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Back to the E-Newsletter Archive Research from an LSU professor and his students could make it cheaper and easier for small towns and rural communities to test for infectious diseases in their wastewater.

01.15.2026

Municipal wastewater and water treatment facility news for industry leading operators, managers and superintendents

Applications Now Open for the Abbott Award for Innovation

The award recognizes companies whose recently launched trenchless products, technologies or services are making a significant impact on the advancement of the industry. Read more

Where Are Rubber Expansion Joints Used?

Expansion joints are vital in piping systems to absorb thermal movement and isolate vibration. They’re crucial in sectors like marine, wastewater treatment, and pulp and paper plants – protecting equipment and ensuring system integrity. Read more

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LSU Researcher Invents Whole New Ball Game to Boost Public Health Research

Research from an LSU professor and his students could make it cheaper and easier for small towns and rural communities to test for infectious diseases in their wastewater. Read more

NASSCO Corner: NASSCO Celebrates 50 Years

NASSCO will mark five decades of education and advocacy with special anniversary celebration and conference. Read more

Product News: IPEX, Vactor, Vermeer and More

Browse the latest products exclusively for the municipal sewer and water industry. Read more

“There is a lot of shifting gears, but our guys are used to that. … They get it done whether it’s a 200-foot auger bore, a 500-foot HDD shot or a thousand-foot microtunneling job.”

From the article: Building Municipal Underground Infrastructure

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