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Case Studies - October 2021
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Augmented Reality Tech Helps California Plant Amidst Pandemic Restrictions
September 23, 2021

Despite pandemic restrictions, Veolia North America's Hubgrade innovations made it possible to check a California plant's equipment without in-person inspections
​Two Michigan State Labs Ready to Monitor COVID-19 in Wastewater Thanks to Funding
August 02, 2021
News Briefs: Missouri Lab Detects Delta Variant in Wastewater Weeks Before Outbreak
July 22, 2021

Also in this week's water and wastewater news, researchers develop an early warning system for cholera-contaminated water in developing nations
News Briefs: Michigan Announces Grants to Support COVID-19 Wastewater Surveillance
July 08, 2021

Also in this week's water and wastewater news, a study finds that low-income communities are more likely to deal with nitrate contamination
Scientists Develop Low-Cost Sensor to Detect COVID-19 in Wastewater
Scientists Develop Low-Cost Sensor to Detect COVID-19 in Wastewater
June 15, 2021
CDC to Expand Use of Wastewater-Based Disease Surveillance With WEF
April 15, 2021
WRF to Host Wastewater Surveillance Global Update Symposium
April 12, 2021
​Sewage Surveillance System Detects UK Variant of COVID-19 in Southeast Michigan
​Sewage Surveillance System Detects UK Variant of COVID-19 in Southeast Michigan
March 29, 2021
Wisconsin Utility Emphasizes Importance of Public Outreach
March 15, 2021
Can You Require Employees to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine?
Can You Require Employees to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine?
March 10, 2021

From a legal standpoint, there isn’t a clear-cut answer, but it’s a reality that all employers will have to face when establishing a policy for their workforce
Water Sector Commends Congress for Water Relief in Appropriations Package
January 06, 2021

A joint statement from water sector associations looks forward to building on this success this year
Water Associations Call on Congress To Support Utilities and Customers in Coronavirus Relief Legislation
December 07, 2020
News Briefs: Crews Cleaning Up Diesel Spill at Alaskan WWTP
December 03, 2020

Also in this week's water and wastewater news, Michigan universities get funding for 20 three-month pilot programs to test wastewater for COVID-19
COVID-19 Wastewater Testing Trials Yield Key Insights
November 10, 2020
News Briefs: Two Workers Found Dead in Nebraska Pump House
September 17, 2020

Also in this week's water and wastewater news, the University of Arizona prevents a potentially massive COVID-19 outbreak thanks to wastewater testing
News Briefs: Wastewater Testing for COVID-19 Pays Off for Utah State University
September 03, 2020

Also in this week's water and wastewater news, damage from Hurricane Laura leaves hundreds of thousands of residents without access to clean water
COVID-19 Pandemic Should Be a Wake-Up Call for Water Security
COVID-19 Pandemic Should Be a Wake-Up Call for Water Security
August 31, 2020
Federal Agencies Announce National Wastewater Surveillance System for COVID-19
August 26, 2020

The new public health tool aims to help leadership understand COVID-19 spread in a community
WQA Offers Guidance On Sanitizing Water Treatment Systems
August 24, 2020

Document suggests best practices when recommissioning systems stagnant from not being used during COVID-19 shelter-in-place orders
Expert Panel Finds Low Risk of Coronavirus for Wastewater Workers
August 20, 2020

The panel also updated the guidelines for protection of wastewater personnel from potential pathways of exposure to biological hazards