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When Communities Face Drinking-Water Crises, Bottled Water Is a ‘Temporary’ Solution That Often Lasts Years and Worsens Inequality
When Communities Face Drinking-Water Crises, Bottled Water Is a ‘Temporary’ Solution That Often Lasts Years and Worsens Inequality
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November 06, 2023
News Briefs: White House Announces Investment in Jackson, Mississippi’s Water System
News Briefs: White House Announces Investment in Jackson, Mississippi’s Water System
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June 08, 2023

Also in this week's water and wastewater news, U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla visits the U.S. International Boundary and Water Commission Wastewater Treatment Plant, spotlighting federal initiatives to combat transboundary water pollution in the San Diego and Tijuana region
News Briefs: Jackson Targets Extensive Federal Funding to Address Water Crisis
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November 03, 2022

Also in this week's water and wastewater news, the U.S. EPA releases its Lagoon Wastewater Treatment Action Plan supporting small, rural and tribal communities
News Briefs: Employees Evacuated After Chlorine Leak at Jackson Water Treatment Plant
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September 22, 2022

Also in this week's water and wastewater news, Bucks County (Pennsylvania) commissioners nix the privatization of the community's sewer and water system
News Briefs: Jackson Is Without Reliable Water Indefinitely After Treatment Plant Failure
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September 01, 2022

Also in this week's sewer and water news, Green Bay (Wisconsin) Public Works cleans out 1,200 feet of sewer pipe and finds so-called “flushable wipes” clogging two of the city’s pumps
News Briefs: Mississippi City's WWTPs in Jeopardy Due to Lack of Qualified Operators
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November 17, 2021

Also in this week's water and wastewater news, a city in British Columbia is under an evacuation order after flooding caused its wastewater treatment plant to fail
News Briefs: Jackson, Mississippi, Mayor Requests Emergency Funding Amid Water Crisis
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March 11, 2021

Also in this week's water and wastewater news, a bill in support of direct potable reuse in Florida is making progress at the committee level
To This Mississippi Water Operator, the Career Is an Exercise in Constant Learning
To This Mississippi Water Operator, the Career Is an Exercise in Constant Learning
Editorial
May 13, 2020

Terence Byrd isn’t in the business of seeking credit. He’s focused on empowering and improving his staff and delivering high-quality water.
A Mississippi System Succeeds With a Quality Team Paying Constant Attention to Detail
A Mississippi System Succeeds With a Quality Team Paying Constant Attention to Detail
Editorial
May 16, 2019

Two water plants in the Mississippi city of Meridian operate smoothly with a knowledgeable team backed by SCADA and a state-certified laboratory
An Innovative Treatment Solution to Suit a Legendary University
An Innovative Treatment Solution to Suit a Legendary University
Editorial
March 19, 2019

Ole Miss gets an expanded wastewater treatment facility to meet the challenges of strict permit limits and highly variable flows.