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King County Is So Flushing Awesome
King County Is So Flushing Awesome
Online Exclusives
September 11, 2014
With tipping fees steadily increasing, King County, Washington, knew it had to do something to change customer behavior. Cue the music video.
Dr. Oz Vows to Stop Flushing Wipes
Dr. Oz Vows to Stop Flushing Wipes
Blogs
September 11, 2014
Once a proponent of flushable wipes, Dr. Oz has a change of heart after touring a wastewater treatment plant.
Capitol Hill Hosts Water Infrastructure Summit
Blogs
September 10, 2014
This week, the water industry descends on Washington, D.C. The message? Water infrastructure means big job growth.
News Briefs: Could Pilot Project Solve Combined Sewer Overflow Problems?
News Briefs: Could Pilot Project Solve Combined Sewer Overflow Problems?
Online Exclusives
September 04, 2014
In this week's news, a New Jersey municipality begins a CSO study with national implications. Also, voters will decide the fate of a stormwater fee.
Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Targets Algal Blooms
Online Exclusives
September 04, 2014
Harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie are a threat for drinking water. The EPA announces increased funding to attack the problem.
Of Earthquakes, Jobs and Big Infrastructure
Of Earthquakes, Jobs and Big Infrastructure
Online Exclusives
August 28, 2014
Timing is everything when you’re trying to beat Mother Nature. In San Francisco, where seismic protection is paramount, a major infrastructure project is providing water security while creating a slew of job opportunities.
Worth Noting - September 2014
Editorial
August 27, 2014
People/Awards; Learning Opportunities; Calendar
Sonetics Headsets Maximize Productivity And Safety
Sonetics Headsets Maximize Productivity And Safety
Editorial
August 27, 2014
Hands-free, wireless headsets from Sonetics help keep crews safe and optimize workflow.
Blah, Blah, Blah: The Art Of Communication
Editorial
August 27, 2014
If your efforts to communicate keep getting lost in translation, it’s time to try a better way to get your point across.
Balancing Droughts, Hurricanes, Everglade Restoration And Providing Clean Water
Balancing Droughts, Hurricanes, Everglade Restoration And Providing Clean Water
Editorial
August 27, 2014
The South Florida Water Management District balances the responsibility of providing water to nearly 8 million residents with restoration of the Everglades.
Couple Celebrates Anniversary with a Fatberg Tour
Blogs
August 19, 2014
A British couple looks to the sewers for an anniversary date.
News Briefs: They Found It! City Ends Hunt for Broken Water Main
News Briefs: They Found It! City Ends Hunt for Broken Water Main
Online Exclusives
August 14, 2014
In this week's news, sewer and water crews diligently search for a broken main, areas of Michigan struggle with heavy rains, and one city debates using basements for stormwater cisterns.
Video: Louisville Water Performs Sensory Inspection on 48-Inch Water Main
Online Exclusives
August 14, 2014
Take a look at how Louisville Water performed a major inspection without interrupting water services.
10 Commandments of Municipal Crisis Control
Online Exclusives
August 11, 2014
When the media needs information, keep your cool and follow these communication guidelines.
Open for Business: Waste Receiving Station Simplifies Disposal
Open for Business: Waste Receiving Station Simplifies Disposal
Online Exclusives
August 07, 2014
Waste disposal just got a little easier in DuPage County, Ill., where municipalities are using a new dewatering station for public works refuse.
News Briefs: Stormwater Fees Head to Supreme Court, Debate Continues
News Briefs: Stormwater Fees Head to Supreme Court, Debate Continues
Online Exclusives
August 04, 2014
In this week's news, a stormwater fee case heads to the Ohio State Court and a manhole vandalism leads to big problems in Hawaii.
Frugal Municipalities: How to Save Big on Large Projects
Online Exclusives
August 04, 2014
Municipalities that think outside the box can save huge amounts of money on infrastructure projects. Here’s how to make your project dollars work smarter.
10 Million Gallons of Water Floods UCLA Campus
Blogs
July 30, 2014
Now that's a lot of water. See how a water main break disrupted university life at UCLA.
Utility Thrives By Conserving And Diversifying Its Water Supply
Utility Thrives By Conserving And Diversifying Its Water Supply
Videos
July 29, 2014
Anaheim relies on proactive water service management to provide abundant and affordable water – even in significant drought conditions.
Dialight's Vigilant LED High Bay Targets 1,000-Watt Applications
Dialight's Vigilant LED High Bay Targets 1,000-Watt Applications
Online Exclusives
July 29, 2014
High-output LED offers viable replacement for inefficient HID fixtures.