More than 160 water utility leaders will take to Capitol Hill Wednesday, March 7, to show support for draft legislation to create...
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Local firefighters hold benefit for injured treatment plant employees
TV station WYTV in Youngstown, Ohio, reports that the Struthers Fireman's Association held its annual spaghetti dinner benefit for Kenny Stiver and...
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New device said to generate electricity from wastewater
The London Sun newspaper has reported that U.S. researchers claim to have created a prototype device that can generate electricity from waste...
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AWWA says $1 trillion is needed to restore water infrastructure
The cost of repairing and expanding U.S. drinking water infrastructure will top $1 trillion in the next 25 years, most likely paid...
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Illinois American Water to receive AWWA Communication Achievement Award
Illinois American Water will receive the AWWA’s 2011 Communications Achievement Award for its outreach on proper pharmaceutical disposal. The award recognizes AWWA...
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Propane explosion injures five at treatment plant in Washington
News reports say that a propane tank exploded about 11 a.m. Thursday on a construction site at the Picnic Point Wastewater Treatment...
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A third worker dies at Gatlinburg wastewater treatment plant
In April 2011, two workers were killed when a large containment basin collapsed at the Gatlinburg (Tenn.) Wastewater Treatment Plant, spilling more...
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Biosolids Blockade
CBS News in British Columbia is reporting that some residents of the Salmon Valley, near Prince George, will not allow a farmer...
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It’s not Capistrano...
A group of northern rough-winged swallows have been spending winters at the Northeast Wastewater Treatment Plant in Philadelphia. They appear to be...
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Water Environment Federation announces a new strategic direction
After the most comprehensive planning effort in its 84-year history, the Water Environment Federation has announced a new strategic direction that emphasizes...
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Illinois WATERCON 2012 announces Young Professionals Day
The Illinois Section of American Water Works Association (ISAWWA) and the Illinois Water Environment Association will host their Annual Conference and Expo...
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Lake Massabesic water plant hits highest level Partnership for Safe Water program
The Manchester (N.H.) Water Works’ Lake Massabesic Water Treatment Plant has received the Phase IV Excellence in Water Treatment recognition from the...
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Valentine’s Day tours make a big splash for a Brooklyn treatment plant
Jim Pynn never dreamed a single email about a tour of his treatment plant would lead to publicity across the nation and...
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American Water adopts a protection solution for lone workers
American Water has adopted the G4S LoneProtector solution to help reduce risk to its employees and facilities. The system from G4S Justice...
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American Water adopts a protection solution for lone workers
American Water has adopted the G4S LoneProtector solution to help reduce risk to its employees and facilities. The system from G4S Justice...
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WEF plans 26th biosolids conference
The Water Environment Federation will hold its 26th specialty conference on residuals and biosolids management March 25-28 at the Raleigh (N.C.) Convention...
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Water Research Foundation study presents a vision and roadmap for drinking water source protection
The Water Research Foundation has completed a study, “Source Water Protection Vision and Roadmap” that will help drinking water utilities and other...
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Making the Best of It
The 91st Avenue Wastewater Treatment Plant in Phoenix, Ariz., has a simple mission: meet permits; reduce chemical, energy, and biosolids costs; automate...







