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  • Fixing inflow & infiltration

    Fixing inflow & infiltration

    Dec 7, 2022

    What Is Inflow & Infiltration? Inflow & Infiltration (or I & I for short) is the process of water seeping into underground infrastructure. When unwanted water begins filling pipe...

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  • Safety first

    Safety first

    Jun 24, 2022

    At Wessuc, we place the safety of our team and those around us above all else. Every project we do, no matter how small, is executed with safety first mindset from start to finish. It only t...

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  • Suck It Up

    Suck It Up

    Apr 19, 2022

    We suck. We’ve been doing it for over 20 years. Whether it’s getting a tank to process more efficiently, or a simple wet well pump station cleaning or inspection, Wessuc can assist your team...

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  • Pipe inspection and spot repair

    Pipe inspection and spot repair

    Mar 28, 2022

    Non-invasive pipe inspection can save you headaches and cash in the long run. Why Inspect? Inspecting your infrastructure can maximize your system performance and prevent erosion. When is it...

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  • Emergencies dont run on business hours

    Emergencies dont run on business hours

    Feb 24, 2022

    Emergencies happen. Even in the most organized, well-maintained and meticulously prepared operations. You can’t predict when an emergency is going to happen, but knowing who to call when tro...

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  • What’s in your dairy effluent and 12 ideas to manage it better

    What’s in your dairy effluent and 12 ideas to manage it better

    Nov 20, 2019

    Effluent from dairy processing plants can be harmful to the environment, noxious to neighbours and expensive to manage. Examining your systems, thinking creatively about your processes and s...

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  • 3 Dairy manufacturers prove reducing waste saves money

    3 Dairy manufacturers prove reducing waste saves money

    Nov 14, 2019

    Food processing and manufacturing is responsible for 43 per cent of avoidable food waste in Canada, costing food manufacturers a whopping $49.5 billion a year. If you’ve been wondering how y...

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  • 4 ways waste is hurting food processors

    4 ways waste is hurting food processors

    Oct 22, 2019

    The writing is on the wall for food and beverage manufacturers in Ontario: when it comes to waste, it’s going to cost more to continue with business as usual. From loss of competitiveness to...

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  • 3 quick tips to slash your effluent costs

    3 quick tips to slash your effluent costs

    Sep 30, 2019

    If you’re in the food and beverage industry, you’re paying to deal with your effluent. You might have an over-strength agreement with your municipality. You might have the water trucked off ...

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  • How food and bev companies are using their "why" to make more money: A Q&A with Cher Mereweather

    How food and bev companies are using their "why" to make more money: A Q&A with Cher Mereweather

    Jun 10, 2019

    Cher Mereweather is the founder of Provision Coalition, a collaboration of 17 provincial and national agri-food associations that helps food and beverage companies create value, realize savi...

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  • 23 questions about your company’s wastewater you can’t afford to ignore

    23 questions about your company’s wastewater you can’t afford to ignore

    Jun 6, 2019

    Waste is expensive for any business to manage. If your company produces wastewater as part of day-to-day operations, these questions will help you understand what you’re producing, how it’s ...

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  • Safety: Down to the COR

    Safety: Down to the COR

    Mar 25, 2019

    In a highly hazardous and competitive industry, safety is an investment that consistently delivers real benefits. A safe work environment helps to keep skilled employees on the job and keep ...

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  • Biosolids are safe, and here’s why!

    Biosolids are safe, and here’s why!

    Oct 24, 2018

    There are many misconceptions about Biosolids The most common misconception is that biosolids are just the dirty remains of “sludge water” that will make us sick if we ingest them, but this ...

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  • Winter spreading and biosolids

    Winter spreading and biosolids

    Oct 16, 2018

    Winter spreading of any nutrient source increases the chance of runoff; impacting the environment. Ideally nutrients are stored over the winter and spread during the growing season when they...

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  • Types of confined spaces and their hazards

    Types of confined spaces and their hazards

    Sep 26, 2018

    The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety notes that precautions must be made to make confined spaces safe before workers enter. For the workers who brave the hazardous conditio...

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  • Biosolids management a global perspective

    Biosolids management a global perspective

    Sep 19, 2018

    What better way to learn about biosolids management then to compare our processes and procedures at home to those abroad? Europe provides an excellent example of biosolids management tactics...

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  • What is dewatering

    What is dewatering

    Sep 10, 2018

    Dewatering in its simplest definition is the removal of water. This process is used in many industries but commonly referred to in construction and wastewater when water is separated from so...

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  • Harvest season is coming, have you considered your soil health?

    Harvest season is coming, have you considered your soil health?

    Aug 15, 2018

    Harvest season is soon to be upon us in southern Ontario! Dust will be flying as growers race to harvest their crops at the optimal time. Shortly after harvest, planning and planting for nex...

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  • How the nutrient management act applies to NASM

    How the nutrient management act applies to NASM

    Jul 18, 2018

    The Nutrient Management Act (NMA) outlines its purpose “to provide for the management of materials containing nutrients in ways that will enhance protection of the natural environment and pr...

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  • Turning Organic Waste Into Value

    Turning Organic Waste Into Value

    May 23, 2018

    NEWS RELEASE – Brantford, Ontario Wessuc, a leader in waste stream solutions, is pleased to introduce the Turning Organic Waste into Value. The free 10-page guide is a three step self-audit ...

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  • Wet well maintenance and design what you need to know

    Wet well maintenance and design what you need to know

    Apr 18, 2018

    It seems new subdivisions continue to pop up throughout southern Ontario. As the population continues to increase, and before more homes are built, additional water and sewer infrastructure ...

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  • Wet well maintenance and cleaning essentials

    Wet well maintenance and cleaning essentials

    Apr 11, 2018

    Proper Wet Well Maintenance Contributes to Sewer System Health and Decreases Risk of Sewer Backups and Associated Environmental and Economic Costs Wet well maintenance is essential. Any numb...

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  • Reusing NASM for agricultural nutrient management

    Reusing NASM for agricultural nutrient management

    Mar 28, 2018

    Soils are more important to us than we realize, but they are often taken for granted. Around the world, farmers strive for sustainable, productive agricultural soils. In 2015, we celebrated ...

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  • Best practices for excess soil management

    Best practices for excess soil management

    Mar 21, 2018

    In the province of Ontario how do we manage excess soil? Over 25 million m3 of excess soil needs to be managed each year in Ontario. In 2014 the province issued a Best Management Practice to...

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  • Making the right choice for dewatering of sludge

    Making the right choice for dewatering of sludge

    Mar 7, 2018

    Many manufacturers will be quick to highlight the features and benefits of their technology over a competitor’s. Whether it is % solids achievable, polymer dosage required, throughput ...

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  • New Ontario regulations for hydro excavators

    New Ontario regulations for hydro excavators

    Jan 17, 2018

    Looking to Purchase a new Hydro Excavator this year? New regulations came into effect in Ontario as of July 2017 which have changed how and what can be used on Ontario roads, along with who ...

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  • Dewatering best practices to optimize efficiency, cost and environmental impact

    Dewatering best practices to optimize efficiency, cost and environmental impact

    Jan 8, 2018

    Best-in-Class Mechanical Dewatering Methods Depending on what industry you’re in the term “dewatering” can mean different things. Construction site dewatering typically ref...

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  • Aeration tank efficiency

    Aeration tank efficiency

    Jul 26, 2017

    Given the rising costs of energy in our province, it is important that aeration tanks that process waste water run as efficiently as possible. Whether at the municipal or industrial level, i...

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  • Benefits of using vacuum trucks

    Benefits of using vacuum trucks

    Jul 26, 2017

    It frequently amazes our clients how the Wessuc team is able to clean tanks and haul away waste materials so quickly using our vacuum trucks. However, there are many benefits to using vacuum...

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  • How do I know if my tanks and confined spaces are clean?

    How do I know if my tanks and confined spaces are clean?

    Jul 26, 2017

    Proper cleaning of storage and processing tanks is essential for efficient and safe operation. Over time, these tanks can get build up dirt and debris, decreasing the tank volume and causing...

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  • Three Key Benefits of Solids Capturing

    Three Key Benefits of Solids Capturing

    Jul 26, 2017

    The process of solids capture is a cornerstone of waste management productivity for innumerable reasons. Some people within the agricultural and environmental industries may already be aware...

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  • Waste-Free Ontario

    Waste-Free Ontario

    Jul 26, 2017

    In June 2016, the Ontario Government passed the New Waste-Free Ontario Act. This new legislation hopes to create “a circular economy where we have zero waste and zero greenhouse gas emission...

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