Acronyms – Made Easier

Posted by Renee Helvie on July 27, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

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In our modern tech world of texting, instant messaging and e-mails, we have become very comfortable using acronyms. LOL (Laugh Out Loud), is one of the most common responses in just about every text message conversation. IDK, ROTFL, BTW, GTG, JK, OMG and CYA are just a few of the most popular texting abbreviations being used. Many of these include numbers instead of spelled out words, such as B4 (before), L8R (later) and GR8 (great). Acronyms have basically became a language of their own. Read more

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Wastewater Pump Stations 101: Working With Municipal Authorities

Posted by Dave on May 20, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Romtec Utilities & wastewater agency at pump station completion

Romtec wastewater pump station completion

The design and construction of most wastewater pump/lift stations require review, inspection and approval by municipal authorities. In residential, commercial and industrial developments the municipal sewage agency will usually take ownership of the lift station after it is completed. As a result, communities don’t accept just any pumping system; there is often a lengthy specification with functional, structural, mechanical, electrical and communication requirements.

Fast design review, installation and approval help everyone. In the case of a residential, commercial or industrial development, the municipality probably won’t issue building permits until the lift station is completed. The challenge is to submit a design that meets all the community’s requirements and can be constructed quickly. To expedite approval by the agency, Romtec ensures that each lift station is designed, supplied and installed per the approved specification. Read more

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Texas agencies use Co-op Purchasing Program for pumping systems

Posted by Dave on March 22, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Romtec Utilities pump stations Texas

Texas Co-op Purchasing for pump stations

Turnkey Pump Stations for All Municipal Pumping Applications – wastewater, stormwater, clean water, water reuse & industrial process water

Romtec Utilities supplies turnkey pumping systems to all Texas public agencies through the Texas  Co-op Purchasing Program. Read more

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