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Sewer Line Rapid Assessment Tool (SL-RAT™) Improves Inspections, Reduces Cost
The Wastewater Maintenance Division (WWD) began using the Sewer Line Rapid Assessment Tool (SL-RAT™) by InfoSense last year in its inspection program as part of its long-term effort to reduce the number of sanitary sewer overflows...
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Wastewater Maintenance Division Launches GraniteNet
The WWD recently upgraded its Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) software technology from GraniteXP to GraniteNet. CCTV technology allows field personnel to see the current condition of existing pipelines, identify potential problems, and...
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Sanitary Sewer Overflows
In June 2016, the Wastewater Collection and Transmission System experienced four Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) events. Four of these events occurred during dry weather.
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Utilities and Engineering Diaper Drive Challenge
In May, the Metro Wastewater Treatment Plant, Columbia Canal Water Treatment Plant, Wastewater Maintenance Division, and Clean Water 2020 participated in a diaper drive held by Power in Changing...
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City’s Water Distribution and Wastewater Management Facilities Groundbreaking Ceremony
On June 8, 2016, the City of Columbia held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Water Distribution and Wastewater Management facilities located at 4011 West Beltline Boulevard. Construction plans include renovating two existing structures and...
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2016 Wastewater Maintenance Division BBQ
The 2016 Wastewater Maintenance Division held their informal midyear BBQ on May 27, 2016, at Earlewood Park. WWD Superintendent Robert Judy welcomed the group...
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City of Columbia Wastewater Team Wins National Water Heroes Award
City of Columbia Metro Wastewater Treatment Plant staff were selected by the Water Environment Federation (WEF) for its national 2016 Water Heroes Award for responding bravely during Columbia’s historic October 2015 flood.
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City of Columbia Wins Awards for Clean Water 2020 Program
The City of Columbia was recently honored by the American Academy of Environmental Engineers & Scientists® (AAEES) and the American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina (ACEC-SC) for its Clean Water 2020 (CW2020) Program.
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Clean Water 2020 Public Outreach Meetings
Clean Water 2020 recently held public outreach meetings to inform the community about upcoming projects in their areas. City representatives and project managers met with the public to discuss construction plans...
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Trash the Grease Public Awareness Campaign
In May 2015, the City began setting out Trash the Grease goodies and other informational material at its Washington Square and Eau Claire bill-pay centers.
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Maintaining Compliance During Disaster
Emergency plans were set into motion in late September when heavy rain from Hurricane Joaquin was forecasted to impact the City. From September 30, during the historic flood, and into the weeks following, the staff at the Metro Wastewater Treatment Plant went well above and beyond the call of duty...
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Improvements at Metro Wastewater Treatment Plant Promote Sustainability
In July 2015, the City of Columbia began construction of a two-year, $25 million AnaerobicPress Release Digester Rehab Aug2015.fw Digester Rehabilitation Project at the Metro Wastewater Treatment Plant. Improvements include refurbishing the existing anaerobic digestion facilities...
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Sanitary Sewer Overflows Increase at Year’s End
In December 2015, the Wastewater Collection and Transmission System experienced 21 Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) events. Fifteen of these SSOs were the result of wet weather events...
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Wastewater Treatment Plant 2015 Employee Christmas Party
The 2015 Wastewater Treatment Plant Employee Christmas Party was held December 16, 2015. CDM Smith sponsored the catering...
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Wastewater Maintenance Division 2015 Employee Christmas Party
The 2015 Wastewater Maintenance Division Employee Christmas Party, was held December 11, 2015, at the Earlewood Community Center. Carolina Tap & Bore sponsored the catering...
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Metro WWTP Staff Present Hach WIMS Dashboards
Metro Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Laboratory Supervisor Sarah Hickman and Chief Operator Adrian Martin demonstrated their Hach Water Information Management Solution (WIMS) dashboards...
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Employee Training Strengthens Division
Training helps employees perform better and work more effectively. Providing City staff the ability to further their careers...
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New Training Opportunities for Metro Wastewater Treatment Plant Staff and Wastewater Maintenance Division Supervisors
In November 2015, the WWTP and WWD began using a cloud-based data management system...
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Clean Water 2020 Update: City Making Strides in System-wide Sewer Overhaul
On July 9, 2013, the City launched the Clean Water 2020 program – an overarching revamping and revitalization of its wastewater collection and treatment system.
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City Hosts Fats, Oils & Grease Workshop for Commercial Kitchens
The City of Columbia recently hosted a training session on managing fats, oils and grease in commercial kitchens...
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