Entries Tagged Public Outreach

News about PFAS in a community’s drinking water can trigger fear in the public. To no surprise, reports of potential health effects...

The Crescenta Valley Water District created a science fiction competition for middle and high school students to imagine a world without water...

With aging infrastructure and the presence of lead service lines, the question of whether we are truly prepared to provide safe drinking...

Imagine a world where water treatment simply ... stops. No more filtering, disinfecting or removing contaminants. It's a terrifying thought, but let’s...

The National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation, a national nonprofit campaign presented by the Wyland Foundation, returns for its 15th year. And...

Water quality varies significantly across the United States, influenced by local geology, infrastructure and environmental factors. Here’s a factual overview of how...

Water treatment can be a complex science, but some places around the world have turned to the unexpected when it comes to...

In many small towns and remote areas, traditional water treatment plants just aren’t feasible. Whether it's due to limited resources, geographical challenges,...

Candice Kucera has learned a lot about water and wastewater treatment in just four years with the city of Cedar Rapids. Now...

Inland Empire Utilities Agency saw an increase in sewer system debris during the COVID pandemic. Residents flushed napkins, wipes, tissues, paper towels and...

The Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department was looking to strengthen connections with customers. The team found those connections lay in each person’s...

Water treatment is an essential industry, but like many skilled trades, it's facing a workforce shortage. One way to inspire the next...

Entry 217292Ever wonder what the inside of a water tower looks like? A recent video by Riviera Utilities on Tik Tok gives...

Many communities’ water and sewer rates are rising faster than inflation as utilities invest heavily to upgrade, expand and repair critical infrastructure. That...