EPA Proposes Adding Microplastics and Pharmaceuticals to Contaminant Candidate List

Back to the E-Newsletter Archive Also in this week's water and wastewater news, an underground electrical fire triggers a manhole explosion in Larchmont, New York, injuring two police officers.

04.10.2026

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

Biological Nutrient Removal With Advanced Primary Treatment

Using pile cloth media filtration systems, advanced primary treatment can reduce capital and operating costs, ensure more consistent effluent, and increase flow capacity. Read more

Sponsored by: Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc.

News Briefs: EPA Proposes Adding Microplastics and Pharmaceuticals to Contaminant Candidate List

Also in this week's water and wastewater news, an underground electrical fire triggers a manhole explosion in Larchmont, New York, injuring two police officers. Read more

Enhancing Wastewater Treatment with Efficient Blower Systems

As designers and operators of wastewater treatment plants know all too well, the selection and sizing of blowers has a direct impact on the effectiveness and long-term cost of operations. Read more

Sponsored by: Kaeser Compressors, Inc.

Optimizing a Rotary Lobe Pump for Handling Debris

Vogelsang’s InjectionSystem solves issues tied to pumping liquids with excessive solids without damaging the lobes. Read more

Sponsored by: Vogelsang

Hearts and Minds: This Utility Collects More Than Stormwater With Its Art Competition

Raleigh students’ artworks help educate and engage the public on stormwater runoff and other water-quality issues. Read more

How Henderson Water Utility Reduces Sludge Cake by 67%

Kentucky-based Henderson Water Utility reduces its sludge cake weight by 67% with the Electro Osmosis Dehydrator (ELODE), which dehydrates their belt-pressed cake from 15% dry solids to 45%. Watch now

Sponsored by: ELODE USA, Inc.