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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World Water Monitoring Day relaunches with new name, look, and website
The Water Environment Federation and the International Water Association have relaunched of the World Water Monitoring Day public education and outreach program....
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Isn’t it Romantic? New Yorkers can tour digesters on Valentine’s Day
New York City’s Newtown Creek Wastewater treatment plant offers tours regularly, but on Valentine’s Day there will be a little something extra....
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Dover’s Ray Vermette named New Hampshire Operator of the Year for 2011
Ray Vermette, facility supervisor for the Dover (N.H.) Wastewater Treatment Plant, received the 2011 New Hampshire Operator of the Year from the...
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So much capacity, so little flow
A $5 million wastewater treatment plant in Whittier, N.C., faces insolvency because its customer base never developed as planned.
The 200,000 gpd (design)...
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Dr. Mark LeChevallier of American Water earns high industry honor
Dr. Mark LeChevallier, director of innovation and environmental stewardship with American Water, has won the American Water Works Association’s 2012 Abel Wolman...
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WEF prepares to roll out “Water’s Worth It” messaging campaign in March
“Water’s Worth It” is a new messaging campaign from the Water Environment Federation that aims to raise awareness about the value and...





