Rapid Radicals Plans Great Lakes Technology Rollout
Milwaukee-based startup Rapid Radicals is preparing to deploy its modular "Torrent3" wastewater treatment technology across the Great Lakes region. The system, housed in shipping containers, is designed to treat wastewater significantly faster than conventional methods.
Founder Paige Peters confirmed plans to target major Midwestern and coastal cities to address sewer overflow challenges. The technology, which spun out of Marquette University, aims to reduce the physical footprint of treatment systems while cutting operational and hauling costs for municipal and industrial customers. The company is now moving toward wider commercialization after securing a patent last year. By providing a decentralized, mobile treatment solution, the company hopes to alleviate the burden on existing municipal facilities that struggle with capacity during peak storm events.
Smith & Loveless Debuts Advanced Treatment Tech at WEFTEC
During WEFTEC 2026, Smith & Loveless showcased a range of new wastewater treatment and pumping technologies, including advanced grit removal systems and membrane bioreactors designed to improve plant efficiency.
Source: Wastewater Digest (WWD)
Denton, Texas, Expands Pecan Creek Water Reclamation Plant
The City of Denton has officially begun an expansion of its Pecan Creek Water Reclamation Plant, featuring a new 75 MGD headworks and a 30 MGD membrane bioreactor (MBR) technology upgrade. This project is a response to the city’s rapid growth and the need for enhanced treatment efficiency.
Source: Water & Wastes Digest
Springfield Launches Renewable Natural Gas Initiative at Wastewater Facility
The City of Springfield, Missouri, has initiated a project to develop renewable natural gas at its wastewater and landfill facilities. The program seeks to reduce gas flaring and create new revenue streams through public-private partnerships.
Source: City of Springfield
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