In a recent hearing before the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s Subcommittee on Environment, the American Water Works Association stressed...
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LSU Researcher Invents Whole New Ball Game to Boost Public Health Research
Research from an LSU professor and his students could make it cheaper and easier for small towns and rural communities to test...
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White Billowy Foam: A Guide to Surfactants in Biological Wastewater Treatment
The only foam that can be reliably diagnosed through visual observation alone is foam related to undergraded surfactants. The term “surfactants” is...
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The Poisoned City: How Flint’s Water Crisis Became a Warning for America
The lead poisoning crisis in Flint that came to light in 2016 highlighted the problem of lead service lines and the importance...
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Study Says Water Treatment Methods May Impact Risk of Legionnaires’ Disease
Preliminary results of a nationwide study suggest that the disinfectant used to treat water before it is distributed through pipes may impact...
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DC Water Unveils Pure Water DC Program to Secure Second Source of Water
DC Water has announced the launch of Pure Water DC, a groundbreaking program designed to strengthen the district’s water supply resilience and secure...
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7 Common Causes of Workplace Incidents
The water and sewer industry has many hazards and dangers that employees face on a regular basis. Unfortunately, workers can add to...
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Practical Information About DNA 16S rRNA Community Analysis Sequencing
16S rRNA sequencing is a powerful molecular technique used to identify and classify bacteria and archaea based on their genetic material. It...
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EPA Releases Resources to Strengthen Water Systems' Cyber Resilience
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released new and updated planning tools that water systems across the country can use to help...
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Fargo Wins 2025 Tank of the Year
A municipal water tank in Fargo, North Dakota, is this year's winner of the Tank of the Year competition presented by Tnemec...
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Permit-Required Confined-Space Entries Should be Treated Seriously
One of the biggest dangers in our industry is entering confined spaces. In the United States, over 2 million employees enter confined...
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How to Become the Model Mentor
Starting a new job in the trades can feel overwhelming. For a rookie, there’s much to learn, from handling tools and equipment...
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Prevent Backover Injuries With Good Preparation and Communication
Backover injuries can occur in a split second and can cause severe injuries or even death. When working around large trucks and...
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Kansas Utility Turns Meeting Blooper Into Its Most Successful Brand
Johnson County (Kansas) Wastewater created a video campaign to raise its public profile and boost awareness of its workplace environment.
The three-video series...















