Public Outreach

Some critics still eye public communications with suspicion. Don’t let that get you down. Tell your story with conviction.

The event brings together agencies and partners to showcase water conservation and protection

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

Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District helps a school district transform its primary, middle and high school properties with green infrastructure

Boulder’s annual Children’s Water Festival encourages fourth and fifth grade students to become good stewards of water and ecosystems

The Maryland city of Gaithersburg derives multiple benefits from a contest where residents paint environmental messages around storm drain gratings

A comic book superhero teaches children about water conservation, wastewater treatment, and protecting the sewer pipes against wipes and FOG

Tap water and biosolids are minor sources of PFAS in daily living. Utilities should let customers know how to avoid the larger sources of exposure.

Manufacturers aim to address issues with wipes in collection systems through consumer education, product flushability standards and package labeling

Wastewater Professionals Appreciation Day recognizes a group dedicated to keeping people and communities healthy and safe

A simple comment leads to Kansas utility’s award-winning campaign to recruit the next generation of wastewater professionals

Civic Alerts and a quick-acting special purpose district help keep Puget Sound and its marine life safe and clean for future generations

The Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District’s award-winning video campaign educates kids about the effects of flushing harmful material

Policy recommendations promote investment in water and wastewater infrastructure