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Entries Tagged Mississippi

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When Communities Face Drinking-Water Crises, Bottled Water Is a ‘Temporary’ Solution That Often Lasts Years and Worsens Inequality

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News Briefs: White House Announces Investment in Jackson, Mississippi’s Water System

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

News Briefs: Jackson Targets Extensive Federal Funding to Address Water Crisis

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

News Briefs: Employees Evacuated After Chlorine Leak at Jackson Water Treatment Plant

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

News Briefs: Jackson Is Without Reliable Water Indefinitely After Treatment Plant Failure

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

News Briefs: Mississippi City's WWTPs in Jeopardy Due to Lack of Qualified Operators

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

News Briefs: Jackson, Mississippi, Mayor Requests Emergency Funding Amid Water Crisis

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
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To This Mississippi Water Operator, the Career Is an Exercise in Constant Learning

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

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

Ole Miss gets an expanded wastewater treatment facility to meet the challenges of strict permit limits and highly variable flows.
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Steady Upgrades Keep This 36-Year-Old Plant in Excellent Shape

The wastewater plant has won Most Outstanding Wastewater Treatment Facility from the Mississippi Water Environment Association more than any other plant in the state
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Plant Ensures Quality Effluent Through Sound Maintenance and Continuing Education for Staff

Age is no barrier to performance at the Pascagoula/Moss Point Regional Treatment Plant. Sound maintenance and continuing education for staff ensure quality effluent.
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Devin Snyder Succeeds With a Skilled Team, Rigorous Maintenance and a Supportive Manager

Award-winning wastewater plant supervisor Devin Snyder succeeds with a skilled team, maintenance and electrical experience and a supportive manager.
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News Briefs: Explosion at WWTP Chemical Manufacturer Leaves One Dead

In this week's water and wastewater news, a fire-tank explodes in Nash County, North Carolina, killing one person; and an Italian winemaker is using reclaimed wastewater to grow grapes in Tijuana