Wipe War: Don’t Flush It!
Cleaning wipes. Disinfecting wipes. Makeup wipes. Consumers love them, but they’re causing major problems in wastewater collection systems. See how new guidelines aim to clear up the “flushable” labeling problem on these popular consumer items in "Flushable" Products: Silent Killer of Utility Budgets and Reputation.
New Products: Four-Stroke Cutter
Only one gas can! That’s all you’ll need with the new four-stroke cutter from Makita, which eliminates the need for mixing oil and gas. See what all the buzz is about.
Overheard Online: Overcoming Barriers to Water Innovation
"One of the most catalytic ways to stimulate innovation is by having students physically spend time in water treatment plants." — Overcoming Barriers to Water Innovation
Fungi Perfecti: Mushrooms vs. Bacteria
A septic system, some mushrooms and a prized shellfish population set the stage for Paul Stamets’s mycology experiment. What he discovered was a game-changing “white infrastructure” that could quickly change stormwater management. Read more about this intriguing science in What is White Infrastructure? by Dan Heim.
