Wastewater Articles

Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority will spend approximately $1.5 billion to make necessary improvements to water and wastewater infrastructure

Awards celebrate leadership in recycled water

In this week's news, a municipal worker is accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of city equipment, a massive stormwater project was completed in Ohio, and a California city taps public pool water to clean sewers.

Funds will provide financial assistance to municipalities and state agencies for wastewater improvement projects

In Mishawaka, Indiana, residents are protected against sewer repair costs through an innovative insurance program

Twelve technicians, an array of camera inspection systems, and a pair of combination sewer cleaners — including a brand new Vactor 2100 Plus — help Mishawaka’s Dept. of Sewer Maintenance achieve efficiency.

Heavy rain causes trouble in paradise as Waikiki beaches close

As the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro near, concerns arise over the city’s polluted water venues. Here's how a lack of wastewater infrastructure affects a city of 12 million.

In this week’s news, aging brick pipelines are creating headaches in Georgia’s oldest city, Detroit gets $8.9 million for green infrastructure, and LA deploys shade balls in its ongoing battle against drought

On Aug. 5, an EPA team working at a Colorado gold mine accidentally released millions of gallons of wastewater into the nearby river. Now, that water is headed toward New Mexico.

In this week’s news, Wichita Falls, Texas, citing an abundance of water, ends its toilet-to-tap program. Meanwhile, the state starts doling out billions of dollars for water projects.

Take a virtual tour of the Victorville (California) wastewater treatment facility to learn more about the day-to-day work inside the plant.

Millions of dollars in repairs are needed after bundles of marijuana cause a major backup in city’s wastewater system.