The Water Environment Federation (WEF) has announced 11 distinguished members as the 2017 WEF Fellows recipients. This designation recognizes members’ achievements, stature...
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News Briefs: Excessive Number of Water Main Breaks Unveils Further Problems
Officials in Lawrence, Kansas, discovered that 13 miles of pipeline had been improperly installed after being inundated with 22 water main breaks...
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Affordable, Yet Effective Ways to Fight Drought
Small additions to water supply infrastructure rather than expensive, large-scale projects. That’s the better approach for combatting problems like drought, according to...
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Webinar Highlights Liners That Protect Concrete Structures
Concrete is the most popular building material in the world, but it is still susceptible to damage. Engineers have presented ingenious designs...
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Water Utilities Recognized for Future-Focused Initiatives
Twenty-five water utilities have been selected for recognition of their leadership in community engagement, watershed stewardship, and recovery of resources such as...
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Can a Video Game Be a Valuable Public Education Asset?
Getting the public to fully understand how water systems work and the resources it takes to properly maintain them is always a...
Videos
Inspection System Features New Enhancements for Added Versatility
General Pipe Cleaners' new Gen-Eye SD Series video inspection and location systems offer all the features of a full-size camera system in a...
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News Briefs: New Program Expedites Funding for Emergency Sewer Repairs
The city of Amsterdam, New York, is the first in the state to take advantage of a new funding program that targets...
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Finding Cost-Effective Ways to Replenish Aquifers
Two Stanford University engineers looked at stormwater runoff capture and wastewater recycling in the development of AquaCharge, a new software tool aimed...
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What Does the National Tap Water Database Mean for Utilities?
By now, most water utilities have likely heard that the Environmental Working Group (EWG) has released its national Tap Water Database, which allows...
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News Briefs: Audit Claims Feds Should End Deal to Rebuild New Orleans’ Storm-Damaged Infrastructure
A recent federal audit says the Federal Emergency Management Agency should rescind its multi-billion-dollar deal to rebuild New Orleans’ hurricane-damaged infrastructure.According to...
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Dogs Being Trained to Sniff Out Water Leaks
Who needs high-tech equipment to detect water leaks when you can enlist the services of a dog and its highly sensitive nose?A...
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News Briefs: EPA Targets 12 Water Projects for New Financing Program
The EPA has invited 12 utilities to submit applications for more than $2 billion available in loans through the Water Infrastructure Finance...
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EPA Tool Offers One-Stop Shop for Infrastructure Financing
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is launching the Water Finance Clearinghouse, a web‐based portal to help communities make more informed financing...
Editorial
Use Referrals to Reduce Recruiting Costs
Recruiting new employees is expensive. Experts estimate that organizations spend billions of dollars a year — some peg the cost at more...
Editorial
Keep Crews Safe with New Technology
The dangers on your job sites are constant, and staying safe requires more than a hard hat, gloves and glasses. As technology...
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The Fine Art of Blending Stormwater Management into a Streetscape
Better coordination between transportation planners and utilities’ stormwater management is the aim of a new guide produced by the National Association of...













