News Briefs: Alabama Utility Announces Mass Layoffs

Back to the E-Newsletter Archive Also in this week's water and wastewater news, a 20-year-old urban explorer from Nebraska suffers a fatal head injury in a local sewer system.

03.20.2026

Municipal wastewater and water treatment facility news for industry leading operators, managers and superintendents

Manhole Grout and Lining Rehabilitation Project Helps Hamler Avoid a Costly Full Replacement

The benefits of OBIC’s technology were realized almost immediately: restoring hydraulic integrity of the system and proper lagoon function, reinstating EPA compliance, and eliminating risk of overflow events. Read more

Sponsored by: OBIC, LLC

News Briefs: Alabama Utility Announces Mass Layoffs

Also in this week's water and wastewater news, a 20-year-old urban explorer from Nebraska suffers a fatal head injury in a local sewer system. Read more

From Wipes to Woes

Addressing the persistent problem of flushable wipes with advanced screening technology. Read more

Sponsored by: HUBER Technology, Inc.

Technology Deep Dive: One Partner Makes Media. The Other Designs Treatment Systems. They Fit Together Well.

Two companies combine to offer a circular process for removing PFAS from drinking water, industrial waste streams and more. Read more

Reduce Energy Costs with Aerobic Granular Sludge Technology

The aerobic granular sludge process offers energy savings and numerous other advantages when compared to a conventional activated sludge process. Read more

Sponsored by: Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc.

“These mini ecosystems that include the rain gardens and native plants are great opportunities to maximize the effectiveness of the outdoor classroom while minimizing the demand on the sewer system.”

From the article: Green Luminaries Take Pride in Eco-Friendly Landscapes