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Utility Execs Join WateReuse Board
Online Exclusives
May 28, 2015
10 Images From Flood-Weary Houston
10 Images From Flood-Weary Houston
Online Exclusives
May 28, 2015
Record rainfall in Texas, which have flooded parts of Houston, come at the end of a five-year drought. Here, we take a look at some of the unprecedented flooding.
News Briefs: Vandalism to Lift Station Project Not Covered by City's Insurance
News Briefs: Vandalism to Lift Station Project Not Covered by City's Insurance
Online Exclusives
May 28, 2015
In this week's news, vandals are responsible for nearly $50,000 in damages to an Iowa lift station project, and drought-stricken states will receive $50 million in federal funding
Road Trip: APWA Brings Awareness to Aging Infrastructure
Road Trip: APWA Brings Awareness to Aging Infrastructure
Online Exclusives
May 27, 2015
Best-selling author will drive a 1949 Hudson Commodore 8 cross-country to visit with public works departments and bring attention to infrastructure projects
WEF Opens Registration for Great Water Cities Series
Online Exclusives
May 27, 2015
Experts will meet in New Orleans July 21-22 to share perspectives, strategies for progressive, adaptable water management
Hundreds of Halifax Water Workers On Strike
Online Exclusives
May 27, 2015
Water systems “have to keep operating” despite 335 unionized employees walking off the job over contract dispute
Holiday Weekend Flash Floods Hammer Houston
Online Exclusives
May 26, 2015
Texas governor declares state of disaster as death toll from storms continues to rise
Is the Texas Drought Finally Over?
Is the Texas Drought Finally Over?
Online Exclusives
May 26, 2015
Municipalities cautiously move forward as heavy rainfall throughout the Lone Star State slowly replenishes depleted water reserves
Green Infrastructure Planned for Washington, D.C.
Online Exclusives
May 26, 2015
A strategy to reduce combined sewer overflows will include green infrastructure investments and will alter planned tunnels in Rock Creek and Potomac watersheds
News Briefs: Water Workers Sue Over Age Discrimination
News Briefs: Water Workers Sue Over Age Discrimination
Online Exclusives
May 22, 2015
Water workers sue over lost jobs, Detroit resumes water shutoffs and Iowa's water bodies get a failing grade.
Worth Noting - June 2015
Editorial
May 21, 2015
People/Awards; Learning Opportunities; Calendar
Disinfect Your Sewer Cleaning Equipment
Disinfect Your Sewer Cleaning Equipment
Editorial
May 21, 2015
Cleaning system for sewer equipment helps prevent spread of bacteria, viruses.
A Slower, Mindful Approach Can Improve Efficiency
Editorial
May 21, 2015
It may sound counterintuitive, but slowing down just might ramp up productivity in your workplace.
Meeting Customer Demands Over Diverse Service Areas
Editorial
May 21, 2015
Balancing the demands of a diverse customer base spread across a broad geographic range presents special challenges.
Canadian Utility Handles Sewer And Water For Massive Service Area
Canadian Utility Handles Sewer And Water For Massive Service Area
Editorial
May 21, 2015
Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo strives to provide equal sewer and water service to all residents in its 25,000-square-mile service area.
New Jersey Utility Focuses On Infrastructure Upgrades
New Jersey Utility Focuses On Infrastructure Upgrades
Editorial
May 21, 2015
Middlesex Water works to update its water distribution infrastructure, reduce leakage and improve customer service.
OSHA Confined Space Rule for Construction Begins in August
Online Exclusives
May 21, 2015
Since 1994, OSHA has been working on a confined space entry rule for the construction industry. See what will change on Aug. 4 as the rule goes into effect.
A Small Victory in the Battle Against 'Flushable' Wipes
Online Exclusives
May 20, 2015
Nice-Pak Products, which produces disposable wipes under several store-brand labels, has agreed to cease making flushability marketing claims.
Sinkhole Severs Sewers, Wipes Out Lift Station
Sinkhole Severs Sewers, Wipes Out Lift Station
Online Exclusives
May 20, 2015
A stormwater culvert collapses, creating a 45-foot-wide sinkhole — and a $500,000 problem — in Texas
News Briefs: Water Main Break Blamed for Disruption at Preakness
Online Exclusives
May 18, 2015
In this week's news, was a water main break responsible for plumbing issues at this year's running of the Preakness Stakes? And two states announce funding for major water projects.