler streams to an on campus wastewater treatment plant with the cooling tower...
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Ethanol Final Filter Improves Plant’s Final Product Quality in Two Days
After commencing an enzyme trial, an upper Midwest ethanol plant discovered elevated sulfate levels as the dosed fermenters were cycled through the plant. Out of spec ethanol cannot be marketed, and...
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U.S. Water’s EnergyOUT Reverse Osmosis Technology Significantly Reduces...
Due to Nevada’s ongoing drought conditions, Boyd Gaming Corporation – one of the state’s largest casino operators – began exploring ways to cut back on water and energy consumption at its Central...
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Plant Reliability: Updating Outdated Controls & Equipment in Aging Facilities
With the ongoing advancements in controls & automation solutions, most the ancillary equipment in aging facilities are beginning to show signs of age that could potentially contribute to plant...
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Protecting Your System During the Winter Months (Q&A with Industry Expert)
What happens if you do not develop and implement a preventive plan to protect your lines and equipment during the winter? The likely result will be increased freezing, plugging and/or hydrate...
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U.S. Water’s Unique Sulfur Control Solutions
Let’s start with the scrubber. Aldehydes, primarily acetaldehyde, in fermentation gas are considered to be “hazardous air pollutants (HAPs)” by EPA. Aldehyde control is often based on sulfites, which...
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Interpreting Tier III Compliance
The ethanol industry has been anticipating this for a couple of years, but it still snuck up on some of us – the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) Tier III compliance is required as of January 1,...
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Bring Your Boiler Back From Summer Vacation
As cooler weather approaches, your facility operating engineers may be preparing boilers that have been off-line for normal seasonal operation. Some boilers will have been laid up dry; others will have...
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Unique U.S. Water Offering: System Evaluation Agreements (SEA)
Facilities have a variety of goals in mind when they review options to increase their water efficiency. To determine which solution is right for your facility, U.S. Water offers System Evaluation...
View ArticleU.S. Water’s PhosZero™ Chemistry Named Finalist in R&D 100 Awards
St. Michael, MN (September 23, 2016) – U.S. Water, the leading national provider of integrated solutions for water treatment, has been selected as a finalist by the R&D 100 Award Program for...
View ArticleU.S. Water Expands National Territory and Strengthens Presence in...
St. Michael, Minnesota – U.S. Water, an ALLETE Company (NYSE: ALE), today announced the acquisition Water & Energy Systems Technology, Inc. (WEST) WEST, a strong regional company in the...
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U.S. Water’s PhosZero Program Improves Corrosion Rates and Meets Discharge...
A power plant in Minnesota was experiencing scale and white rust build-up inside their cooling tower condenser tubes, creating obstacles cooling the inverter. If left untreated, the built-up could...
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Monitoring and Automation Program Minimizes Manpower and Chemical Needed in...
A theme park located in the southeastern U.S. was managing a large decorative water feature through ORP control and daily testing. Effectively controlling free halogen and pH in large volume systems...
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The Internet of Things and its Benefit to U.S. Water Customers
There is a lot of talk in the technology market about the Internet of Things (IoT). But, what does that mean and how does it affect water treatment technologies? As people living in a modern world,...
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LaMarr Barnes named as CEO U.S. Water Services, Inc.
St. Michael, MN (January 16, 2017) – U.S. Water announced today that LaMarr Barnes has been named Chief Executive Officer of U.S. Water Services (U.S. Water), a wholly owned subsidiary of ALLETE, Inc....
View ArticleU.S. Water Wins Appeal in Patent Infringement Case Against Novozymes in U.S....
Court of Appeals Overturns Decision That Held U.S. Water Patents Invalid St. Michael, MN (January 2017) – U.S. Water announces that on December 15, 2016, the United States Court of Appeals for the...
View ArticleSBL Interview: Power Today
Joe Tirreno, U.S. Water’s Strategic Business Leader – Power, sat down with Power Today’s Cassie Haley during the 2016 PowerGen International Conference. During this short interview, Joe discussed U.S....
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Automated Chemistry Program Saves Hospital Over 3 Million of Gallons of Water...
California’s PIH Health Hospital – Downey was considering a new solution for its cooling towers and chillers to improve current operations. U.S. Water was asked to review the system and provide...
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When Every Drop Matters: U.S. Water’s Irrigation Management Program
In the agriculture industry, every drop matters. Water is an essential component in crop production, and the pressures of usage regulations and environmental stewardship initiatives to ensure efficient...
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