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Clean Hiking Air

Don't you just hate it when you are out hiking and suddenly the most horrendous smell hits your nose? Well, at this hiking location that’s no longer a problem because Vapex was able to remedy the issue. A wet-well, that is located right off a very popular hiking path in the area,…
May 13, 2021
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Stink! Stank! Stunk!

Stink! Stank! Stunk! No, we’re not singing a song about the Grinch. We’re talking about a septage receiving facility wanting to treat their odors and who did they turn to….that’s right Vapex! Why? Vapex units handle high concentrations of H2S but also other odorous compounds. Vapex units are small not requiring a whole lot of…
May 4, 2021
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Stinky Vortex

A stinky vortex next to a police station is no match for Vapex™ technology. A quick pilot demonstration immediately eradicated the odor, and everyone was able to breathe a little easier. This customer already has a few units but was unsure if Vapex™ technology would handle these extreme odors, hence…
March 24, 2021
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EWAS

These units have been in operation since 2015 and they not only look new but continue to operate as they did on the first day of operation. Why? These units are part of our Extended Warranty & Service (EWAS) program. EWAS continues the mechanical warranty and semi-annual service you receive…
March 9, 2021
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Hi-Tech Knows Best

Hi-Tech knows Hi-Tech! Startup last week at a large tech company to treat FOG and odor in a pump station servicing their cafeteria. To find out why technology companies prefer Vapex™ Radical Technology to treat their odors and FOG – contact your local Vapex™ representative
February 25, 2021
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Young People In Wastewater

Contrary to public belief, waste does not simply dispose of itself. In Wastewater, engineers, scientists, operators, technicians, and manufacturers who work within this sector of water have garnered years of experience and knowledge that has kept communities healthy and safely operating so much so that residents don’t even have a…
May 21, 2020
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Smells like Rotten Eggs! How do I Measure it? Tracking H2S in Municipal Odor Control

With residential areas being developed closer and closer to wastewater facilities, municipalities are taking into consideration the safety aspects odors cause to residents and workers alike. In addition to odor complaints, high levels of H2S may cause violations in regulatory requirements depending on local regulations and limits. For these municipalities,…
May 13, 2020
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PICO Start-Up at Casino in California

Another successful startup! A casino in California has a retention tank adjacent to the employee’s break area. Odors were so strong that employees could smell the H2S lingering around their break area and no longer felt comfortable eating their lunches or using the break area at all. When searching for…
April 28, 2020
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Municipal Water: How Pump Problem Solvers Became Odor Control Experts

What do guys who know a whole lot about pumps know about hydroxyl radical vapor phase treatment for wastewater odor control? We brought Pump Solutions, our rep in Texas, to the Vapex office in Florida for immersive training on Vapex odor control technology. Training started with Travis, Product Design Engineer,…
April 20, 2020
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How Odor in Lift Stations are Eliminated with the use of Hydroxyl Radicals

Hydroxyl radicals are the most reactive species in the oxygen species family and are known for their naturally occurring oxidization potential. In wastewater, hydroxyl radicals clean the air of odorous molecules such as the infamous rotten egg smell (hydrogen sulfide - H2S) that seeps out of lift stations, pump stations,…
April 13, 2020