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Florida is running out of water — seriously. To understand that, you have to look beneath the surface.Nearly 19 percent of Florida’s...

To Cody Bridgewater, an unexpected change in effluent quality is no cause for hasty action — it’s a time for deliberate steps...

When Melinda Ward was 5 years old, she would climb a grassy hill to the digesters at the local clean-water plant, and...

The Wellington Water Reclamation Facility has won numerous awards. Its compliance history, operation and maintenance practices, customer relations, and safety record are...

Drafting and math unlocked the doors to Martha Tasker’s future. While studying drafting in college, she worked as a part-time intern at...

When it opened in 2012, the Dania Beach Nanofiltration Water Treatment Plant was the first LEED Gold-certified water plant in the world....

Wastewater treatment plants are major energy users, and efficient operation requires a fine balance between biological and hydraulic parameters.Maintaining that balance can...

Working alone in the Addison Village Wastewater Treatment Plant, plant operator Chuck Wright depends on high-performing and reliable equipment.After a $3.34 million...

The Indiana city of Carmel has been recognized as one of the best cities in the U.S. to live. Its award-winning wastewater...

Nearly 2.5 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline separates the Kenosha water and wastewater treatment plants, but the facilities share a theme: city...

If America’s infrastructure were a student, he or she would be a candidate for remedial classes. In its 2017 Infrastructure Report Card,...

Effective mixing is important to optimizing biogas production in anaerobic digesters. There are various approaches to mixing systems, including mechanical stirring with...

The latest trend in microbrews seems to involve beer made from recycled wastewater. I came back from a weekend with the grandkids...

People/AwardsJames Elmore was promoted to director of wastewater treatment and water reclamation for the city of Rockledge, Florida. He began with the...

Retractable tank covers minimize odor threats from plant expansionGeomembrane Technologies Inc. (GTI) partnered with a large wastewater treatment plant in the U.S....

Bearings are a critical component of pumps and motors, and are typically designed to operate for many years. However, when they do...

It’s no secret that “flushable” wipes can cause problems for pumping systems. They don’t break down in sumps and wet wells, often...