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Municipal

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Water and wastewater operator math: chemical dosing, CT values, detention time, clarifier loading, pump energy cost.

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Aeration Energy Cost Calculator

Calculate blower energy consumption and annual operating cost for wastewater aeration basins. Compare blower technologies and estimate savings from DO control optimization and VFD retrofits.

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Backflow Preventer Sizing Calculator

Size RPZ, DCVA, and PVB backflow prevention assemblies by flow rate and pressure loss. Covers cross-connection hazard levels per AWWA and local codes.

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Chemical Dosing Calculator

Calculate gallons per day or pounds per day of chemical feed for any water or wastewater treatment process. Supports chlorine, alum, ferric chloride, polymer, lime, caustic, permanganate, and fluoride with automatic unit conversions and metering pump settings.

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Clarifier Loading Rate Calculator

Calculate surface overflow rate, solids loading rate, and weir overflow rate for primary and secondary clarifiers. Check against design standards and model one-out-of-service scenarios.

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Detention Time Calculator

Calculate hydraulic detention time for any basin, tank, or lagoon and check against regulatory minimums. Supports rectangular and circular tanks with dead zone correction for actual vs theoretical retention time.

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Disinfection CT Value Calculator

Calculate CT values for chlorine disinfection and verify EPA Surface Water Treatment Rule compliance. Check Giardia and virus log inactivation credits based on residual, contact time, temperature, and pH.

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Evaporation & Makeup Water Calculator

Calculate pond evaporation, seepage loss by liner type, and required makeup water flow. 12-month projection with climate zone presets and annual water cost estimate.

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Lagoon & Stabilization Pond Sizing Calculator

Size facultative and aerated lagoons based on organic loading, climate zone, and detention time requirements. Includes earthwork estimates, aeration power requirements, and design standard compliance checks.

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Lift Station Runtime & Backup Power Calculator

Calculate pump cycles, runtime hours, backup generator sizing, and time to overflow for any lift station. Size generators for emergency power and estimate fuel consumption during outages.

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Open Channel Flow Calculator

Calculate open channel flow using Manning's equation for rectangular, trapezoidal, and circular channels.

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Pond, Pit & Basin Fill/Drain Calculator

Calculate volume and fill/drain time for rectangular, circular, and frustum-shaped ponds, pits, and basins. Supports sloped sides, multi-pump configurations, and reverse solver for required GPM.

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Pump Energy Cost Calculator

Calculate actual operating cost for any water or wastewater pump based on flow, head, efficiency, and runtime. Includes VFD retrofit savings analysis with simple payback and 10-year projection.

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Rainwater Harvesting Calculator

Size rainwater collection systems from roof area and local rainfall data. Cistern volume, monthly supply vs demand balance, and first-flush diverter sizing.

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Sludge Production & Disposal Cost Calculator

Estimate daily sludge production, dewatered volume, and annual disposal cost for any wastewater treatment plant. Compare disposal methods including land application, landfill, and incineration.

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Water Tower Storage Sizing Calculator

Size elevated water storage based on fire protection, peak demand, and emergency reserve requirements. Follows AWWA guidelines for small water systems and rural water districts with standard tank size recommendations.

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Weir Flow Rate Calculator

Calculate flow rate over rectangular, V-notch, and Cipolletti weirs with rating tables.

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