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Utilities Track Path of Hurricane Irma
Utilities Track Path of Hurricane Irma
Online Exclusives
September 07, 2017
Florida’s water and wastewater utilities prepare in case they end up in the path of the record-breaking storm
News Briefs: Operator Shoots Nail Into His Heart, Drives to Hospital
News Briefs: Operator Shoots Nail Into His Heart, Drives to Hospital
Online Exclusives
August 30, 2017
In this week's water and wastewater news, a water operator from Wisconsin is lucky to be alive after a nail-gun mishap; and a wastewater worker is killed in a motorcycle crash on plant grounds
See How This WWTP Hides in Its City Surroundings
See How This WWTP Hides in Its City Surroundings
Editorial
July 20, 2017
A decorative wall, abundant plantings and attractive roofs help a reclamation plant integrate with homes, businesses, parks and a county courthouse.
For Florida's Water Supply, There's Less Than Meets the Eye
For Florida's Water Supply, There's Less Than Meets the Eye
Editorial
June 14, 2017
7 Rivers Water Festival brings Florida’s water-supply issues to light with a range of displays, games and presentations for all ages.
Plant Embraces Innovation With Biosolids and Reclaimed Water Systems
Plant Embraces Innovation With Biosolids and Reclaimed Water Systems
Editorial
June 14, 2017
A Florida plant and its team members earn accolades for proactive biosolids management and high-quality reclaimed water.
This Nanofiltration Water Treatment Plant Boasts a 96% Recovery Rate
This Nanofiltration Water Treatment Plant Boasts a 96% Recovery Rate
Editorial
June 14, 2017
A LEED Gold-certified nanofiltration plant saves energy while producing high-quality water for mixing with a lime-softened stream.
News Briefs: Alaska Gets Failing Grade In Water/Wastewater Infrastructure
News Briefs: Alaska Gets Failing Grade In Water/Wastewater Infrastructure
Online Exclusives
March 08, 2017
In this week's water and wastewater news, a civil engineering group gives Alaska a failing water infrastructure grade; and a wastewater truck hits and kills a woman in Spokane, Washington.
Experience Pays Off for Operators at New Facility
Experience Pays Off for Operators at New Facility
Editorial
February 15, 2017
The Florida town of Davie steps up to address restrictions on potable water use with an award-winning MBR-based water reclamation facility.
Poisonous Gas Kills Three Florida Sewer Workers
Online Exclusives
January 26, 2017
Incident brings the importance of safety into the spotlight once again.
News Briefs: Study Shows Some U.S. Aquifers May Be Depleted by 2030s
News Briefs: Study Shows Some U.S. Aquifers May Be Depleted by 2030s
Online Exclusives
January 18, 2017
In this week's water and wastewater news, a report from the American Geophysical Union highlights future water shortages; a group forms to take on lead pipe replacements; a Florida plant gets a warning letter from the state; and Flint could see its new plant in 2019.