As those in the water/wastewater industry know all too well, it’s not only homes that must be evaluated and rebuilt in the...
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Hurricane Harvey Provides a Valuable Learning Experience
When Hurricane Harvey hit South Texas Aug. 25, the city of Pearland’s Department of Public Works was put to the test. It...
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Online Platform Helps Water Agencies With Hurricane Harvey Recovery
After Hurricane Harvey hit Texas’ Gulf Coast in late August, SplashLink, an online marketplace for the water industry, began mobilizing its network...
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Rural Water Group Provides Emergency Aid During Hurricane Harvey Aftermath
When Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Texas, a number of water agencies were ready to immediately provide emergency assistance. Among them was...
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Utilities Working to Recover After Hurricane Harvey
It’s been over a week since Hurricane Harvey made landfall and utilities on Texas and Louisiana’s Gulf Coast are dealing with the...
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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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Utility Tackles Chronic Lift Station Issues With Public Education
When Jason Arnold confronted his utility’s soaring frequency of lift station repairs, he didn’t just want to head off problems. It was...
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Lufkin Takes In-House Approach to Controlling Inflow and Infiltration
If there’s an unofficial watchword for the Lufkin Department of Water and Sewer Utilities, it might be self-sufficiency.The Texas utilities’ management culture...
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WEQ Fair Attendance Expected to Double
Attendance for the upcoming Wastewater Equipment Fair in Dallas is on pace to double the turnout of the inaugural event, held last...
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Texas Community Gets Nostalgic Over Water Tower Demolition
Typically, removing a piece of damaged water infrastructure wouldn’t be met with any pushback, but some residents of Rowlett, Texas, were a...
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Year in Review: The Top 10 Stories of 2016
With 2016 coming to a close, we’re taking another look at the headlines of the past year that grabbed readers’ attention. These...
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News Briefs: California Water Agencies’ Energy Use to be Tracked Under New Law
A new law in California will help track the energy consumption and emissions that result from water use. Gov. Jerry Brown recently...
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WEFTEC Operations Challenge Provides a Competitive and Educational Experience
The directive from Tom Thorson to his team Tuesday afternoon was a common one among coaches.“Finish strong!”Finish strong in repairing an in-service...
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Partnership Improves Coordination for Texas Water Supply Projects
Representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Southwestern Division, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the Texas Water Development Board recently...



















