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The Day That Changed My Career in Wastewater Management Forever My name is Dave Bartholomew. My family-owned company, Bartholomew Water Services, helps plan, build, operate, and maintain water management systems throughout Arizona. One day about ten years back, a group of unqualified “water experts” tried to fix a lift station. They did what’s called a confined entry, and they did it improperly. Basically, they sent a kid down into a wet well to see how the pumps were doing. He was immediately overcome by hydrogen cyanide and hydrogen sulfide fumes. In lethal doses. To his credit, I suppose, the boy’s father went down in the well to try and save him. Sadly, he was also overcome by the fumes. As was his brother, who went down after both of them. In the final tally, the father and brother died rescuing the boy. Who lived. But this tragedy should never have happened. Nor would it if you hire actual experts in wastewater management systems. If you own a home or a business anywhere in Arizona, I want you to stop by our website today: https://lnkd.in/gWg-nsZK Though you may or may not know it, you’re probably legally responsible for everything that happens in your sewer system. Because, technically, you own it. Which means you need the right people looking out for it, lest something terrible happen. At Bartholomew Water Services, we know that an ounce of protection is worth a gallon of cure. Contact us today. #arizona #phoenix #wastewater #watermanagement #sewer

Great explanation of the 2 types of wastewater samplers we offer.

Another tough application where ENECON's solutions shine! A municipal wastewater treatment plant in South Florida reached out when one of their crucial pumps started having issues. These heavy-duty pumps are subjected to incredibly harsh conditions, handling sewage, grease, sand, rocks and more around the clock according to the plant engineers. Such an abrasive, corrosive environment takes a major toll, severely damaging the pump impellers over time. ENECON solutions deliver unbeatable asset protection, even in the most demanding municipal wastewater environments. Let us help extend your equipment life! Repair - Don't Replace! #WastewaterPumps #AbrasionResistance #CorrosionProtection #AssetReliability #MunicipalInfrastructure #ToughCoatings Read more here: https://bit.ly/4co8gDe

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BUILD RELATIONSHIPS! That's my advice to everyone that provides services in the #utility industry; specifically the rural water & wastewater world. That's what I love about Ziptility; we are in this for the long haul and developing relationships with our customers is as important as developing our product. When I was a water superintendent relationships mattered. I didn't care if you could save me a couple bucks on a service or product; I cared if you were going to answer the phone, were you going to reply to my text with a GIF, were you someone that I considered a friend, a colleague? Looking back and then to today, I'm still good friends with so many of my suppliers, engineers, and service providers; even though I'm long out of the game. That's what makes this industry so unique, so worthwhile...it's the relationships you get out of them! 💧 The last two responses from a follow-up survey of our first customer event back in December are definitely my favorites. 💪 #ruralwater #professionalrelationships #wastewater

One coating does not meet all needs when it comes to water and wastewater treatment facilities. Read below to understand the wide variety of coating needs in a plant. #highperformancecoatings #performancematters #tnemec Exploring Coatings for Water and Wastewater Treatment Facilities https://hubs.ly/Q01Yyl830

I have thoughts on this industry. So, to further expound on those thoughts, I started a newsletter (oh no, another newsletter). Actually it's more blog than newsletter (I just like the platform and format better) as it's written by me from the sole perspective of an operator and manager of numerous wastewater plants. If that's something that interests you, feel free to sign up. The main goal is simple: spread awareness on what we do and why. That's it, that's the post. First post drops Friday and touches on my thoughts about the lack of accountability in the industry. #wastewater #wastewatertreatment #wastewatertreatmentsolutions #waterindustry https://lnkd.in/gQUPkta7

Spotted: Our Catchment Monitoring Trailer in Action! 👀 Our solar-powered trailer is on the move, delivering real-time data on our wastewater network across the city! ☀   In managing our extensive network of commercial and residential wastewater, misuse can sometimes lead to issues when chemicals and products are improperly disposed of in the wastewater network. This can result in: - Costly corrosion in our network ☣ - Treatment problems at the WWTP 💩 - Unpleasant odours affecting residents 👃 Smart sampling allows us to identify issues in real-time, locate them, and manage or resolve the issue using smart chemical dosing to keep those compounds in check. In addition, we can pinpoint where the chemical waste entered the network and provide education to our residents to prevent future misuse. Our Catchment Monitoring Trailer empowers us to monitor and evaluate potential risks in real time, ensuring better network maintenance and odourless treatment for our residents. #LoganWater #CatchmentMonitoring #WasteWater #SmartSampling

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