Editorial Articles

The water and sewer industry has many hazards and dangers that employees face on a regular basis. Unfortunately, workers can add to...

Municipal drinking water and wastewater treatment operations are facing growing financial uncertainty due to federal funding cuts and grant freezes. Communities are facing...

Fifth grader Suah Kim had no idea her crossword puzzle poster with clever water conservation messages would go all the way to...

AERZEN BABA-Compliant Blowers and ControlsAerzen offers Build America, Buy America Act-compliant blowers as well as controls designed, programmed, manufactured and supported in the...

PEOPLE/AWARDS Erin Keys was hired as the utilities director for the city of Columbia (Missouri).The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection honored multiple projects...

TWC names Karen Frost as new executive director The Water Council has named Karen Frost as its new executive director. Frost, who has served...

Just like scrubbing the grime off your hands or dishes, using hot water makes all the difference in cleaning the greasy crud...

Lifting Products facility maintenance system The facility maintenance system by OZ Lifting Products is a versatile, customizable material handling system designed to optimize...

While NASSCO was formed as a contractor organization nearly 50 years ago, today we mirror the entire industry with membership among contractors,...

The warmer weather is here and often there are thoughts of longer days and outdoor activities to enjoy. However, these warmer days...

Keeping an eye on what’s in the wastewater stream is a top priority for any water management agency. It is also profoundly difficult....

Aboveground pump stations are gaining acceptance in wastewater collections systems because they locate pumps away from exposure to corrosive and hazardous sewage,...

It’s an honor for students to win a water conservation poster contest. It’s even better for those posters to become the graphics...

We all need help. It’s September. Soon I’ll need help getting my dock out of the water. And far too soon after that...

In the fast-paced world of infrastructure construction, longevity and loyalty are often rare. Yet Felix Construction Company, founded in 1987 by Don...

Electrical power consumption rises during the day when most people are awake, and then drops at night when they go to sleep. This...

PEOPLE/AWARDS Tim O’Brien was hired as the public works director for the village of La Grange (Illinois). Among his duties is overseeing stormwater...

Asahi/America introduces new district sales managerAsahi/America has added Chris Cain to its outside sales team as district sales manager. Cain joined Asahi/America...

When it comes to hydroexcavation, bigger is often better. Units with large payload capacities allow for more materival to be transported, reducing...