News Briefs: Body Found at DC Water Pumping Station
Today News Briefs: Body Found at DC Water Pumping Station

Also in this week's sewer and water news, Minnesota faces a water/wastewater infrastructure funding crisis; and Montreal, Quebec, commits to significant water system upgrades over the next few years

Inspection

Today Powerful JM-1450 Jetter Tackles 30 Stories of Condominium Clogs
Powerful JM-1450 Jetter Tackles 30 Stories of Condominium Clogs
Mini Jetter Makes Clogged Lines Look Like Brand-New Pipe May 16, 2018
Waterjetter Clears Chronic Clog for Military Widow May 14, 2018
Model 88 Sectional Drain Cleaner Saves Graduation Party May 9, 2018
I&I Discussion Highlights Second Day of No-Dig Show March 28, 2018
How to Implement an Asset Management Program March 27, 2018

Infrastructure

May 15, 2018 Major Wisconsin Project Uncovers Century-Old Water Main
Major Wisconsin Project Uncovers Century-Old Water Main
America’s Water Infrastructure Is Failing — But Here’s How We Could Start to Fix It… May 10, 2018
Lead Contamination Found in Hundreds of Chicago Taps May 2, 2018
Study Provides Comprehensive Look at North America’s Water Main Break Situation April 24, 2018
How Proactive Asset Management is Working Out for One Water Utility April 12, 2018
EPA Announces New Funding for Water Infrastructure Projects April 9, 2018

Trucks

May 14, 2018 Vac-Con Offers Complete Control With Titan Trucks
Vac-Con Offers Complete Control With Titan Trucks
Vactor Debuts New Combination Sewer Cleaner March 19, 2018
6 Checks for Healthy Hydroexcavators January 3, 2018
Water and Wastewater Product News: Oct. 3, 2017 October 3, 2017
Water and Wastewater Product News: Sept. 5, 2017 September 5, 2017
Protecting the People Downstream August 28, 2017

Rehab/Relining

May 16, 2018 Dual-Purpose Machine Cleans and Coats Aging Pipes
Dual-Purpose Machine Cleans and Coats Aging Pipes
Web Series Examines Pipe Condition Assessment, Failure Prediction November 20, 2017
Water System Dedicated to Quality and Conservation November 16, 2017
Unique Partnership Salvages Sewer Rehab Project November 16, 2017
Eliminating Hydroexcavation Hazards November 16, 2017
Safety Is Paramount November 16, 2017

Manholes

March 21, 2018 Playing Catch-Up: New Orleans Tackles Catch Basin Cleaning and Repair Program
Playing Catch-Up: New Orleans Tackles Catch Basin Cleaning and Repair Program
Mardi Gras Wreaks Havoc on New Orleans Storm Drains February 20, 2018
Two-component system provides single-day manhole rehabilitation September 20, 2017
Industry News: Sept. 6, 2017 September 6, 2017
Stormwater Management and I&I Prevention August 28, 2017
Skid-steer attachment makes manhole replacement easy August 28, 2017

Flow Control

November 21, 2017 Utility Saves Big on CSO Project Financing
Utility Saves Big on CSO Project Financing
Planet Water Foundation Supports Hurricane Relief Effort in Puerto Rico November 16, 2017
Industry News: Oct. 4, 2017 October 4, 2017
Flow Control and Monitoring September 20, 2017
Utilities Working to Recover After Hurricane Harvey September 7, 2017
Proper Equipment Care Keeps Surveying Measurements Accurate August 22, 2017

Location/Detection

March 14, 2018 Multi-Function Cutting Tools Rip Through Tough Stoppages
Multi-Function Cutting Tools Rip Through Tough Stoppages
Meet Britain’s First Water Leak Sniffer Dog March 8, 2018
Water Loss Monitoring Improves Under New California Law February 26, 2018
Utility Invests in Australia’s First Water Leak Detection Dog November 2, 2017
Leak Detection From Outer Space Highlights Utilis Exhibit at WEFTEC October 31, 2017
Drone Technology Being Tailored for Sewer Inspection October 26, 2017

Cleaning

May 16, 2018 Houston Launches Innovative Adopt-A-Drain Program
Houston Launches Innovative Adopt-A-Drain Program
Portion of Massive London Fatberg Becomes Museum Exhibit February 12, 2018
Founder of Jack Doheny Companies passes away January 8, 2018
Thaw Frozen Pipes Fast! December 20, 2017
British Utility Finishes Clearing 130-Ton FOG Blockage November 21, 2017
Lightweight system automates heat exchanger cleaning November 16, 2017

Stormwater

March 13, 2018 Unexpected Recycling Resource Benefits New York City Collections System
Unexpected Recycling Resource Benefits New York City Collections System
Calling on the Public to Help Reduce Overflows March 5, 2018
City Keeps Pollutants Out of Waterways Through Multi-Faceted Approach January 4, 2018
Cities Find Success Managing Stormwater Through Green Initiatives December 14, 2017
Tunnel Project Expected to Reduce CSOs by 90 Percent December 12, 2017
Park Projects Create 1.2 Million Gallons of Stormwater Storage for City December 7, 2017

Education/Training

April 25, 2018 Making the Most of Media Exposure
Making the Most of Media Exposure
Water & Wastewater Education Listing: May 2018 May 3, 2018
A Utility District and School District Join Forces to Promote Water Careers April 5, 2018
Water & Wastewater Education Listing: April 2018 April 4, 2018
Software Helps Utilities With Customer Engagement March 27, 2018
No-Dig Show Kicks Off in California March 26, 2018

Safety

April 17, 2018 Worker Electrocuted on Pipe Lining Job Site
Worker Electrocuted on Pipe Lining Job Site
Safety Tips for Working In and Around Manholes March 28, 2018
Why Operator Awareness is the Best Means of Accident Prevention February 28, 2018
Building a Culture of Safety December 21, 2017
Cleaning and Maintenance November 16, 2017
Agency Makes Progress While Doing More With Less October 25, 2017