Garver and Colorado utility conduct strategic evaluations to prepare for PFAS regulations A utility in Colorado is working with Garver to evaluate cost-effective treatment methods, streamline solutions, and find funding. Read Article
Garver and NAWI collaborate to improve membrane desalination systems and fight PFAS Garver and NAWI are conducting pilot testing and mobile test bed evaluations for emerging technologies that will address fouling challenges often associated with membranes and desalination and facilitate use of membranes for PFAS removal. Read Article
Garver helped the City of Sherman capitalize on reverse osmosis to extend capacity and stay ahead of PFAS regulations The City of Sherman, in partnership with Garver, found that reverse osmosis was the solution for plant expansion, and it is a best available technology for PFAS removal, putting them ahead of regulations. Read Article
With Garver as a partner, Widefield Water and Sanitation District leads the charge in Colorado through forward-thinking innovations Widefield Water and Sanitation District is one of the largest drinking water providers in Colorado to start PFAS treatment with anion exchange (AEX) resin before regulations were in place, and they continue to innovate by exploring next-generation AEX and nanofiltration (NF). Read Article
Garver helped the City of Enid select GAC post filter adsorbers to address blended water stability and prepare for PFAS regulations As the City of Enid embarked on its first ever surface water treatment plant (WTP), Garver provided evaluations and assessments to guide the City’s selection of advanced technologies such as ozone, biological filtration, and GAC to provide distribution system integrity, to comply with current drinking water regulations, and to prepare for the future PFAS challenge. Read Article
Preparing for compliance with the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions and Lead and Copper Rule Improvements The United States Environmental Protection Agency published the Lead and Copper Rule in 1991 to reduce lead exposure from drinking water. Since then, the need for changes to the LCR has become increasingly clear within the drinking water industry. Read Article
Designing one of Texas' largest membrane plant expansions In this IQ&A, we spoke with Klement about how Garver worked with the City of Sherman to develop a plan to meet the increased water demand, what some of the major challenges were, and how the College Station Water Design Center played an integral role in helping establish Garver as the City’s most trusted advisor. Read Article
Utilizing Garver's College Station Water Design Center to support a growing demand in Hutto The City of Hutto has established itself as one of the fastest-growing cities in the state of Texas. Its population has increased by over 30% the last decade, resulting in a greater demand on the City’s water and wastewater resources and facilities. Understanding the need to keep up with the influx of new residences and businesses, and preparing for future demand, the City of Hutto partnered with Garver to assess its current wastewater capabilities by developing a long-term master plan to make sure the city would be able to keep up with growth. Read Article
How water utilities can prepare to comply with new EPA PFAS regulations In this Q&A, Garver’s leading expert, Water Practice Leader Zaid Chowdhury, Ph.D., PE, BCEE, distills the 400-page proposed rule into what utilities need to know about how they will be affected, and what actions they need to take. Read Article
Partnering with utilities to address changing regulations In this IQ&A, North Carolina Water Team Leader Jonathan Williams, PE, discusses how regulations are changing across the Carolinas, how they’re impacting utilities, and what Garver is bringing to the utilities in the Carolinas to tackle these challenges. Read Article
Three ways OA services help owners save costs and increase efficiency An effective Owner's Representative or Owner's Advisor can sometimes be the difference between a successful program and one failing to meet the goals of the owner. By utilizing Garver’s OA services early in a program, details can be fleshed out to maintain program integrity. Read Article
Changing Consumer Perception by Improving Water Aesthetics In an AWWA Opflow article, Garver Water Practice Leader Zaid Chowdhury, PE, Ph.D., BCEE, joined other industry experts to discuss how the AWWA’s Aesthetic Quality and Perception Committee addresses aesthetic issues comprehensively. Read Article
