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Ecological ways to irrigate your lawn
There was a good article in a recent edition of Building Operation Management entitled, "Water the Landscape: A Big Opportunity for Cost Savings." While homeowners are interested in saving on their …- Tom Smith -
High-quality treatment solution in a high-value subdivision
Loudoun County is an affluent suburb Northwest of Washington, D.C. K Hovnanian Homes is building a dozen homes in the Woodmar Farms subdivision. The subdivision which is not connected to the …- Tom Smith -
The ubiquity of water reuse
Interesting article in a recent edition of fastcoexist.com, The Future of Drinking Is Drinking Water That's Been In a Toilet. The gist of the article is that we need to rethink how we think about the …- Tom Smith -
Biofilter provides a high performance low cost odor solution
Lake Wildwood in western Nevada County, California is 60 miles northeast of Sacramento with 2,915 sewer connections. Following construction of a new, 95 foot diameter 835,000 gallon wastewater …- Tom Smith -
Phase 3 of West Virginia wastewater project complete
Phase 3 Green SRF Wastewater Project built on the success of two earlier projects located in the Left Fork Watershed of the Mud River, a low income, rural area in Lincoln County, W.V. The original …- Tom Smith -
Nature preserve park reuses wastewater
Annie Louise Wilkerson was the first female ob/gyn in Raleigh, North Carolina and delivered more than 8,000 babies during her 53-year career in which she was known as a pioneer for her achievements …- Tom Smith -
The pros and cons of greywater recycling
The pros of greywater recycling are consistent with the pros of any water recycling (rainwater, yellow water, black water): A growing population — expected 420 million by mid-2050 A limited …- Tom Smith -
Puraflo peat biofilter works for 10 years with no maintenance
This is the report we just received from one of our distributors providing an invaluable testimonial for the quality and durability of the product; however, it's not what we recommend. We do …- Tom Smith -
A green solution to cleaner residential wastewater
If you have a: Residential or light commercial development requiring a wastewater treatment system. A site subject to intermittent use. An existing site needing repairs or upgrade. Concern about the …- Tom Smith -
6 Common causes of wastewater treatment failure
System failure or malfunction, with the exception of the problems associated with age, can almost always be attributed to deviating from following best practices for installation, operation and …- Tom Smith -
Fit for use
In Beyond the Yuck Factor, North Carolina State University soil scientists investigate ways to safely treat wastewater for reuse. They work to show that small-scale wastewater reuse can be a way to …- Tom Smith -
Decentralized water reuse systems growing in importance
There is growing recognition of the benefits of decentralized water reuse solutions where water is captured, treated and reused locally. Historic concerns about the cost and operational effectiveness …- Tom Smith -
5 Ways to conserve water
Five ways to conserve water: Run your washing machine and dishwasher only when they're completely full and you could save 1,000 gallons of potable water each month. Use the garbage disposal sparingly …- Tom Smith -
Benefits of a clean building site
Ways to keep a building site clean while constructing or remodeling a home: Have a plan of where all construction materials will be stored during the building process Have a designated refuse and …- Tom Smith -
Value of water reuse technologies increases
According to a study of water use in the U.S., the average water user saw rates rise 5.5% in 2011 versus 2010. However, in several cities, water and sewer rate increases were considerably higher …- Tom Smith -
15 Things to avoid to ensure safe operation of onsite wastewater treatment system
A properly installed onsite wastewater treatment system will give you years of service; however, like anything else it must be properly maintained. The following is a list of things you need to avoid …- Tom Smith -
12 things to do to maintain your onsite wastewater treatment system
Have your septic tank and other wastewater treatment system components inspected at least once a year. Conserve water to reduce the amount of wastewater that must be treated and dispersed. Repair …- Tom Smith -
Wastewater treatment for municipalities
The biggest trend of the year was municipalities using sustainable shell-based media to clean treat hydrogen sulfide in waste air streams without using any chemicals. This technology will become more …- Tom Smith -
3 green gift ideas
Green holiday gifts: Sustainable insulation for your home — warm in the winter, cool in the summer, save on energy bills year round. Low-flow faucets, showerheads and toilets to save on potable …- Tom Smith -
High-quality wastewater treatment solution in a small space
A three-bedroom home on a small lot in Juneau, Alaska had a failed drainfield and limited space for a replacement solution. No room was available for a conventional drainfield. Direct discharge of …- Tom Smith
Latest posts by Tom Smith
Tom Smith
Tom Smith is the former director of operations and marketing at Anua. Tom is driving demand for wastewater treatment, water reuse, rainwater harvesting and odor/VOC control solutions. He has a B.A. from Duke University and an MBA from the Fuqua School of Business.
