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Those Blue-Green Stains

Water supply systems that exceed the US EPA action level for copper must take a number of corrective measures.
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Industry News - April 2014

ADS polypropylene pipe receives Ontario approvalThe Ontario Ministry of Transportation approved ADS polypropylene pipe for gravity flow sewer…
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It's a System

The Palm Bay (Fla.) Utilities Department uses an ISO standard as a framework for continuous improvements that cut costs and lessen environmental impact.
Worth Noting - April 2014

Worth Noting - April 2014

People/AwardsThe town of Blowing Rock, N.C., renamed its water treatment facility the Thomas G. McRary Water Plant in honor of a treatment plant…
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Just Ask Any Fourth-Grader

Education is the future of water quality for one of the driest communities in the Southwest. In Rio Rancho, you’re never too young to learn.
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Canadian Company Extracts Heat From Raw Sewage

International Wastewater Systems of Burnaby, British Columbia, is putting its own twist on the recovery of heat from sewage and wastewater. The…
The Fire Chief Project: Grow it, show it. Getting recognized for biosolids

The Fire Chief Project: Grow it, show it. Getting recognized for biosolids

The Encina (Calif.) Wastewater Authority showcases crops grown with its PureGreen Organic Nitrogen Fertilizer
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Avon Solves Frazil Ice Event with Teamwork, Social Media

For two days in early January, it looked as if customers of Avon Lake (Ohio) Regional Water could be without water, thanks to a rare ice-forming…
EPA Awards $13 Million to Assist Small Wastewater Systems

EPA Awards $13 Million to Assist Small Wastewater Systems

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is awarding $12.7 million in grants to help small drinking and wastewater systems – those serving fewer…
Water Infrastructure Named 'Top Concern" in AWWA Report

Water Infrastructure Named 'Top Concern" in AWWA Report

The state of water and wastewater infrastructure is the top current issue facing water professionals and those they serve, according to the…
Is the (Windows XP) Sky Falling?

Is the (Windows XP) Sky Falling?

Windows XP SP3 reached end of life on April 8. Continuing to run that operating system can put your facility at greater risk of cyber-attack.
Weekly News Briefs: Methane Buildup Triggers Plant Explosion

Weekly News Briefs: Methane Buildup Triggers Plant Explosion

A methane explosion on March 24 at the Goshen (Ind.) Wastewater Treatment Plant was likely caused by methane buildup in the plant’s digester area.…
EPA Awards $13 Million in Small System Grants

EPA Awards $13 Million in Small System Grants

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is awarding $12.7 million in grants to help small drinking and wastewater systems – those serving fewer…
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Safeguard Your Treatment Plant Against Flooding

These days, the 100-year flood seems to be happening nearly every year. Cases in point: Tropical Storm Allison in 2001, Hurricane Katrina in 2005,…
The Fire Chief Project: How about a plan tour? (That’s not a typo.)

The Fire Chief Project: How about a plan tour? (That’s not a typo.)

An Arizona city holds an open house to show residents the future of local wastewater treatment.
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Hamilton Chooses Urethane Stators to Increase Pump Life

The Hamilton (Ontario) Wastewater Treatment Plants collect sanitary and combined sewage. The collection system services not only Hamilton, but also…
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Taking it Home: How to Explain Your Job To Your Kids

Our kids are often more curious about what we do at work then we realize.
News Briefs: Air Force Fuel Spill Headed Toward Municipal Wells

News Briefs: Air Force Fuel Spill Headed Toward Municipal Wells

A decades-old fuel spill at the Kirtland Air Force Base near Albuquerque, N.M., is slowly creeping toward municipal water sources. Discovered in…
Weekly News Briefs: Unreported Spill Prompts Mercury Testing

Weekly News Briefs: Unreported Spill Prompts Mercury Testing

An unreported mercury spill triggered concern over employee health at the East Lansing, Mich., Wastewater Treatment Plant after an anonymous caller…
Exam Study Guide: Sludge Bulking

Exam Study Guide: Sludge Bulking

When operators are faced with licensing exams, they sometimes struggle with test anxiety because they don’t fully understand how to properly study…