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Researchers to Examine COVID-19 Virus in Biosolids
7:00am, July 28, 2020 Researchers to Examine COVID-19 Virus in Biosolids
Why Wastewater Testing Is Critical in the Fight Against COVID-19
Why Wastewater Testing Is Critical in the Fight Against COVID-19
July 20, 2020

Wastewater from at least 30 states is being tested by a company called Biobot for the presence of COVID-19, and the findings will be instrumental in leadership decisions going forward
Experts Offer Recommendations for COVID-19 Wastewater Surveillance
July 07, 2020
Declining Revenue, Social Distancing Among Water Sector Concerns During Pandemic
July 06, 2020

A new survey from the American Water Works Association shows the number of utilities reporting declining revenue increased from 23% in late April to 32% in June
WEFTEC Goes Fully Virtual for 2020 Show
June 16, 2020

The 2020 trade show was originally slated to take place as an in-person event in New Orleans
COVID-19 Heightens Water Problems Worldwide
COVID-19 Heightens Water Problems Worldwide
June 09, 2020
COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Orders Might Make Our Buildings Sick, Too
COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Orders Might Make Our Buildings Sick, Too
June 02, 2020
Why Test Water for Legionella Bacteria?
Why Test Water for Legionella Bacteria?
June 01, 2020
Knox County's 'QuaranTeam' Isolates in Treatment Plant for Weeks
Knox County's 'QuaranTeam' Isolates in Treatment Plant for Weeks
May 20, 2020
Letter Praises 'Back-End' Sewer and Water Workers
Letter Praises 'Back-End' Sewer and Water Workers
May 13, 2020
Small Businesses to Get COVID-19 Paid Leave Help
May 13, 2020

New rules to help employers keep workers on the payroll

Xylem Extends Global Community Grants Program to Support COVID-19 Response
May 05, 2020

Xylem calls on customers and partners to nominate nonprofit organizations in their communities to receive funding for COVID-19 response
Blue-Ribbon Panel to Evaluate Hazards to Wastewater Workers During Pandemic
April 30, 2020
News Briefs: Michigan Operators Ask to Stop Testing Wastewater During Outbreak
April 29, 2020

Also in this week's water and wastewater news, wastewater testing in New Castle County in Delaware has discovered 15 times more COVID-19 cases than are currently confirmed positive cases
Virtual Event Brings Water Sector Together for Water Week Advocacy Work
April 28, 2020

The public water sector remains committed to working with Congress on water infrastructure investment and stimulus relief as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic
Xylem Partners With Americares for COVID-19 Response
April 23, 2020

The announcement begins a five-year sustainable partnership to provide improvements to critical health care facilities and WASH education to communities
Researchers Say COVID-19 Building Closures Could Affect Water Quality
Researchers Say COVID-19 Building Closures Could Affect Water Quality
April 23, 2020

Water quality could be altered in buildings closed during COVID-19 pandemic
News Briefs: Sewage Study Claims Massachusetts Is Undercounting Its COVID-19 Cases
April 15, 2020

Also in this week's water and wastewater news, cannabis growers could be part of the solution to Florida's algae bloom problem
Agencies, Organizations Cooperate on Water Sector Response to COVID-19
Agencies, Organizations Cooperate on Water Sector Response to COVID-19
April 13, 2020
Florida Epoxy Manufacturer Repurposes Facility to Make Hand Sanitizer
Florida Epoxy Manufacturer Repurposes Facility to Make Hand Sanitizer
April 08, 2020

Hearing about a local demand for hand sanitizer from south Florida nurses and first responders, Epoxytec sprang into action to get a hand sanitizer manufacturing operation running in less than a week
News Briefs: Wastewater Tests Could Provide Early Warning of COVID-19
April 02, 2020

Also in this week's water and wastewater news, wastewater treatment facilities continue to fight against a surge of wrongfully flushed disposable wipes