Columbia Weather Systems

Are noxious odors a problem at your local wastewater plant? A recent Wastewater Digest article* makes some important points about Odor Control: 🔽 1️⃣. It is a common problem: “At some point, every wastewater treatment plant or water resource recovery facility has been subject to comments, concerns or questions about wastewater odor.” 2️⃣. It is a growing concern: “While treatment plants generally are constructed away from residential areas, communities grow and change. Housing developments close in on the proximity to the treatment plants, which then results in more concerns and complaints about offensive odors.” 3️⃣. It can be a public safety issue: “… odor control can be useful for addressing public safety and the health of a wastewater collection system.” A key component noxious odor prevention and mitigation is weather monitoring. Parameters like temperature, wind speed and direction, as well as humidity and rainfall, all impact. Check out our white paper 5 Reasons Smart Water Uti...

High temperatures cause increased risk to those exposed to strenuous outdoor conditions, including those who work in construction, utility, athletics, and military operations. The CDC reports a U.S. average of 67,512 emergency department visits and 702 heat-related deaths each year . Steps to increase safety includes adherence to recommended guidelines and environmental monitoring. Wet Bulb Globe Temperature is an important calculated parameter to monitor for outdoor exposure in high temperature conditions. Developed for the US Coast Guard to help keep workers safe in extreme heat and humid environments, CWS’s Heat Stress System gives decision makers the full picture. It includes: – ​Capricorn FLX Control Module – Black Globe Temp Sensor – Ambient Temp Sensor – Relative Humidity Sensor – Self-Aspirating Radiation Shield for Ambient Temp and RH sensors – Weather Display Console Have questions? We're here to help find an environmental monitoring system that is right for you. Visit o...