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01.20.2026 Municipal wastewater and water treatment facility news for industry leading operators, managers and superintendents

Introducing Dirty Drops Weekly: Clearing Career Pathways for Young Professionals Dirty Drops Weekly, a new online newsletter, aims to help young adults ages 16-32 discover meaningful, futureproof careers in the water and wastewater industry. Read more

Optimize Facility Maintenance With OZ Lifting Products' Material Handling System The facility maintenance system by OZ Lifting Products is a versatile, customizable material handling system designed to optimize efficiency and safety in water treatment and wastewater facilities. Read more Sponsored by: OZ Lifting Products LLC

News Briefs: Main Break Causes Widespread Water Outage in El Paso Also in this week's sewer and water news, the North Carolina DEQ releases data from a preliminary study that found PFAS in soil, wastewater and biosolids. Read more

Power and Precision: Aries Wolverine 2.0 Cutter Cut through tough materials with precision with the Aries Wolverine 2.0 Cutting System. It delivers high-power performance for efficient pre-lining prep and lateral reinstatement in 6- to 24-inch pipes. Read more Sponsored by: Aries Industries

Staying Safe: Work Carefully Around Gas Lines Buried gas lines present significant hazards at excavation sites. Read more

Sewer: Making Wastewater System Improvements Kansas utility uses CCTV to prioritize improvements and make the most of limited resources. Read more

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