CASE STUDY Hydrogen sulfide is one of the most prevalent gases produced through the processing at water treatment plants. The colorless gas is a byproduct of decaying organic matter and can be easily detected through the olfactory scent of rotten eggs. Prolonged human expo- sure to this gas can be acutely toxic. In addition to its toxicity, the gas can be corrosive once it is introduced to a moisture-rich envi- ronment, which is common in water processing. To combat the prevalence of this gas, water treatment operators reduce the gas through oxidation processes. A water treatment operator in Wisconsin recently replaced a metallic stairway with a fabricated fiberglass version made entirely with Strongwell’s products. This specific stairway was experiencing corrosion issues resulti

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