Safety

A partnership of water sector organizations announced a new Utility of the Future Today Recognition Program. The program will celebrate the progress and exceptional...

A sewer worker and a driver were both killed in a traffic accident in Porter, Texas, on April 26. Paul Mackedanz, 23, was...

The California-Nevada Section of the American Water Works Association announced the recipients of its 2016-17 scholarship awards. Two $5,000 scholarships for graduate-level education,...

Larson Electronics portable spider box The WALSB-240.50A-6X120.20A-WP portable spider box from Larson Electronics allows operators to plug in to 240-volt generators to operate...

SkyBitz Local Fleets has introduced the SA2000, a plug-and-play GPS fleet tracking product that can be deployed in minutes. It provides an uninterrupted flow of...

Communication on a construction site, during cleaning operations and while operating any piece of equipment, is vital to not only getting the...

Operating a vacuum excavator or combo truck isn’t just a job. It’s a lifestyle. It isn’t for everyone. It can be dangerous,...

Pathogen protection system keeps operators safeProblem: Colorado Springs Utilities became aware of new and dangerous pathogens found in wastewater in a study...

PEOPLE/AWARDSClint Roos was hired as a civil engineer by Midwestern Engineers Inc. of Indiana. He is a member of the Association of...

“Never forget that you live at the mouth of the largest freshwater estuary in the world. And never forget the great responsibility...

When Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, hosted its first water-tasting competition in 1991, organizers had to work hard to fill the field of...

Every year, heedless waterjetting operators are needlessly exposed to serious injuries — even death — and make their municipalites vulnerable to negligence...

A municipal water worker in South Africa was murdered March 28 after responding to a customer complaint of a blocked sewer line....

The beers have been tasted, the votes tallied, and the results are in: Andy Melton’s Lemmy IPA is the winner of the...

The risks, including death, are well known. Despite being easily prevented, cave-ins during trenching and excavation work continue to occur, killing an...

CONEXPO-CON/AGG and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers have announced a new radio show and podcast to engage with individuals who want an insightful...

It is against the law to retaliate against workers who report legal, health or safety violations. As straightforward as that sounds, whistleblower...