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Entries Tagged Public Education
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Making the Most of Media Exposure
One of the biggest challenges all utilities face is garnering public support, whether for capital improvements or rehabilitation and repair.
“A wastewater treatment...
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A Utility District and School District Join Forces to Promote Water Careers
The Lakehaven Water and Sewer District in Washington is collaborating with Federal Way Public Schools to introduce the wastewater industry to middle...
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Software Helps Utilities With Customer Engagement
Sewer and water utilities often face a disconnect when trying to communicate with the public. That’s where British company Advizzo is stepping...
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Playing Catch-Up: New Orleans Tackles Catch Basin Cleaning and Repair Program
With 68,000 catch basins in New Orleans, maintaining, cleaning and repairing them is no “big easy.”
But about one-third of those catch basins...
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Calling on the Public to Help Reduce Overflows
A new public outreach campaign is being rolled out in New York City aimed at reducing combined sewer overflows. As is typically...
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A Couple of Paddlers Traverse Big Rivers to Help Provide Water for Those in Need
Gary and Linda De Kock have paddled more than 3,800 river miles and raised some $39,000 for their favorite charity, Water For...
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Portion of Massive London Fatberg Becomes Museum Exhibit
The massive “fatberg” that clogged a London sewer back in September and made headlines as workers from Thames Water spent weeks removing...
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What is Underground Comes to the Surface for the Public in Utility’s Sewer Simulator
Using recycled materials, ingenuity and decades of expertise working underground, a pair of equipment operators for the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District...
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Water Efficiency Not Just Talk for Wisconsin Utility
Water conservation can be a worn-out topic, but Madison (Wisconsin) Water Utility is taking control of the conversation with an innovative new...
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Utility Uses Elephant Mascot to Promote Anti-FOG Message
If your utility could use some inspiration on how to communicate messages to the public, check out the Albuquerque Bernalillo County (New...
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Year in Review: The Most-Read Articles of 2017
As the year comes to a close, we take a look at some of the most popular stories on www.mswmag.com. If you missed...
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Sensibility is Part of Texas Water Utility’s Lasting Legacy
El Paso (Texas) Water’s winning formula for water sufficiency goes something like this: Blend one part leadership and one part education. Add...
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Nashville’s Complex Water System Poses Unique Challenges
In the Nashville, Tennessee, airport district, construction of any kind is difficult, let alone installing 5 miles of large-diameter transmission main under...




















