Public Education Articles

Rehabilitation and outreach efforts are playing a big role in the Jacksonville Wastewater Utility’s battle to eliminate I&I and SSOs.

These witty digital valentines cards from Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District promote its clean water initiatives.

In this community, “keeping up with the Joneses,” doesn’t mean lush grass and perfectly manicured lawns. Find out how water conversation and a friendly neighborhood challenge are helping area aquifers.

Public-private partnerships can provide greater resources for utilities struggling with deteriorating infrastructure and growing debt.

Sanitation matters. Here's why you should spread the message about World Toilet Day.

Municipalities use a children’s book in educational outreach programs to explain how nonpoint pollutants entering storm drains can flow all the way to the ocean.

Observations from WEFTEC 2014, where education, technology and a little garbage collide.

With tipping fees steadily increasing, King County, Washington, knew it had to do something to change customer behavior. Cue the music video.

Once a proponent of flushable wipes, Dr. Oz has a change of heart after touring a wastewater treatment plant.

Report points to the power of conservation in preserving our water supplies.

Springfield’s decorative storm drains and manhole covers educate the public, highlight infrastructure — and help satisfy MS4 permit requirements.

Necessary, no. But decorative manhole covers draw attention to infrastructure, and that's a municipal win.