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The Spring 2008 Issue! Welcome to the Spring 2008 issue of USABlueBook’s newsletter…BlueBits. In this issue, we’ll talk about Groundskeeping, Stormwater Waste Management, Sodium Hypochlorite, and show you what we’re doing in the field to ensure you ”Get the Best Treatment.” Fame and $50? Who doesn’t want to be rich and famous? Send your interesting or funny work story to stories@usabluebook.com. If we publish it, you’ll receive a $50 USABlueBook credit, and the accolades of thousands!  News from the FieldWastewater Treatment Plant Groundskeeping As spring approaches, it’s once again time to retire the plows, snow shovels and salt until next winter, and to develop a plan for groundskeeping duties at your water/wastewater treatment facility... Full Story What Does a Billion Mean? The word “billion” seems to be slipping more and more easily into our conversations. Scientists talk about the concentration of contaminates in the water supply in terms of parts-per-billion... Full Story  Tech TalkStormwater Waste Management Stormwater runoff is the water from rain and snow melt that flows across land. This water picks up pollutants on land and carries them into nearby water systems, degrading water quality and increasing flooding... Full Story Ask Don! Sodium Hypochlorite (Keeping the Potency) Many systems use sodium hypochlorite for their source of chlorine. We often hear about how it degrades over time, and little on how to minimize that degradation. Here are some factors that affect... Full Story  Great PeopleGPS Contest Winner! Marshall Munshon, Service Department Manager in Wapato, WA, updated his information in January and won a Garmin StreetPilot Global Positioning System through our random drawing. Marshall says... Full Story  Break Time!119 Catalog Trivia Contest Find the answers to our trivia questions in the #119 Master Catalog and get entered in a drawing for a $50 Best Buy Gift Card (1st Prize) or $25 Best Buy Gift Card (2nd Prize)! Full Story  CalendarCatalog # 119 is here! The number one catalog for water and wastewater professionals is updated and better than ever! Our latest book features over 1600 pages of equipment and supplies, plus detailed technical tips, selection guides and application notes... Full Story Upcoming Trade Shows Come visit us at the following tradeshows. Many of our shows also offer field training opportunities: Full Story |
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