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Heroism Is All in a Day's Work for These Wastewater Operators
Editorial
December 14, 2020

Clean-water organizations recognize professionals who went above and beyond to protect communities, facilities and people.

News Briefs: Two Workers Found Dead in Nebraska Pump House
Online Exclusives
September 17, 2020

Also in this week's water and wastewater news, the University of Arizona prevents a potentially massive COVID-19 outbreak thanks to wastewater testing
Biogas Does More Than Power Cogeneration Systems. Now It Powers Vehicles.
Biogas Does More Than Power Cogeneration Systems. Now It Powers Vehicles.
Editorial
July 20, 2020

A Nebraska city replaces a combined heat and power facility with a gas scrubbing system that yields renewable fuel for vehicles.

Researchers Testing Floating Treatment Wetlands' Winter Survivability
Researchers Testing Floating Treatment Wetlands' Winter Survivability
Online Exclusives
February 13, 2020
News Briefs: City Audit Shows Suspicious Spending at Nebraska Utility
Online Exclusives
November 13, 2019

Also in this week's water and wastewater news, two juvenile boys cause $100,000 in damages during vandalism spree at an Oklahoma water treatment facility
Industrial Flows Are a Daily Challenge That the Norfolk Plant Team Meets Consistently
Industrial Flows Are a Daily Challenge That the Norfolk Plant Team Meets Consistently
Editorial
July 16, 2019

A meticulous focus on process and maintenance keeps a Nebraska plant in compliance and the office walls lined with plaques for excellence awards
This Treatment Plant's Solar Power System Follows the Sun to Maximize Kilowatt-Hour Production
This Treatment Plant's Solar Power System Follows the Sun to Maximize Kilowatt-Hour Production
Editorial
June 17, 2019

A solar power array in a small Nebraska city is aimed at fulfilling the entire electricity demand at the wastewater treatment plant
Midwest Flooding Wreaks Havoc on Water/Wastewater Utilities
Midwest Flooding Wreaks Havoc on Water/Wastewater Utilities
Online Exclusives
March 28, 2019
News Briefs: Residents Report Illness After Fluoride Pump Malfunction
Online Exclusives
March 20, 2019

Also in this week's water and wastewater news, a 51-year-old worker dies in an equipment accident at a water treatment plant in Lethbridge, Alberta
North Platte Operators Met the Challenge of Getting a Temperamental New Facility on Track
North Platte Operators Met the Challenge of Getting a Temperamental New Facility on Track
Editorial
July 19, 2018

Now they keep it running and save money by handling projects in-house