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Here's a quick roundup of recent industry news. Track the industry's movers and shakers, learn about company acquisitions, get the skinny on new products and more.

Researchers from Virginia Tech's College of Engineering are mining pipeline data as part of a program called PIPEiD

Capacity, Management, Operations and Maintenance programs help collections system operators identify where the system and organization are thriving and what areas need improvement

Also in this week's sewer and water news, an Arizona utility regulator is accused of accepting bribes; and regulators in Wisconsin are seeking more information about Madison Water Utility's budget woes

The program encourages competition between water operators to reduce emissions from energy generation

Entities looking to enhance water infrastructure in the nation now have until July 31 to apply for the long-term, low-cost loans through the EPA

The pilot project's 20 acres of grassy plots keep 300,000 gallons of water out of the collections system during heavy rains

Also in this week's sewer and water news, a New York senator proposes using money gained via sports betting to fund clean water infrastructure; and Purdue researchers publish a study on safety concerns related to the CIPP process

Students at Skinner North Classical School in Chicago are solving a flooding issue on their playground using Lego bricks

Looking for education opportunities in the water and wastewater industry? Check out this updated listing of upcoming events from around the country.

The state is on the cutting edge of direct potable reuse thanks to the efforts put forth by the DEQ in writing regulations that give cities with water shortages more options

California utility works to mitigate a disaster and minimize system damage after wildfires

Also in this week's sewer and water news, Minnesota faces a water/wastewater infrastructure funding crisis; and Montreal, Quebec, commits to significant water system upgrades over the next few years

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Also in this week's sewer and water news, a Minnesota representative calls on the government to allocate more money for water infrastructure; and a Pennsylvania town's water mandate has citizens ready to migrate elsewhere