Rapid, unplanned urbanization is becoming a serious threat across the world, because it puts major stress on critical infrastructure such as water...
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Courageous Operator Helps Clean-Water Initiative in War-Torn Afghanistan
The explosion that tore apart an SUV and killed four of his co-workers had shaken Seth Garrison and his entire expatriate team....
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WEFTEC Report: Sherwin-Williams Presents 2017 Water and Wastewater Impact Awards
Sherwin-Williams presented its 2017 Impact Awards for outstanding water and wastewater projects during the WEFTEC conference.The winning project, completed by Carolina Management...
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Army Scientists Discover Power in Urine
Scientists at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory are observing unexpected result when combining urine with a newly engineered nano-powder based on aluminum....
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Carbon Nanotubes Are Worth Their Salt
Lawrence Livermore (LLNL) scientists, in collaboration with researchers at Northeastern University, have developed carbon nanotube pores that can exclude salt from seawater. The team...
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Hurricane Harvey Provides a Valuable Learning Experience
When Hurricane Harvey hit South Texas Aug. 25, the city of Pearland’s Department of Public Works was put to the test. It...
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Online Tool Shows WWTPs Affected by Harvey
As those in the water/wastewater industry know all too well, it’s not just homes that must be evaluated and rebuilt in the...
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Hundreds of Treatment Plants Hit by Harvey
It started Aug. 13 when a tropical wave off Africa’s west coast combined with a low-pressure area near the Cabo Verde Islands....
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Water System Video Game Could Be Public Education Tool
Getting the public to fully understand how water systems work and the resources it takes to properly maintain them is always a...
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Water Utility Spearheads Honeybee Project
You’d have to look closely to notice the activity atop the utility building, but an otherwise plain rooftop has been transformed into...
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Utility Tackles Chronic Lift Station Issues With Public Education
When Jason Arnold confronted his utility’s soaring frequency of lift station repairs, he didn’t just want to head off problems. It was...
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Climate Study Uncovers Bad News for Water Quality
Increased precipitation from a changing climate could pollute U.S. waterways with excess nitrogen, increasing the likelihood of severe water quality impairment from...
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What Does the National Tap Water Database Mean for Operators?
By now, most water utility operators have likely heard that the Environmental Working Group (EWG) has released its national Tap Water Database,...
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Ohio Plant Floods After Lightning Hits Switchgear
Although water/wastewater treatment facilities take great care to safeguard against storms and power outages, a recent lightning strike in Lima, Ohio, proves...



















