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Water Treatment Stages I: Removing Solids
Whatever the source, be it surface water or municipal wastewater, whenever water might be used for drinking, it must meet high standards for quality
What Exactly is a Clear Well?
A clear well (clearwell) is an enclosed tank that comprises the final storage tank in a municipal drinking water treatment system
Secondary Containment and Leak Detection for Landfill Cells
Secondary containment is a major challenge for every outdoor waste storage project
Soil Caps vs Geomembrane Caps for Landfill Cells
It’s often a misconception that landfill cell designers choose between soil or impermeable covers when creating a cap for a closed unit
Designing Multi-Layered Liner Systems for Landfills
Lining a landfill is quite possible, but it is a bigger challenge than some operators first assume
Open Dumps vs Sealed and Capped Landfill Cells
For centuries, solid waste disposal was informal and largely consisted of burning and burying trash
Why Methane Makes Landfill Capping So Tricky
The lined and capped design of a modern landfill cell may make it seem like the perfect way to contain solid waste
Why Landfills Liners and Caps Go Hand in Hand
Landfill cell design requires more than just correct volume calculations and properly sloped berms
The Basics of Landfill Cell Design
Almost all new landfills designed for solid waste in the U.S. follow the cell design
Agricultural, Livestock, and Irrigation Ponds in California
Aside from decorative backyard ponds, new irrigation and livestock ponds account for the majority of the new water features
Retention, Detention, and Storm Water Ponds for California
California did not create nine water boards to manage the entire state’s water supply
California Backyard Ponds
Residential and backyard ponds make up the majority of new water features added to California
Liner Recommendations for All Types of California Ponds
Like ponds built anywhere in the country, California ponds need reliable and flexible liners
Aquaculture Liner Requirements in California
Fish farming is big business, thanks in no small part to the development of new and better flexible liner products
Ponds and Water Features for California Golf Courses, Resorts, and More
When drought conditions affect larger parts of the state, water restrictions are increased by the various water boards in California
California’s Weather and Soil Conditions: How Pond Liners Are Affected
While each state has its unique challenges for pond construction, California’s natural conditions can be particularly hard on liner materials
Water Limitations, Droughts and California Ponds
Water restrictions have been in place for decades in most of California, just like the rest of the Western states.
The Future of Firefighting in Water-Scarce California
As the impact of changing weather patterns intensifies, California is confronting an unsettling new reality
Firefighting in the Wildland-Urban Interface
As urban centers expand and land prices for a growing population continue to skyrocket
Turning Farm Ponds to Fire Shields: Is it Worth the Investment?
California, the country’s agricultural heartland, is more than just sun-kissed vineyards and almond orchards
Fire Ponds: A Powerful Tool for Firefighting
Fire ponds, also known as fire retention or fire control ponds, play a crucial role in firefighting operations.
Dual-Use Fire Ponds for Recreation and Livestock Watering
Fire ponds, located outside the city and nestled close to nature, offer more than just firefighting capabilities.
Dual-Use Fire Ponds for Irrigation
In water-stressed regions like California, the need for creative solutions to address both firefighting and irrigation
Designing and Building a Remote Fire Retention Pond
Wildlands in California often consist of rugged and inaccessible terrain, including high mountain ranges