Blogs

Ever since there have been sewers, there have been sewer rats. Fortunately, those little beady-eyed bandits stay subterranean most of the time....

Note: Luke Laggis, editor of MSW magazine, is blogging from WEFTEC in New Orleans this week. If you're at the show and...

While thousands of new and innovative products aimed at improving water and wastewater infrastructure hit the market every year, it’s also important...

Dr. Mehmet Oz, host of the Dr. Oz Show, has been a big proponent of “flushable” wipes. He’s touted their health benefits,...

Sept. 10 is a big day for water and wastewater infrastructure.Today, leaders from across the industry — representing cities, counties, mayors, utilities,...

Question: We use a large drum-type drain cleaner to clear tree roots. But my buddy swears by his sectional machine to do the...

Some people celebrate anniversaries with cake, but here at COLE, we’re celebrating the 35th anniversary of the largest water and wastewater trade...

Pop quiz: It’s the eve before an important anniversary, and you’re stumped. You need to come up with a gift for your...

What do you get when you combine college students and a 93-year-old broken water main? The short answer is: a mess.On July...

Here at COLE Publishing, planning has kicked into high gear for the annual Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport (WWETT) Show....

Well, here’s something you don’t see every day.While performing a CCTV inspection, a contractor for Wenatchee, Wash., spotted a nest of snakes...

The hustle and bustle of the American Water Works Association ACE14 conference in Boston has come to an end. After several days...

Winter 2015 might seem a distant speck on the horizon (After all, summer isn’t even officially here yet. And hey, Lake Superior...

Decorative manhole covers certainly aren’t necessary, but in a country where infrastructure is often overlooked, every little bit of attention is welcome.And...

If you get excited about finding clay pottery shards in the backyard or arrowheads in the field across the road, beware: Your...

Q: We maintain apartment buildings by the river. When heavy rains come in the spring and fall, the river rises, causing basement...

Tis’ the season for construction. With that comes safety zones, and a string of potential hazards associated with traffic control mishaps and...

The dictionary offers two definitions for the word “mentor.” The first definition reads, “a wise and trusted counselor or teacher.” The second...

Earlier this week, we got to know our house intimately. And by that, I mean I got to spend an evening on...