The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation is stepping up its water and sewer game — literally. The DEC wants to improve the...
Entries Tagged Drinking Water
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Chemical Leak Threatens 300,000 Water Customers
As of last night, nine counties in West Virginia were still under a state of emergency after a chemical company spill leaked...
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Not a Drop to Drink
Reports of global water shortages regularly make the news as most third-world countries lack the extensive drinking water technology and facilities we...
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3 Challenges to Collecting Water Quality Data
Collecting and analyzing water quality data helps ensure a water system or treatment facility operates properly and meets national standards. However, maintaining...
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Eye-Catching Fountain Aerators Go Live
Located on the Llano River at the local water treatment plant, eye-catching fountain aerators began operation in Llano, Texas, a few weeks...
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Cold-Weather Operations Require Foresight and Special Precautions
Maybe it’s because so many water and wastewater treatment plants are located in sunny climes, but cold-weather operation doesn’t seem to get...
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How To Win a Water Treatment Plant Award
In an industry where many of you don’t get the personal recognition you deserve, local and national associations regularly recognize overall plant...
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Water Association Applauds Passage of Hydrant Bill
The U.S. Senate passed HR3588, the Community Fire Safety Act, on unanimous consent. The bill passed earlier in December in the U.S....
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Control Valves Receive NSF 372 Certification for Low Lead Content
Singer Valve, a manufacturer of control valves, now has NSF 372 certified valves ensuring low lead content. “We want to ensure our...
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Top Water Towers Win Big
The 2013 Tnemec Tank of the Year has been awarded and the City of Mt. Vernon, Ill., was crowned the winner. The...
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3 Extraordinary Ways to Educate Your Water Customers
The words “public education” bring to mind quite a few standard approaches, including PowerPoint presentations, brochures and fact sheets. But that doesn’t...
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EPA Awards $174 Million to Improve Drinking Water Systems in California
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced that it recently awarded the State of California $174 million in federal funding to invest...
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How Do Wildfires Threaten Water Quality?
Wildfires are becoming a bigger problem every year. As cities and townships expand into heavily forested areas, utilities need to consider the...
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EPA Awards Over $30 Million Pacific Territories for Environmental Protection
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently awarded over $30 million as part of a yearly program that provides grants to Guam, the...











