Vacuworx has set the new standard in material handling with hydraulic-powered vacuum lifting systems. Developed to meet customer requests for a cleaner,...
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14 Steps to Ensure Safety In and Around Trenches and Excavations — Part 2
Editor’s Note: This is the second installment of a two-part article that discusses 14 steps you and your work crews must plan...
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14 Steps to Ensure Safety In and Around Trenches and Excavations — Part 1
Editor’s Note: This is the first installment of a two-part article that discusses 14 things you and your work crews must plan...
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See the Latest Pumps and Safety Equipment at WWETT 2016
Increase productivity and efficiency with the latest products and technology at the 2016 Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport (WWETT) Show...
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Here's What's On Tap — So Far
Five craft brewers from across the Midwest will be competing for Golden Growler bragging rights during the WWETT Show Kickoff Party on...
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Shining the Light on One-Water Leadership
Dear Friends,We know the challenges facing our water future are great, but our capacity for innovation is even greater.There are inspiring examples...
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News Briefs: City Fined $150K in Sewer Worker’s Death
The City of Welland, Ontario, was fined $150,000 after a city worker died as a result of an infection he contracted after...
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Louisville Water's History Project In the Spotlight
The Kentucky Historical Society has named Lousiville Water's Water Works Museum project as a 2015 Outstanding Education/Exhibit Initiative for history. Louisville Water...
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History of the Safe Drinking Water Act
1974.Nixon was impeached. The Watergate trial began. The first extraterrestrial message was sent from Earth into space. John Lennon’s solo “Whatever Gets...
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Demystifying Utility Locating Systems
A technician using a utility locating system appears to be a magician of sorts. By slowly waving a wand through the air, he...
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Illinois Water Environment Association Announces Annual Conference
The Illinois Water Environment Association will host its 37th Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition Feb. 29-March 2, 2016, at the iHotel in Champaign,...
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News Briefs: State Stops Payments on Water, Sewer Bills
The Illinois budget impasse approaches the six-month mark, and has started to impact some state agencies’ ability to cover water utility bills....
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Flint Director Resigns Amidst Lead Contamination Controversy
The director of public works in Flint, Michigan, resigned last week amidst a drinking-water controversy that has resulted in legal action from several...
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16 Public Works Professionals Selected for Emerging Leaders Program
The American Public Works Association has announced its selection of 16 public works professionals from a large group of applicants for the 2015-16 APWA Emerging...
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Chicago Water Department Employee Shot
Usually when water utility employees receive job safety training, coming face to face with a gunman doesn’t come up as a likely...
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EPA Establishes Flint Safe Drinking Water Task Force
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established the Flint Safe Drinking Water Task Force to assist with developing and implementing a plan...
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Honoring America's Top Water Systems
The Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies honored 21 public drinking water systems with its top utility management awards on Oct. 12 in ceremonies...













