Erin Brockovich Talks Water Contamination in Midland

By Wyatt Goolsby / NewsWest 9

MIDLAND - "Don't drink the well water."

That's the message for Midland County homeowners Tuesday from the famous environmental activist, Erin Brockovich-Ellis. Brockovich said the levels of chromium are so high in private wells, she and her colleagues are working with the state in their ongoing investigation.

It's not a Hollywood movie, but high levels of chromium 6 in well water is something the real Erin Brockovich knows a thing or two about. The contaminated water in Midland County affected more than two dozen residents and that was plenty of reason to talk directly with Midlanders.

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Make a splash with these pool energy saving tips

By Tracy Hobson Lehmann / San Antonio Express-News
June 5, 2009

Compact fluorescent bulbs? Check.

Low-flow showers and toilets? Check.

Swimming pool? Did that wash out some carbon credits?

True, pools can gobble resources, especially energy, with pumps, heaters and lights, and the obvious water. But green and pools don’t have to be mutually exclusive (though in the algae sense of green, we hope they are).

“The average pool is probably using in the vicinity of 16 kilowatts of energy a day. That could be reduced to about 5 kilowatts pretty easily,” says Rex Richard, administrator of Pool Genius Network, a social network for pool and hot tub professionals.

How can you green your pool?

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White Deer Enforces Mandatory Water Boil Regulations

News Channel 10
June 8, 2009

The City of White Deer has an alert for residents.

City officials say continue boiling your drinking water until further notice.

Friday night's thunderstorm damaged a transformer that only powered a city water pump, leaving the city without water until the transformer could be repaired.

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Town to examine water tower options

By Chris Roark / Staff Writer

Flower Mound continued to move forward Monday with its update of the town’s Water Master Plan as the planning and zoning commission examined several components of the update during its meeting.

Among the update items is a proposal for a new 3 million gallon Western Elevated Tank.

Flower Mound has two elevated storage tanks in operation, one south of FM 1171 on Bruton Orand Boulevard and one west of Morriss Road on Waketon Road.

However, according to town reports, the system pressures required to push water from the Stonehill Pump Station, located on FM 407 on the east side of town, to the west side of Flower Mound require that the Waketon tank be removed from service. That reduces the town’s elevated storage capacity to two million gallons.

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State agency fines area firm, city of Hackberry

By Peggy Heinkel-Wolfe / Staff Writer May 21, 2009

State environmental officials in Austin on Wednesday approved $8,000 in fines assessed to the city of Hackberry and a Denton-area construction company.

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality deferred $1,560 of a $7,800 fine after Hackberry officials agreed to an expedited settlement over violations at its wastewater treatment plant.

While conducting a routine records review in September, a state inspector found that the treatment plant had been exceeding its permitted limits for discharges into Lewisville Lake, including excessive amounts of decaying matter and dissolved oxygen.

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LMI Milton Roy Celebrates 70 Years

At Pumps and Controls, Inc., we specialize in Milton Roy pumps and controls because we believe they're among the best in the business. It turns out we're not the only ones who think so. Their consistent quality has allowed the company to thrive now for 70 years.

Milton Roy is the world's largest manufacturer of controlled volume pumps and equipment. The main goal of the company is to help local and multi-national customers integrate their systems.

They provide a wide array of pumps, controls and accessories to water systems and other customers large and small. Their controls can be used for many purposes, including:

• cooling towers
  
• potable water
  
• swimming pools
  
• wastewater
  
• car washes
  
• plating
  
• mining
  
• oil and gas
  
• boilers

If you're looking for quality water pumps and controls that you can depend on, check out our selection of LMI Milton Roy products.

Water Quality Certification

The Water Quality Association has been certifying water treatment products since 1959, when it awarded its first gold seal. Now the WQA honors systems, components and additives with its gold seal of approval. This is an easy way for customers to know that a product is of high quality, whether that customer is looking for a pitcher-type filtration system for a home or water treatment equipment for a whole town.

What's included in gold seal certification?

The WQA certifies anything that is in contact with water consumed for drinking. This includes:

• water treatment systems
  
• components and additives used in water
  
• faucets, valves and pipe used in plumbing

How are products tested?

Components are put thorough a rigorous series of tests including:

• materials safety
  
• chemical performance
  
• structural integrity
  
• a review of the company to ensure compliance with WQA code of ethics

California, Wisconsin, and Iowa have the most stringent drink water quality standards, and WQA certification is helpful for getting products into those markets.

No matter where you live, using the WQA certification as a guide can help you pick a superior product. If you need more guidance, contact Pumps and Controls Inc. We feature LMI Milton Roy, Hamrsco and other high-quality water treatment equipment.

Choosing the Right Metering Pump

Choosing the right chemical metering pump for your water treatment needs can be confusing. Here are some things to consider that will help you pick the right model.

• What capacity do you need? Consider both flow rate and discharge pressure, and choose a metering pump that has a maximum flow rate 20 to 30 percent higher than you think your maximum will be. Also make sure your minimum capacity is not less than 10 percent of the pump's potential capacity.
  
• What kind of chemicals are involved? Different chemicals require different materials to be used, and different pumps are rated for different viscosities of material.
  
• What kind of driver do you need? What means of powering the pump are currently available at the site (electricity, gas, etc.)? Also consider the method of control needed. Will it be operated continuously or does it need a manual on/off switch?
  
• Where will the metering pump be housed? If it is going to be outdoors in an environment where it may freeze (or where there is extreme heat) that needs to be taken into consideration.
  
• How do you want the pump to be controlled? Electric and pneumatic controls, motor driven pumps and electronic diaphragm pumps are all possibilities.
  
• Finally, how rugged of a pump do you need? If it is for light duty, you can go with a slightly less expensive and maybe lower quality metering pump, but if it is for a heavy industrial use, spend the extra money to get a quality product.

At Pumps and Controls we can help you find the chemical metering pump that you need, or any other water treatment controls, accessories, sensors or monitors you need to get the job done right.

Pumps and Controls

Pumps and Controls, Inc. is your source for water treatment supplies, equipment, and accessories. Pumps and Controls, Inc. is a wholesale provider of water pumps and controls.

Pumps and Controls specializes in LMI Milton Roy pumps. They also sell many pump accessories, filters and flow switches.

For more information about LMI Milton Roy pumps or Pumps and Controls, Inc., visit our website.

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