Flushable Wipes Ragging On!

04/15/2020 Aeration Surface Mount Aeration and Mixing Triton 2.0 Process Aerator

With Covid-19, toilet paper has become scarce in some communities. The use of ‘flushable’ wipes as an alternative leads to plugging of pump implellers from “Ragging”, where the wipes combine to create very tough rags and cords. This consumes countless hours of maintenance time in sewage pumping stations and wastewater treatment plants around the world.

For treatment plants using surface aeration, rags get tangled on propellers, and the motors must work harder and can burn out or shut down. Fortunately, the innovative engineers at Aeration Industries have worked hard to create a solution. Unlike normal propellers, our anti-fouling props won’t get clogged with these troublesome items. We have a full range of product sizes with this remarkable prop. The knowledgeable sales team at our Chaska office is expert in assisting you to find your solution.

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Stormwater

Rain is the New Liability

Across much of North America, rainfall has become more than just a weather event. In regions like California, Oregon, British Columbia, and parts of the Northeastern U.S., regulators increasingly treat storms as compliance triggers. Industrial facilities are being held accountable for the quality of the water that leaves their sites—and the consequences of falling short are becoming more tangible.

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Decentralized Wastewater Treatment

When Small Communities Face Big Infrastructure Challenges

The appeal of decentralized systems goes beyond just feasibility. For smaller or rural municipalities, they offer meaningful advantages in three critical areas: speed, resilience, and operability.

Rain falling on a manufacturing facility in the Pacific Northwest

Industrial

Lessons for Stormwater Compliance

Industrial sites across California, Oregon, and Washington face increasing pressure to meet evolving stormwater regulations. Whether you're managing a truck yard, marina, or manufacturing facility, stormwater compliance isn’t just a regulatory box to check—it’s an operational responsibility with real financial risk.