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A Blog on Water Treatment Issues and Solutions for the Municipal, Industrial and Government Water Markets.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Friday, October 5, 2012
Refurbishment at the Town of Merrimac, MA
By Jeff Emerson
The Merrimac Water Treatment plant had three vertical pressure filters installed by Tonka in 1990 to remove iron and manganese and provide safe drinking water to the community. The 22 year old plant showed signs of aging and lacked the performance the town required for the current population and for future growth. The town hired Tonka to assist with the refurbishment improvements.
The Merrimac Water Treatment plant had three vertical pressure filters installed by Tonka in 1990 to remove iron and manganese and provide safe drinking water to the community. The 22 year old plant showed signs of aging and lacked the performance the town required for the current population and for future growth. The town hired Tonka to assist with the refurbishment improvements. Revised 10 State Standards Available Online
The Great Lakes – Upper Mississippi River Board of State and Provincial Public Health and Environmental Managers completed the revision of the 2012 Edition of the Recommended Standards for Water Works, commonly referred to as the 10 States Standards. The printed publication date has yet to be determined.
Participating State and Provincial agencies meet annually to establish design guidelines for the waterworks industry. Every five years the committee revises the standards to address design guidelines for any upcoming regulations and/or new technologies. Contact your state’s or province’s 10 States Standards representative with any comments or questions.
Engineers use the Recommended Standards in determining the water facility needs of a community and in sizing treatment processes. Engineers will need to check with their state or provincial agency to determine which year’s edition will be enforced in their area. For a full copy of the 2012 Revised Standards, go to http://10statesstandards.com.
Since 1956, Tonka Equipment Company has incorporated the Recommended Standards into the design of Tonka products. Tonka will proactively update Tonka filter, ion exchange, membrane and other products as state and provincial agencies adopt the 2012 Edition.
The following article was published in the Tonka Talk - Fall 2012 issue. Click here to view the full newsletter.
Participating State and Provincial agencies meet annually to establish design guidelines for the waterworks industry. Every five years the committee revises the standards to address design guidelines for any upcoming regulations and/or new technologies. Contact your state’s or province’s 10 States Standards representative with any comments or questions.
Engineers use the Recommended Standards in determining the water facility needs of a community and in sizing treatment processes. Engineers will need to check with their state or provincial agency to determine which year’s edition will be enforced in their area. For a full copy of the 2012 Revised Standards, go to http://10statesstandards.com.
Since 1956, Tonka Equipment Company has incorporated the Recommended Standards into the design of Tonka products. Tonka will proactively update Tonka filter, ion exchange, membrane and other products as state and provincial agencies adopt the 2012 Edition.
The following article was published in the Tonka Talk - Fall 2012 issue. Click here to view the full newsletter.
President’s Corner - Industry Changes
By Tom Davis
Over the last several months, many changes have occurred in the water treatment industry. Mainstays of the industry have fallen victim of the recession and companies were sold and bought leaving the market unsure of their future. But, while the industry continues to change, Tonka maintains its strong presence in the marketplace.
For over 55 years, Tonka has been providing custom water treatment systems to municipalities throughout US, Canada and Puerto Rico. Whether you are looking at a new water treatment plant or an existing plant, Tonka can assist you.
At Tonka, we pride ourselves on timely, responsive customer service. And, because customer service never ends, we are continually available to provide service, whether that means answering questions over a help line, ordering new parts, or refurbishment as necessary – we do this for both Tonka plants and those built by others.
Contact us, and we’ll help customize the right approach for your project – no matter what the variables are – and guarantee the results, too.
The following article was published in the Tonka Talk - Fall 2012 issue. Click here to view the full newsletter.
Over the last several months, many changes have occurred in the water treatment industry. Mainstays of the industry have fallen victim of the recession and companies were sold and bought leaving the market unsure of their future. But, while the industry continues to change, Tonka maintains its strong presence in the marketplace.
For over 55 years, Tonka has been providing custom water treatment systems to municipalities throughout US, Canada and Puerto Rico. Whether you are looking at a new water treatment plant or an existing plant, Tonka can assist you.
At Tonka, we pride ourselves on timely, responsive customer service. And, because customer service never ends, we are continually available to provide service, whether that means answering questions over a help line, ordering new parts, or refurbishment as necessary – we do this for both Tonka plants and those built by others.
Contact us, and we’ll help customize the right approach for your project – no matter what the variables are – and guarantee the results, too.
The following article was published in the Tonka Talk - Fall 2012 issue. Click here to view the full newsletter.
Surface Water Treatment Options
By Rick Mann
The treatment of surface water requires the removal of suspended solids as well as debris and sediment. Since the water is open to the environment, there are pathogens and viruses that also need to be removed before the water can be distributed to the community for drinking. The turbidity of the surface water is the most significant determinant of the equipment solution for the best results.
Tonka’s Large Breadth of Surface Water Solutions
From system design, manufacture, start-up, training, support and warranty, Tonka can assist with your surface water needs. Tonka’s large breadth of surface water solutions cover small (50 gpm) to large (50 MGD) systems. Depending on the raw water quality, turbidity and operational needs, Tonka will provide one of the following approaches:
The treatment of surface water requires the removal of suspended solids as well as debris and sediment. Since the water is open to the environment, there are pathogens and viruses that also need to be removed before the water can be distributed to the community for drinking. The turbidity of the surface water is the most significant determinant of the equipment solution for the best results.
Tonka’s Large Breadth of Surface Water Solutions
From system design, manufacture, start-up, training, support and warranty, Tonka can assist with your surface water needs. Tonka’s large breadth of surface water solutions cover small (50 gpm) to large (50 MGD) systems. Depending on the raw water quality, turbidity and operational needs, Tonka will provide one of the following approaches:
Biological Treatment of Ammonia and Other Contaminants
By Bryan Oakley, PE
Many treatment plants throughout the country have been surprised to find ammonia in their water. Ammonia exists naturally in a significant number of groundwater aquifers and is present in water reclamation plant effluent. Ammonia reacts with chlorine disinfectants, increasing disinfection doses and can cause objectionable off-taste and odors .
Ammonia can also accelerate corrosion of residential, commercial and industrial copper plumbing and cooling systems. This corrosion can raise copper concentrations at water reclamation plants, and if released to rivers and lakes at elevated levels, can be toxic to aquatic life.
Biological Filtration of Drinking Water
An economical and innovative way to treat ammonia and other related contaminants is through a biological treatment process. Instead of using chemicals, naturally occurring biology can oxidize contaminants such as ammonia, iron, manganese and organics that can then be removed by filtration.
Many treatment plants throughout the country have been surprised to find ammonia in their water. Ammonia exists naturally in a significant number of groundwater aquifers and is present in water reclamation plant effluent. Ammonia reacts with chlorine disinfectants, increasing disinfection doses and can cause objectionable off-taste and odors .
Ammonia can also accelerate corrosion of residential, commercial and industrial copper plumbing and cooling systems. This corrosion can raise copper concentrations at water reclamation plants, and if released to rivers and lakes at elevated levels, can be toxic to aquatic life.Biological Filtration of Drinking Water
An economical and innovative way to treat ammonia and other related contaminants is through a biological treatment process. Instead of using chemicals, naturally occurring biology can oxidize contaminants such as ammonia, iron, manganese and organics that can then be removed by filtration.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Tonka Adds New Virginia Representative
Tonka
Equipment Company, a leader in the manufacturing of customized water treatment
systems, is pleased to announce the addition of Virginia representative RITCHIE
Environmental Solutions.
A newly formed company, RITCHIE Environmental
Solutions has over 17 years of experience in the municipal water and wastewater
industry. RITCHIE Environmental
Solutions is the new manufacturer’s representative for Tonka and other
manufacturers. RITCHIE Environmental
Solutions provides solutions for the municipal water and wastewater industry
throughout Virginia.
Monday, October 1, 2012
Tonka Adds New Georgia and Alabama Representative
Tonka
Equipment Company, a leader in the manufacturing of customized water treatment
systems, is pleased to announce the addition of Georgia and Alabama
representative Heyward Atlanta.
Heyward has been a manufacturing
representative since 1908, originally starting in the power equipment
industry. As the company evolved,
Heyward Atlanta developed a strong presence in the municipal water and wastewater
industry throughout Georgia and Alabama.
Frankfort, Illinois Awarded APWA Project of the Year
by Steve Montray
Tonka Equipment Company
The Frankfort, Illinois water plant, designed by Robinson Engineering, was awarded an APWA Project of the Year.
Tonka Equipment Company
The Frankfort, Illinois water plant, designed by Robinson Engineering, was awarded an APWA Project of the Year.
Before the water treatment project began, the Village of Frankfort
faced high levels of iron in Well #7 and started looking for a way to provide
clean drinking water for the community. Robinson Engineering, Ltd. was
commissioned soon after with the design and construction observation. During
the contracting process, Robinson Engineering saw an opportunity for Frankfort
to save money by dividing the project into two contracts; one contract for the filter
manufacturer and the other for the installation of the filters. The
Village saved roughly over $50,000 with two separate bidding contracts.
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