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News Briefs: Century-Old Main Breaks in Portland, Floods Neighborhood
Online Exclusives
March 19, 2019

Also in this week's sewer and water news, New York City unveils an ad campaign to combat unflushable debris and fatbergs
News Briefs: Manhole Vandal Causes Sewer Overflow
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December 11, 2018

Also in this week's sewer and water news, two high-level pumping staff members go AWOL during a power crisis in New Orleans
Utility Breeds Culture of Success by Promoting Leadership Skills
Utility Breeds Culture of Success by Promoting Leadership Skills
Online Exclusives
October 29, 2018

A string of awards in recent years serves as proof this Oregon utility is raising its leaders right
News Briefs: Metal Scrappers Stealing Manhole Covers, Leaving Holes in Cincinnati
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August 28, 2018

In this week's sewer and water news, thieves are stealing manhole covers and stormwater grates and scrapping them for cash in Cincinnati, Ohio; and a sewer worker is credited for helping secure the Bank of England's 400,000 gold bars
Training the Next Generation
Training the Next Generation
Editorial
May 23, 2018
Collections Operator Does it Right
Collections Operator Does it Right
Editorial
January 29, 2018

Collections operator elevates inspection program to new level and takes away top honors.
Water District CEO Leads With Perspective
Water District CEO Leads With Perspective
Editorial
June 22, 2017
A lifetime of service pushes Mark Knudsen to help build support for the essential role of water and wastewater operations.
News Briefs: Federal Bill Authorizes $170M to Aid Flint Water Crisis
News Briefs: Federal Bill Authorizes $170M to Aid Flint Water Crisis
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December 22, 2016
In this week’s news briefs, Flint, Michigan, finally gets the federal aid that has been held up in Congress, and a Florida city fires its water utility director following a sewage disaster.
WEFTEC Operations Challenge Provides a Competitive and Educational Experience
WEFTEC Operations Challenge Provides a Competitive and Educational Experience
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September 29, 2016
42 teams squared off in New Orleans to test their skills against one another, from lab work to safety emergency response.
Wastewater Utility Thrives on Innovation and Independence
Wastewater Utility Thrives on Innovation and Independence
Editorial
September 15, 2016
Regional Sanitary District takes on challenges and more responsibility with custom tools and out-of-the-box thinking.