7:00am, October 9, 2019 Taking on Retirement Gap Is an Industry Priority

At WEFTEC in Chicago this September, the EPA announced a program called the Water Workforce Initiative to help U.S. municipalities face staffing shortages in the water/wastewater sector

News Briefs: Major Water Main Break Closes a University and Area Businesses

October 15, 2019

Also in this week's sewer and water news, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy outlines a $2 billion plan to address lead contamination statewide

EPA Proposes Major Overhaul to Lead and Copper Rule

October 14, 2019

Rebranded Association Is Making Waves in the Water Sector

October 10, 2019

The Water Environment Association of Kentucky & Tennessee is now calling itself the Clean Water Professionals of Kentucky & Tennessee

News Briefs: Bill Tampering for Bribes Earns Utility Worker Five Years in Prison

October 08, 2019

In this week's sewer and water news, a man from Toms River, New Jersey, is sentenced to five years in prison for lowering customers' water bills in exchange for bribes

PMI Applauds Preservation of WaterSense Program

October 07, 2019

The Senate Appropriations Committee protected the WaterSense program and increased water infrastructure funding in the FY20 Interior-EPA budget bill

Product News: October 2019

October 02, 2019

Browse the latest products exclusively for the municipal sewer and water industry

News Briefs: Man Wakes Up Stuck in Drainage Pipe, Gets Rescued

October 01, 2019

Also in this week's sewer and water news, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is claiming that San Francisco's homeless camps are violating the Clean Water Act

Industry News: October 2019

September 30, 2019

Here's a quick roundup of recent industry news. Track the industry's movers and shakers, learn about company acquisitions, get the skinny on new products and more.

Mitigating the Risks of Worker Fatigue Through Tech and Safety Culture

September 26, 2019

Worker fatigue can be particularly dangerous on a construction job site. Nothing beats getting the correct amount of sleep, but there are other methods and tools that can help as well.

News Briefs: Newark Officials Say Lead Filters Are 97% Effective

September 25, 2019

In this week's sewer and water news, city and state officials in Newark, New Jersey, report that the most recent tests show the thousands of lead filters distributed earlier this year are functioning as intended

Regeneration, Diversity and Inclusion Highlight WEFTEC Opening General Session

September 24, 2019

EPA Seeking Comment on National Water Reuse Action Plan

September 18, 2019

News Briefs: Recent Documentaries Highlight Flint Water Crisis

September 17, 2019

Also in this week's sewer and water news, a treatment plant in Scottsdale, Arizona, is approved for direct potable reuse of water

Making California’s Water Supply Resilient

September 16, 2019

In this Q&A, two Stanford University researchers discuss how a diversified water portfolio can meet the water needs of California heading into an uncertain future

Project Roundup: Groundbreaking Ceremonies, Construction and More

September 12, 2019

See what’s going on around the country in this listing of new water and wastewater projects

News Briefs: Tampa, Florida, Approves Massive Infrastructure Overhaul Proposal

September 10, 2019

Also in this week's sewer and water news, a car vs. hydrant crash cuts off water service to San Diego (California) International Airport

Building Water-Efficient Cities Requires Collaboration

September 09, 2019

News Briefs: Tampa Officials Consider Indirect Potable Reuse Project

September 05, 2019

Also in this week's sewer and water news, the Great Lakes Water Infrastructure Conference is scheduled for April 2020

CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE Combine Education Efforts For 2020 Shows in Las Vegas

September 04, 2019

Advanced Drainage Systems Acquires Infiltrator Water Technologies

September 03, 2019