The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced the launch of a new website, the Climate Resilience and Adaptation Funding Toolbox. CRAFT is a user-friendly...
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News Briefs: LA WWTP Upgrades Announced After 2021 Sewage Spill
Three years after a massive sewage spill at Los Angeles' Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant, the city has agreed to spend over $20...
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News Briefs: SF Bay Water Board Unveils Major Nutrient Reduction Initiative
The San Francisco Bay Water Board recently announced new permitting regulations aimed at reducing nutrient loads, such as nitrogen, from roughly three...
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Stanford Researchers Propose New Metrics to Assess Water Affordability
Rising water prices in the U.S. are forcing many households to choose between rationing water or risking shutoff due to unpaid bills....
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California Mandates First-Ever Permanent Water Restrictions for Cities
California will implement permanent water restrictions for the first time following the recent approval of a new policy by the state’s Water...
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Military Service Made a Runway to a Career for This South Dakota Operator
When Mark Hierholzer joined the United States Air Force he had no thought of becoming a wastewater operator.
“In 1984, I started college...
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News Briefs: Crews in Atlanta Repair Crucial Water Main Break
Crews in Atlanta have repaired a crucial water main break that left a large part of the city without safe drinking water...
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City of San Luis Obispo Streamlines Reporting & Response Times
The City of San Luis Obispo treats about 1.75 billion gallons of water per year and serves around 47,545 customers with 14,800...
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News Briefs: EWG Releases Interactive PFAS Contamination Map
A new map created by the Environmental Working Group recently revealed that many water systems across the nation exceed proposed safety limits...
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From Waste to Water: States Embracing Advanced Recycling
States across the U.S. are turning to advanced wastewater recycling to increase their water supplies in response to growing concerns over water...
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Kids Are the Actors in These Water Education Videos
The next generation of rising film stars showcase their originality every year during Solano County’s annual water awareness student video contest.The competition,...
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Who’s the Culprit: Kids Pursue Water Wasters
California’s West Basin Municipal Water District has created a fun and engaging online detective game to teach children how to conserve water...
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How Does Your Plant Stack Up Against 5 of America’s Largest?
In the realm of wastewater treatment, size isn't everything. But as communities across the United States grapple with the challenge of managing...
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Liquid-Only, Low-Horsepower Pump Systems Replace Grinders in California Community
Problem: The Grizzly Ranch deluxe community in California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains, faced problems with wastewater collection and treatment. On-lot grinder pumps at...













