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Nearly all job site injuries and fatalities are preventable. According to John Brengosz, loss control consultant for R&R Insurance in Waukesha, Wisconsin, a...

With retirement numbers climbing among water and wastewater plant operators, the industry faces a serious workforce shortage across the U.S. The Environmental...

Metro Vancouver in British Columbia recently removed around 50 tons of fatbergs from Richmond’s sewer system, leading officials to remind residents to avoid pouring grease...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced $3.6 billion in new funding under the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to upgrade water...

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals (PFAS) could take over 40 years to flush out of contaminated groundwater in North Carolina’s Cumberland and Bladen...

An important part of managing a utility is finding a good vendor who can supply you with materials, equipment and office supplies,...

City uses data-as-a-service to improve efficiencyProblem: The city of Grand Rapids, Michigan, maintains a collections system that includes 1,100 miles of sanitary sewer...

Electronic Leak Detection General Pipe Cleaners Gen-Ear LEThe Gen-Ear LE from General Pipe Cleaners is an easy-to-use, economical water leak locator with strong...

NASSCO committees contribute greatly to our industry through the development of educational programs, technical resources, and advocating for funding. We’ve outlined our...

The Alaska city and borough of Juneau produces and distributes 1.2 billion gallons of water annually by drawing from separate and redundant...

When a hazard is recognized at work, who has the authority to stop work and address the hazard? The manager, supervisor, or...

There was no hesitation when the University of Louisville approached Louisville Metropolitan Sewer District for help with a wastewater program for freshman...

We’ve covered stories on a lot of big cities in my 13 years as editor of MSW - Los Angeles, Houston, Chicago,...

Municipal sewer and water agencies usually rely on contractors to repair infrastructure or undertake new construction projects. St. Paul Regional Water Services...

The small town of LeRoy, Saskatchewan, has always believed that building and maintaining critical infrastructure is a prerequisite for growth — not...

Water and wastewater utilities are always on the lookout for ways to boost efficiency and reduce costs. Municipal Innovations is a special...