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Charlie's Angels Make Their Mark in Operations Challenge at WEFTEC
Charlie's Angels Make Their Mark in Operations Challenge at WEFTEC
Editorial
January 15, 2019

Four women from a South Carolina plant crash the male-dominated party at the 2018 Water Environment Federation Operations Challenge.
Diving Into a Viral Campaign Against Flushing Wipes
Diving Into a Viral Campaign Against Flushing Wipes
Online Exclusives
November 08, 2018

A recent system emergency became a valuable tool to promote awareness on wipes in Charleston, South Carolina
News Briefs: Hurricane Florence Tests the Carolinas' Sewer/Water Infrastructure
Online Exclusives
September 19, 2018

In this week's water and wastewater news, Hurricane Florence is causing problems for sewer systems and treatment plants in the Carolinas
A Major Award Makes It Official: This South Carolina Water Plant Is a Sustainable Operator
A Major Award Makes It Official: This South Carolina Water Plant Is a Sustainable Operator
Editorial
February 19, 2018

A water plant upgrade includes changes friendly to nearby homeowners and earns a significant award for infrastructure sustainability.
Automation Isn't the Sole Solution to Drive Down Turbidity
Automation Isn't the Sole Solution to Drive Down Turbidity
Editorial
August 16, 2017
The team at the W.R. Wise Water Treatment Plant combines manual and automated processes to maintain high water clarity at Partnership Phase IV Excellence levels.
Operators Kept Compliant Through South Carolina's 1,000-Year Flood
Operators Kept Compliant Through South Carolina's 1,000-Year Flood
Editorial
May 18, 2017
The wastewater treatment plant team in Columbia stayed on duty for two days through South Carolina’s 1,000-year flood and kept the effluent in compliance
News Briefs: Worker Gambles Away $850,000 in Utility Funds
News Briefs: Worker Gambles Away $850,000 in Utility Funds
Online Exclusives
May 17, 2017
In this week's water and wastewater news, a water utility office manager is accused of embezzling $850,000 for gambling; and a brewery in Oregon plans to construct its own $11.2 million wastewater treatment plant
December 2016 Project Roundup: Groundbreaking Ceremonies, Construction and More
December 2016 Project Roundup: Groundbreaking Ceremonies, Construction and More
Online Exclusives
December 27, 2016
See what’s going on around the country in this listing of new water and wastewater projects.
Rural Areas Getting $331 Million Stimulus for Water Infrastructure
Online Exclusives
November 08, 2016
The USDA investment will help fund 85 water and wastewater projects in 39 states.
How Spartanburg's Rebecca West Became an Environmental Advocate
How Spartanburg's Rebecca West Became an Environmental Advocate
Editorial
February 11, 2016
Though she stopped short of attending medical school, WEF Fellow Rebecca West has dedicated her career in water to healthy people and communities.