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Ron Adams, the Mechanicsburg (Pa.) Wastewater Treatment Plant supervisor, wants his customers involved in what he does. He wants them to understand...

The words "wastewater math" can create an undercurrent of fear for operators about to take a state exam.Many students encounter a mental...

Biosolids earned a legal victory this month when the Washington Court of Appeals struck down a Wahkiakum County ban on the land...

When it comes to piping projects, plant managers often consider a contractor, but this type of work can usually be done in-house...

Editor’s Note: We will be highlighting the winners of WEF’s Operator Ingenuity Winners in an ongoing series on our website. The winners...

Innovation was a big theme at WEFTEC 2014, the clean-water industry's flagship exhibition and conference. Here, we feature 24 of the newer...

Is access to water a human right?In Detroit, where water shut-offs have received international attention, United Nations representatives have answered that question...

Editor’s Note: We will be highlighting the winners of WEF’s Operator Ingenuity Winners in an ongoing series on our website. The winners...

Effective written communication is a critical component of a well-run wastewater treatment facility. Not only does it improve the work environment, but...

Algae blooms, microcystin, do-not-drink bans, toxins. Those buzzwords have floated across the lips of many municipal leaders this summer, especially after a...

Heavy rains cause sewage to overflow. A boil order is issued. A project goes over budget. The media smells a story —...

Dr. Mehmet Oz, host of the Dr. Oz Show, has been a big proponent of “flushable” wipes. He’s touted their health benefits,...

Listen to it once, and you’ll be humming the wastewater-themed Macklemore parody often. It’s an earworm, all right — a catchy little...

At first glance, the George Shannon wetlands system resembles most other low-lying marshes where water birds roost in old oaks and pelicans...