Officials in Lawrence, Kansas, discovered that 13 miles of pipeline had been improperly installed after being inundated with 22 water main breaks...
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Affordable, Yet Effective Ways to Fight Drought
Small additions to water supply infrastructure rather than expensive, large-scale projects. That’s the better approach for combatting problems like drought, according to...
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Drones Deployed to Aid in Sewer System Smoke Testing
The city of Minneapolis is experimenting with a unique method for detecting problem areas in its collections system — drones.This fall, when...
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Proper Equipment Care Keeps Surveying Measurements Accurate
When you’re prepping for work on a job site, your measurements must be precise. That means it’s important to take care of...
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10 Tips on Caring for Your Surveying Equipment
Accuracy is the end game when it comes to surveying a job site. If that information isn’t spot on, you’re bound to...
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Webinar Highlights Liners That Protect Concrete Structures
Concrete is the most popular building material in the world, but it is still susceptible to damage. Engineers have presented ingenious designs...
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Should I Upgrade My Sewer Inspection Camera?
Question: I’m ready to upgrade to a new sewer inspection camera. I’m sure there’s a lot of new stuff out there. What should...
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Water Utilities Recognized for Future-Focused Initiatives
Twenty-five water utilities have been selected for recognition of their leadership in community engagement, watershed stewardship, and recovery of resources such as...
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Can a Video Game Be a Valuable Public Education Asset?
Getting the public to fully understand how water systems work and the resources it takes to properly maintain them is always a...
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News Briefs: New Program Expedites Funding for Emergency Sewer Repairs
The city of Amsterdam, New York, is the first in the state to take advantage of a new funding program that targets...
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Finding Cost-Effective Ways to Replenish Aquifers
Two Stanford University engineers looked at stormwater runoff capture and wastewater recycling in the development of AquaCharge, a new software tool aimed...
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University Team Develops New Leak-Detection Tool
A team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is developing a robot that could one day be commonplace in utilities’ water distribution...
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What Does the National Tap Water Database Mean for Utilities?
By now, most water utilities have likely heard that the Environmental Working Group (EWG) has released its national Tap Water Database, which allows...
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News Briefs: Audit Claims Feds Should End Deal to Rebuild New Orleans’ Storm-Damaged Infrastructure
A recent federal audit says the Federal Emergency Management Agency should rescind its multi-billion-dollar deal to rebuild New Orleans’ hurricane-damaged infrastructure.According to...
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Industry News: Aug. 2, 2017
HOBAS Pipe USA makes infrastructure investments
HOBAS Pipe USA recently invested in a new custom-manufactured water jet saw at its Houston plant to allow...
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Water and Wastewater Product News: Aug. 1, 2017
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories pump automation controller
The SEL-2411P pump automation controller from Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories is a preconfigured SCADA-ready device built for unforgiving...
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Dogs Being Trained to Sniff Out Water Leaks
Who needs high-tech equipment to detect water leaks when you can enlist the services of a dog and its highly sensitive nose?A...
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News Briefs: EPA Targets 12 Water Projects for New Financing Program
The EPA has invited 12 utilities to submit applications for more than $2 billion available in loans through the Water Infrastructure Finance...
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EPA Tool Offers One-Stop Shop for Infrastructure Financing
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is launching the Water Finance Clearinghouse, a web‐based portal to help communities make more informed financing...





















