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Today’s high concentrations of corrosive microbial sulfuric acid can destroy older coating systems such as coal tar epoxy in months, not years. Fortunately, new coatings offer the high corrosion resistance required to protect water and wastewater tanks and pipe. Knowing which coating to choose depends on the specific application. To learn about these new coatings, [...]

We recently had the opportunity to provide a primer on corrosion and protective coatings in an issue of Water Environment & Technology Magazine (WE&T), the official publication of WEF. Corrosion costs big bucks – the annual cost of metallic corrosion in the U.S. is a whopping $276 billion or 3% of the U.S. gross domestic [...]

All surfaces receiving an application of thin film, medium film, laminate or mortar systems must be structurally sound, clean and dry.  Proper surface preparation is an extremely important factor in the immediate and long-term successful performance of applied coating and lining systems. The contractor responsible for the installation of a coating or lining system shall [...]

This past Thursday Tony Ippoliti presented the second in a series of Webinars dedicated to the Water Industry. Tony’s presentation covered the D-102 Standard  of AWWA and the products that Sherwin-Williams can offer to meet or exceed these requirements for potable water storage. Pre-Construction Primer In Tony’s presentation was highlighted the use of a shop-applied [...]

We have automated the Sherwin-Williams Webinar series sign-up process. Just click on the title of the Webinar that you plan to attend and you will be automatically registered for that specific presentation. This is a great way to learn about topics related to Water and Wastewater Industry. It can be done during your lunch time [...]

Please join me and thousands of your fellow water professionals at AWWA’s Annual Conference and Exposition, June 20–24, 2010, in the bustling city of Chicago. Come visit us at Booth 1537. Learn how Sherwin-Williams can protect your facility or structure from Start to Finish. You will see our complete line ANSI/NSF 61 approved coatings with [...]

On June 3rd, the Water/Wastewater Team of the Sherwin-Williams Company launched a series of Webinars dealing with a variety of topics related to the industry. The inaugural Webinar was lead by Bruce Snyder, Business Development Manager. Over 50 individuals logged in to participate in the Webinar titled Infrastructure Linings and Rehabilitation. His talk covered corrosion [...]

ATLANTA and ANN ARBOR, Mich. – The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI) and NSF International announced today the joint development of a health-based standard that addresses chemical emissions from products. This comprehensive standard will streamline the myriad methods currently used for measuring and limiting chemical emissions from products, and will incorporate the most recent science on [...]

Drinking Water Week, the annual celebration of the world’s most precious resource, begins Sunday, May 2. “Drinking Water Week is an opportunity for North Americans to think about what water means to each of us,” said AWWA President Craig Woolard. “A safe, reliable water supply is critical to the success of any community. It creates [...]

In reading various publications and articles I have chosen a few that may be of interest: LaFrance AWWA’s new executive director AWWA named David B. LaFrance as its new executive director. He will join the staff in May. LaFrance, 46, has served as director of finance for Denver Water for the past 12 years and [...]