A Surprise Coating Solution   Water & Wastes Digest January 2004   Lake H. Barrett, Jr.
In 1937, a one square mile parcel of land on U.S. Route 60 in Maricopa County near Surprise, Ariz., was little more than a gas station and a few small houses. In 2003, the population was expected to top 65,000. The original wastewater treatment plant had to be expanded, not once but twice.

Finding a Sweet Result   Water & Wastes Digest October 2003   David Pearson
A new membrane filtration system manufactured by PCI Membrane Systems, Inc. allowed National Raisin Co. of Fowler, Calif., to not only cut their wastewater costs, but they have also opened up a potentially lucrative source of income.

Waterproofing the Montsouris Reservoir: Using Hydraulic Binders and Nonwoven Geotextiles to End Leaks   Water Engineering & Management August 2001
Leakage problems have plagued the reservoir since it entered service.
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Pipeline Rehab Survives the Elements   Water Engineering & Management August 2001
Projects rarely are easy. However, throw in a remote site, steep siphon, a limited number of access points, harsh winter conditions and environmental concerns and you have a daunting project.
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Coatings Repair 20-year-old Pump, Save Replacement Costs   Water & Wastes Digest July 2001
When one of four circulating water pumps at the Potomac Electric Power Company (PEPCO) Chalk Point Generating Station began to leak, engineers began to worry.
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Storage Tanks Insulated with Urethane Foam Increase Energy Efficiency   Water & Wastes Digest May 2001
A spray-applied coating and insulation system to protect anhydrous ammonia fertilizer tanks from temperature variations has been useful at beverage, fertilizer and chemical facilities worldwide.
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Waterborne Coatings for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants: Part 2   Water Engineering & Management February 2001   Tony Ippoliti
Waterborne acrylic coatings are available in single-component formulations that offer good durability, exceptional resistance to UV light and long-term flexibility.

Waterborne Coatings for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants: Part 1   Water Engineering & Management January 2001   Tony Ippoliti
VOC regulations have spurred advances in the formation and use of waterborne coatings that provide abrasion, chemical and moisture resistance at prices competitive to conventional coatings.
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Protecting Water Storage Tanks in an Era of Environmental Compliance   Water Engineering & Management November 1996   Dallas Finch
Learning more about the causes of corrosion in an on water storage tanks can lead to the right coating choice for the tank site.
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