It’s hard to name a federal law or regulation that has done more good than the Clean Water Act.Passed in 1972 with...
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Making Rules: Clean-Water Utilities Have Earned the Right to More Trust From Regulators
Entries Tagged Sustainability
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Xeric Landscaping Plays a Vital Role in Water Conservation in This Rocky Mountain State City
Many years ago Aurora Water started reaching out to the community about how to conserve water. Customers apparently drank in the information.Per...
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Co-Digestion Is a Key Component in Montpelier's Quest for Net Zero Energy Status
Taking in food waste has enabled a Vermont clean-water plant to upgrade its biosolids dewatering equipment and produce enough biogas to nearly...
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AWWA Releases Insights Report From Water 2050 Sustainability Think Tank
A diverse group of influential thinkers from within and outside the water community put forth 10 recommendations for a sustainable water future...
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A Gasification Process Beats Incineration for Biosolids Management
Biosolids management has become more challenging with tight emission regulation for incinerators and concern over PFAS placing structures even on land application.Ecoremedy...
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Pure Water Westminster Lays a Foundation for Resiliency Against Future Water Shortages
In drought conditions the city of Westminster sometimes has to impose lawn watering or other restrictions. But that’s not the reason the...
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A State-of-the-Art Water Plant Doubles as a Learning Laboratory for University Students
Universities and the water profession have long collaborated to bring innovative and effective treatment technologies to the field.But it’s not often that...
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Hackers Tackle Water Crisis at Europe's Biggest Hackathon
Global water technology company Xylem has awarded a team of hackathon participants who developed an innovative app to promote sustainable water consumption....
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A New Organization Aims to Create
The water sector faces a set of persistent challenges: developing the workforce of the future, deploying innovative technologies, defining research needs and...
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Industry News - October 2022
Kaeser marks a year of green energyIn an ongoing commitment to minimize environmental impacts, Kaeser is manufacturing with 100% green energy and...
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Source Water Running Downhill Means Power Savings for This Colorado Utility
Having its main water supply at a high elevation has always been a mixed blessing for Pueblo Water.There is no need to...
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Industry News: August 2022
Kaeser marks a year of green energyIn an ongoing commitment to minimize environmental impacts, Kaeser is manufacturing with 100% green energy and...
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When Talking Biosolids, Don't Dodge the Criticisms, But Be Sure to Accentuate the Positives
Biosolids recycling has always existed under a cloud. Some people have concerns about odor. Heavy metals. Pathogens.
Then there are the mischaracterizations of...
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Clean-Water Agencies Earn Praise for Exemplary Success in Protecting Waters From Nutrient Enrichment
Nitrogen and phosphorus from clean-water plant discharges and a variety of other sources are a growing cause for concern, since they can...
