It’s a question recently posed by Daniel Van Abs, water policy professor at Rutgers University, and one that should be answered soon, in his opinion. Van Abs wrote an editorial about the issue, which was recently published in the NJ Spotlight, drawing from his research and his experience with water policy in New Jersey state

You’ve probably heard of miners using canaries as a safety precaution when they are deep in the mines, but have you heard of using mallards for wastewater treatment safety? Maybe not. There is currently a water reclamation project in Utah that is discharging 1.5 million gallons per day into the Great Salt Lake. The pipeline

No need to rush out to California for gold this time. It could be hiding in your neighborhood municipal wastewater treatment plant. But not the traditional yellow lustrous variety. We’re talking about oil – black gold. A recent study done by Rice University identified municipal wastewater as a habitat in which oil-rich algae could exist

The connection between drinking water sanitation and health has been known for thousands of years. The problem was that thousands of years ago, we didn’t understand the underlying science behind the causation between unsanitary drinking water and illness. Here are some key dates and discoveries that led up to our current drinking water treatment and

They wreak havoc on wastewater treatment plants. From clogging pipes to breaking down equipment, non-woven fabrics cause all sorts of problems for plant operations. Popularly known as wipes, and commonly flushed down toilets, these non-flushable items are often a source of plant overflow. What can be done to solve this issue? That’s a question that

Last month, the Entex sales team was in Wichita, KS for the Kansas Rural Water Association Conference. The show was geared toward operators in the area, which allowed our sales team to receive direct feedback on challenges they are facing at their plants. The dialogue was focused around solutions to reach stricter permit limits and

It’s travel season for our sales team, and Regional Manager, Jason Bowman, has hit the road. Texas Longhorns (11 seed) Jason started his journey in Texas to visit shipyards and refineries in Houston. He enjoyed the sights and sounds of the barge-cleaning facilities and shipyards while meeting with industry’s leaders. Kansas Jayhawks (2 seed), Kentucky

We do a lot for the ones we love. For many, it isn’t hard to imagine making a great sacrifice for a family member or loved one, even if it means giving up a kidney to save their lives. But what if you were donating a kidney to someone you have never met? That’s exactly

How much do you know about the water you drink every day? Better yet, how much truth do you know about your drinking water? If you previously believed any of these misconceptions, it’s time to reconsider your thoughts. 1. Bottled is better for you than tap water. These sources are monitored by different agencies. Bottled

Entex is excited to announce that we have received another award from Frost and Sullivan. After they analyzed the water and wastewater market, they have recognized us with the 2014 North America Frost and Sullivan Product Line Strategy Leadership Award. Frost & Sullivan, the Growth Partnership Company, works in collaboration with clients to leverage visionary

Last week, Entex was at the NC AWWA state trade show once again to connect with potential and past clients. We shared a booth space with our sales representatives at EW2 Environmental, Inc. and were able to reconnect with them. New to the booth: This was the first state show for our Marketing Analyst, Brittany