US Water Alliance Hosts Its Eighth Annual “Imagine a Day Without Water”
More than 1,000 organizations engage in the eighth annual “Imagine a Day Without Water” National Day of Action October 20, 2022— Today, thousands of individuals from across 38 states joined together in the eighth annual “Imagine a Day Without Water” National Day of Action, which provides education and advocacy on the importance of ensuring all people have access to safe, affordable, and reliable drinking water and sanitation. Led by the US Water Alliance’s Value of Water Campaign, t...
Cleaner Wastewater Makes for Healthier Rivers
After Canadian cities upgraded their wastewater treatment plans, the amount of damaging nutrients released into rivers plummeted. The result: a major improvement in river health. Have you ever thought about where your waste goes? For people living in cities, it goes to a treatment plant. However, treated wastewater ultimately finds its way into a local waterway. This means it could end up in your nearby stream, river, or lake. Although wastewater treatment reduces the threat of diseas...
Modifying Water’s Structure as Low-Energy Method for Removing Pollutants
Fresh water is a finite resource vulnerable to contamination. Researchers from the University of Guelph (U of G) and scientists from the Canadian Light Source (CLS) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) are developing low-energy strategies to purify polluted water. “We’ve been looking at the purification of surface water, groundwater and wastewater,” says Erica Pensini, Associate Professor in the School of Engineering at U of G. “We found that it was possible to use molecules that are...
Research from ABB shows how cities can tackle water stress by reducing carbon emissions and costs of wastewater treatment for reuse
ABB’s “Energy Transition Equation” report demonstrates how automation and digital technology can help wastewater companies reduce carbon emissions by up to 2,000 tons per annum[1], the equivalent volume of CO2 responsible for 30,000 tons of glacier mass lost every year[2] With over 50,000 existing wastewater plants worldwide and a predicted industry growth rate of over 7 percent, if scaled, the impact in tackling water scarcity and industrial carbon emissions, is vast Average operation...
NACWA Report Shows Impact of 10 Historic Rain Events on US Water Infrastructure; Water Utility CEOs from Chicago, D.C., and Seattle Point to Federal Funding Gap
NACWA REPORT – 10 HISTORIC RAIN AND FLOOD EVENTS IN 2022 PUSH BOUNDARIES OF US WATER INFRASTRUTURE, MAGNIFY IMPERATIVE FOR MORE FEDERAL FUNDING TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH Clean Water Act 50th Anniversary: Public Water Utility CEOs from Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Seattle celebrate local victories and innovations; urge lawmakers to address $1 trillion federal funding gap to address the “aggregate effect of climate change” on aging infrastructure. WASHINGTON, D.C, CHICAGO, SEATTLE – Leadin...
Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Steps for Drought Mitigation Funding from Inflation Reduction Act
New program will increase water conservation and water efficiency within the Colorado River Basin WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced new drought mitigation funding opportunities to improve and protect the long-term sustainability of the Colorado River System. A newly created Lower Colorado River Basin System Conservation and Efficiency Program, funded with an initial allocation through the Inflation Reduction Act and managed through the Bureau of Reclamation, will...
Water Utilities Set the Pace in Race to Reduce Carbon Emissions
Leading utilities show how water sector could become one of the fastest to decarbonize using existing technologies at low cost A medium-sized water utility could reduce emissions equal to 150 transatlantic flights per year WASHINGTON, DC – More than 80 water and wastewater utilities worldwide have set net-zero and climate-neutrality targets.[1] These utilities are leading the decarbonization of the water sector with strategies that optimize operations while cutting greenhouse gas...
MentorAPM selected to provide EAM for City of Santa Monica Plant Upgrades
Leading edge asset management software solutions provider joins high-profile effort PHOENIX – Supporting the City of Santa Monica on its mission to water self-sufficiency by 2023, MentorAPM has been selected to provide an Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system for the City’s Water Resources Division and the Sustainable Water Supply Program. Included in the $200 million “One Water” initiative, MentorAPM will deliver a comprehensive computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and a...
Longwood, Florida Implements EnBiorganic Performance Trial to Address Odor, FOG (Fats, Oils & Grease) and Capacity Demands
Installation of EnBiorganic Technologies autonomous bio-augmentation technology begins in wastewater collection system served by City of Longwood Utilities Division to address ongoing odor, FOG buildup and other operational challenges. Longwood, Florida – The City of Longwood is currently implementing a septic abandonment project to decommission existing on-site sewage treatment and disposal systems (OSTDS/septic tanks) and connect these properties to its centralized sewer collection system....
Thirteen Communities Recognized For Excellence In Stormwater Management
WEF Past President, Lynn Broaddus (left), presents Mark Doneux (right) with Capitol Region Watershed District their 2021 MS4 Award for Overall Phase II Winner. ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Water Environment Federation (WEF) is recognizing 13 communities for excellence in stormwater management, including exceeding permit requirements and sharing knowledge with the water sector. The municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) programs were selected as part of the National Municipal Stormwater...
Video: Crashes Drop Measurably After Rural Road Safety Improvement Project on US 521 in Lancaster County
Redevelopment of Horseshoe Bay Terminal
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