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A Connection with Plants and Gardening Helps this District Deliver Messages About Water's Value
12:00am, March 21, 2023 A Connection with Plants and Gardening Helps this District Deliver Messages About Water's Value

A California district hosts an October Waterwise Garden and Pumpkin Fest to stress water conservation and kick off the fall planting season
New 'Water Heroes' Website Aims to Raise Awareness of Untreated Wastewater
New 'Water Heroes' Website Aims to Raise Awareness of Untreated Wastewater
March 15, 2023

Xylem and Manchester City Football Club launch short film to highlight dangers of wastewater pollution
Maryland Utility Awarded for Public Outreach and Education Efforts
Maryland Utility Awarded for Public Outreach and Education Efforts
February 23, 2023

Maryland’s largest water utility earns a national environmental achievement award for its wastewater treatment virtual unit
Meet 'Bruce the Water Guy,' an Operator Shining a Light On Treatment
Meet 'Bruce the Water Guy,' an Operator Shining a Light On Treatment
February 21, 2023

Bruce Royce, wastewater treatment plant manager for Midland, Michigan, shares his expertise and knowledge on YouTube
Draw It. Write It. Kentucky Kids Use the Arts to Celebrate Water.
Draw It. Write It. Kentucky Kids Use the Arts to Celebrate Water.
February 15, 2023

A conservation writing contest was hatched in 1944 to get Kentucky students interested in natural resources and still continues to this day
How Droughts Can Cause Higher Water Bills for Low-Income Households
How Droughts Can Cause Higher Water Bills for Low-Income Households
February 08, 2023

According to a recent study, when providers act to curtail water use or invest in new infrastructure because of a drought, bills can rise for low-income households and drop for high-income households
Newly Released Scorecard Ranks States for Water Efficiency and Sustainability Policies
Newly Released Scorecard Ranks States for Water Efficiency and Sustainability Policies
February 06, 2023
A Water District Awards Grants Over 20 Years Totaling More Than $4 Million for School-Based Water Education Projects
A Water District Awards Grants Over 20 Years Totaling More Than $4 Million for School-Based Water Education Projects
January 16, 2023

A Florida water management district has made a substantial impact on students and educators with its grant program for 25 years.

Xeric Landscaping Plays a Vital Role in Water Conservation in This Rocky Mountain State City
Xeric Landscaping Plays a Vital Role in Water Conservation in This Rocky Mountain State City
January 16, 2023

A Colorado utility provides multiple conservation programs, including education and financial incentives to encourage water-saving landscapes.

​New England Utility Survey Explores Regional Collaboration on Aging Workforce Issues
​New England Utility Survey Explores Regional Collaboration on Aging Workforce Issues
January 11, 2023

New England Work for Water is asking all water/wastewater utilities in the region to complete the survey by Feb. 15
EPA Releases New PFAS Analytic Tools
EPA Releases New PFAS Analytic Tools
January 10, 2023
For Boston Water, It's Public Education and Hydration on Wheels
For Boston Water, It's Public Education and Hydration on Wheels
December 13, 2022

Boston’s water utility deploys a water truck that keeps residents hydrated at events while helping them appreciate award-winning tap water.

Arizona Taps ASU to Lead Water Innovation Initiative
Arizona Taps ASU to Lead Water Innovation Initiative
November 23, 2022

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A Toad Professor Helps a California City Deliver the Message of Water Conservation
A Toad Professor Helps a California City Deliver the Message of Water Conservation
November 15, 2022

A cartoon toad is a feature of online interactive games that teach children in a California community how to help conserve water during droughts.

Celebrating Heroes: An Industry Association Elevates the Stature of Those Who Keep Water Resources Safe and Accessible
November 15, 2022
Hackers Tackle Water Crisis at Europe's Biggest Hackathon
Hackers Tackle Water Crisis at Europe's Biggest Hackathon
October 17, 2022

Team WatApp wins the Xylem Water Challenge award at HackZurich2022 with an innovative app designed to promote sustainable water consumption
A Children’s Book About Wastewater Reaches Parents by Way of Their Kids
A Children’s Book About Wastewater Reaches Parents by Way of Their Kids
October 12, 2022

Honolulu’s water utility creates an award winning children’s book that compares bodily processes to the way a treatment plant cleans water.

An Educational Video Features No Actors — Only Professional Operations Personnel
An Educational Video Features No Actors — Only Professional Operations Personnel
September 15, 2022

A California clean-water district creates an award-winning virtual plant tour video to stay connected with residents during COVID.

Founded 20 Years Ago, This Southern County's Rivers Alive Program Engages Residents in Resource Protection
Founded 20 Years Ago, This Southern County's Rivers Alive Program Engages Residents in Resource Protection
August 15, 2022

An event sponsored by the Clayton County Water Authority engages the community to help keep waterways clean.

Bureau of Reclamation Launches Prize Competition to Design Precipitation Measurement Devices
August 11, 2022
A Poster Contest Winner as a Child Creates a Similar Contest as an Adult
A Poster Contest Winner as a Child Creates a Similar Contest as an Adult
July 13, 2022

The Carmichael Water District creates a water-wise poster contest to engage middle school students on water conservation.