Across the United States the commercial and industrial water rates are increasing due in part to the need for rebuilding for larger capacity, and the new chemicals that are now needed to handle water and structural infrastructure expenses.

What is not fully realized by commercial users that have high water bills is that the bill is divided into two sections.  The water usage section and the sewer usage section are billed separately.  If you are a food processing company, you use water in the manufacturing process.  What you do not do is use the same amount of sewer capacity because the water is included in the product you are shipping.  For example, if you make canned beans and you fill the can with water and beans, you will not be using the same sewer capacity as the water purchased.

The Sewer Rate Reduction System considers this and can save you substantial amounts of money a year by measuring the exit flow to the sewer you are using.  The system consists of a fiberglass metering manhole, a fiberglass flume, a flow measurement device, and a fiberglass manhole cover which is rated for the need.  Click here to view a powerpoint of the complete solution.  If you have a commercial property that uses more water than you need sewage treatment for, call us today!

Across North America watersheds are being studied to monitor the health and viability of the ecosystem.  Flow rates of streams and storm, snow, and farm runoff are used in these studies to characterize and determine the current conditions of the watershed.

The Watershed Flow Measurement System is a valuable packaged solution for flow measurement in areas of inconsistent flow.  This system consists of a fiberglass flume made to ASTM standards, a staff gauge, and an optional flow rate transducer and sensor bracket. This specialized system has been made available by Virtual Polymer Compounds, LLC and is used across the United States and Canada. The system has grown increasingly popular in college and university research studies. Private Citizens as well as environmental activists are also becoming involved and contributing to the payment of such a system, realizing that protecting the watershed is integral in a healthy ecosystem and safe drinking water.

Harmful chemicals and bio-matter from several sources, including gas drilling, farms, and factories can seep into the watershed, and should be monitored on a continual basis. The data collected from watershed measurement and monitoring systems can provide an accurate account of what has transpired in the area and what might occur in the future.

Conducting an internet search for “watershed authorities” will provide you with the necessary resources to find out how you can participate in your area.  Please contact us at VPC Fiberglass to learn more about watershed flow measurement and past projects that we have been involved with.

Virtual Polymer Compounds, LLC (VPC), located in Medina, New York, supplies high-quality fiberglass products to the industrial and municipal water and wastewater markets, as well as to government, commercial and residential customers.The flumes that are available and photos with applications can be viewed at vpcfiberglass.com/flumes and a powerpoint highlighting the product line can be downloaded here.