Water and wastewater treatment

When we turn on the tap to wash dishes or flush the toilet, we rarely think about the complex systems behind the scenes that keep clean water flowing, let alone how our wastewater is managed. The truth is that these essential systems are an afterthought until they fail and we begin to see the consequences. That’s why reliable backup power systems are crucial, as they help avoid outcomes that th

A backup power failure at a wastewater facility can lead to immediate and severe consequences. Pumps stop, tanks overflow, leaving contaminants easy access to our waterways. What started as a brief outage, then turns into a major public health and environmental emergency. Though rare, such failures can trigger a chain reaction: beach closures, boil water advisories, infrastructure damage, and loss

As industries worldwide seek cleaner and more efficient power solutions, natural gas generators are emerging as a vital solution for sustainability. While renewable energy sources like solar and wind continue to grow, they cannot independently offer reliable, continuous power that hospitals, wastewater facilities and other critical service providers require.  For over 25 years, Cummins Inc

The Cummins Inc. Jamestown Engine Plant (JEP) is not only setting the standard for manufacturing top of the line engines. It’s also setting the standard for plants across the country as it makes progress on Cummins’ goal of having a net positive impact on local communities. Part of Cummins’ Planet 2050 environmental sustainability strategy and 2030 goals aim to reduce absolute water consumption

“We can’t have a prosperous world without clean air, water and land, and every employee has a role to play,” said Brian Mormino, the company’s Executive Director of Technical & Environmental Systems, speaking during Cummins’ most recent June Environmental Month. PLANTS AND FACILITIES Cummins implemented a water strategy in 2014 for its plants and facilities and has been improving its ste

An expansion at the Al Ansab wastewater treatment site near the capital Muscat, Oman doubles the capacity, making it the largest water treatment plant in Muscat, and one of the largest facilities in the world to use the flat-sheet-membrane bioreactor process, which produces high-quality reclaimed water and minimizes environmental footprint. With Cummins global capabilities and footprint, and wi

Like many expanding suburbs, Camas, Washington (U.S.A.), faced the problem of updating its aging sewage collection system to meet the needs of the city’s growing population. Located on the north bank of the Columbia River, adjacent to Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, this ecologically sensitive town couldn’t risk any kind of sewage backup if the local electric utility failed. To increa

A large regional water treatment plant in west-central Michigan, not far from the shores of Lake Michigan, wanted to ensure that water would continue flowing to more than 200,000 residents even if the electric utility failed, so it installed a standby power system from Cummins Power Generation to prevent service interruptions. The standby system also helps the water treatment plant save money on i