Editorial Articles

The Crescenta Valley Water District created a science fiction competition for middle and high school students to imagine a world without water...

The budgets for your utilities likely aren’t rising as fast as the cost of materials and equipment. And they likely weren’t as...

Ontario’s Regional Municipality of Peel (informally known as Peel Region) is an urban/suburban community of about 1.5 million people within the greater...

Whenever you have a shower, wash the dishes or flush the toilet, you’re literally wasting energy by sending warm water down the...

PEOPLE/AWARDS The Summit Soil and Water Conservation District was selected as the Urban Program of the Year by the Ohio Federation of Soil...

ClearWater Solutions names Paul Quentel as CEOClearWater Solutions, a provider of water and wastewater management services, announced the appointment of Paul Quentel...

Concrete is often one of the most difficult substances to break up and remove from municipal sewer lines. Fortunately Aquajet offers the...

Reed Manufacturing double-squeeze PE squeeze-off toolREED Manufacturing offers well-designed tools for stopping flow in 1/2- to 8-inch PE pipe. Double-bar PE squeeze-off...

Chemical Grouts Avanti International injection groutsInfiltration enters underground systems every day through defects or faulty joints in manholes, causing system capacity issues, overload...

Village stops severe manhole infiltration with grout and lining products Problem: The village of Hamler, Ohio, faced severe hydrogen sulfide corrosion and groundwater infiltration,...

NASSCO’s Health and Safety Committee is excited to announce the release of a new confined space safety video available on nassco.org. This...

Backover injuries can occur in a split second and can cause severe injuries or even death. When working around large trucks and...

Large utilities often experience a substantial system upheaval about every 20 years. AlexRenew, the wastewater management authority for more than 300,000 people...

As governments worldwide implement stricter emissions regulations and prioritize sustainable practices, municipalities and utility providers face the increasing challenge to electrify their...

Inland Empire Utilities Agency saw an increase in sewer system debris during the COVID pandemic. Residents flushed napkins, wipes, tissues, paper towels and...

It’s June, the start of summer. Ideally, winter treated you well and your utilities are prepared for higher-demand irrigation and tourist seasons. As...

Nebraska was ranked the second fastest-growing Midwest state and 17th in the nation in 2024, surpassing more than 2 million people for...

To prepare for future water needs, diversify their water portfolios and boost both water and infrastructure resiliency, the Tualatin Valley Water District...

The British Columbia city of Merritt lies about three hours northeast of Vancouver and sits in a valley at the confluence of...