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New Research Reveals $3.7 Trillion Impact of Water Risk to the U.S. by 2050
New research, launched recently by global professional services company GHD, titled “Aquanomics: The economics of water risk and future resilience” reveals droughts,...
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Manmade Wetlands Are a Natural Barrier to the Spread of Microplastics, Says Study
Constructed wetlands, built to treat wastewater and stormwater runoff, act as a barrier preventing the spread of microplastics through the environment, a...
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2022 Trench Safety Stand Down Season Concludes
The National Utility Contractors Association’s Trench Safety Stand Down (TSSD) for 2022 officially ended Sept. 30. This year’s industrywide event reinforced a...
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How to Optimize Your Inspection Vehicle
While there’s no shortage of sewer inspection technologies on today’s market, CCTV remains a gold standard in assessing pipes of all kinds....
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10 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Always Choose a Cheaper Valve
Engineers often make decisions based on the cost of acquiring and maintaining valves, with utilities and companies considering the purchase of cheaper...
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Municipal Water Providers Across Colorado River Basin Announce Commitment to Reduce Water Use
Large water providers from across the Colorado River Basin recently announced a commitment to substantially expand existing efforts to conserve water, reduce...
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380-Ton Boring Machine Arrives in Virginia to Dig New Waterfront Tunnel
A new 380-ton, 14-foot 8-inch tall tunnel boring machine (TBM) named Hazel has been unveiled by AlexRenew — Alexandria, Virginia’s wastewater authority...
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How a Gas Detector Could Save Your Life
Sadly, stories of workers being overcome by toxic fumes while working underground in sewers make the news more often than they should. In...
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Study Provides Framework for Prioritizing Investment in Drinking Water Systems
A team of researchers led by Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, has published a study that aims to assist state and...
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AWWA’s State of the Water Industry Report Now Available
Continued impacts from the ongoing global pandemic, concerns about drought and water contaminants and workforce shortages were the key issues identified in...
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What Lies Beneath: Crews Repair Manhole After Infiltration Causes Major Sinkhole
On an early winter morning in Parkersburg, West Virginia, collection system operators faced a major catastrophe when a garbage truck fell into...
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New Flood Maps Clarify the Risk Homeowners Face
Flooding in urban areas cost Americans more than $106 billion between 1960 and 2016, damaging property, disrupting businesses and claiming lives in the...
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Global Lake Evaporation Loss Larger Than Previously Thought Due to Climate Change, Says Research
A white mineral ring as tall as the Statue of Liberty creeps up the steep shoreline of Lake Mead, a Colorado River...
















