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Legends tell of brave men and women, who faced the darkness of the sewer and the tank, and were victorious. Those seeking their knowledge are best to scour the posts below.
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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
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...
![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...
![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...
![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...
![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...
![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...
![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...
![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 ...
![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...
![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 ...
![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 ...
![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 ...
![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...
![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...
![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...
![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...
![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...
![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...
![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 ...
![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 ...
![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...
![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 ...
![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...
![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 ...
![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 ...
![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...
![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...
![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...
![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...
![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...
![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...
