Congressman Riley M. Moore
Congressman Riley M. Moore presents a $1.5M check for wastewater infrastructure in West Virginia.
U.S. Rep. Riley M. Moore announced a $1.5 million federal grant to fund the Blackwater Regional Wastewater Treatment Project, modernizing infrastructure in Tucker County to support...
Responsible Flushing Alliance
Flush Smart Month campaign highlights cost of improper flushing
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How Winter Storm Uri Stressed Texas Water Plants | WWD Weekly Digest
Over Valentine’s Day weekend, Winter Storm Uri passed over Texas dropping snow and reducing temperatures to historic levels in many communities. Utilities saw it coming and prepared...
March 23, 2026
How monitoring and optimization tools can conserve energy and resources for wastewater systems
Explore how water utilities can modernize operations by repurposing existing AMI networks, radio systems, and instrumentation to enable continuous monitoring and predictive maintenance...
Feb. 6, 2026

Wastewater Treatment

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California has unveiled a $46 million grant initiative to address water quality issues caused by transboundary pollution along the U.S.-Mexico border, focusing on reducing bacteria...
June 15, 2026
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The EPA has approved a $40 million WIFIA loan to upgrade South Sioux City's wastewater treatment plant, enhancing capacity, reliability and environmental protection.
June 8, 2026
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Bigger loads, tighter limits: Rethinking wastewater treatment plants
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The 5W Nutrient Removal Plant exemplifies how innovative biological processes, collaborative design and operational fine-tuning enable large-scale wastewater upgrades that meet...
June 8, 2026
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Technicians prepare the Divergent Deployable Wastewater Treatment Facility, designed to turn crew wastewater into useful resources, for transport at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 (Photo and caption credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett).
The mobile treatment unit separates waste streams for efficient recycling, integrating biological reactors and hydroponics to produce reusable water and nutrients.
June 4, 2026

Collection Systems

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Green infrastructure includes solutions that mimic nature such as rain gardens, bio-swales, green roofs, and detention ponds.
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May 22, 2026
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Implementing machine learning tools in wastewater treatment plants offers measurable benefits such as chemical cost reductions and energy savings. The key to success lies in viewing...
May 8, 2026
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What recent cyber incidents and advanced smart sewer systems reveal about managing risk in modern collection networks.
May 1, 2026
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Non-revenue water remains a major challenge for utilities. Pre-fabricated plug-and-play chambers with integrated pressure management help reduce leakages, cut costs and enable...
April 15, 2026

Sludge & Biosolids

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The delays and rollbacks in federal PFAS regulations for drinking water also affect wastewater utilities managing contamination in influent, effluent, and biosolids.
June 17, 2026
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How biosolids from wastewater treatment plants serve as a significant pathway for microplastics in urban environments.
May 28, 2026
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Anaergia's subsidiary has signed a C$58 million deal with Neogenyx Fuels to implement anaerobic digestion systems at a U.S. agricultural site.
May 25, 2026
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Groundbreaking ceremony for the Indiantown Upcycling Facility took place on April 23, 2026. Picture from left to right: Ken Sigman, Ara Partners; Bob Preston, Synagro; Geoff Trukenbrod, Sedron; Stanley Janicki, Sedron; State Senator Gayle Harrell; Mayor Carmine Dipaolo; Dave Galey, Sedron; and Matt Parsons, Sedron (Photo credit: Tracey Benson Photography).
Set to operate by 2028, the Indiantown project exemplifies innovative waste-to-energy technology, offering regional benefits.
April 24, 2026

Reuse & Recycling

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BIO-UV Group technology selected for major European water reuse pilot
The LIFE ReWa project integrates BIO-UV Group's UV-C reactor technology into a mobile water recycling unit, aiming to enhance wastewater reuse in southern France.
May 27, 2026
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A pioneering pilot project in France showcases hybrid batch reverse osmosis technology, achieving up to 95% water recovery and reducing operational costs at the Béziers wastewater...
April 29, 2026
In May 2024, Garney set a new benchmark in horizontal directional drilling by completing the longest pullback ever for a 42-inch pipe diameter: 5,700 feet of 42-inch HDPE pipe installed through a bore more than 100 feet beneath the riverbed.
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Eastern Virginia's SWIFT initiative addresses groundwater depletion by treating wastewater to recharge the Potomac Aquifer, utilizing advanced engineering projects like the James...
April 10, 2026
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Ribbon cutting ceremony for the Horsethief Canyon Water Reclamation Facility in Temescal Valley, California (Photo credit: Carollo Engineers).
Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District has finished a $33 million upgrade of the Horsethief Canyon Water Reclamation Facility, increasing capacity to support regional growth...
March 5, 2026

Regulations

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Three Texas residents, including a laboratory CEO and director, pleaded guilty to falsifying wastewater testing data over three years.
June 16, 2026
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Amid allegations of neglect and administrative challenges, Harrisville's wastewater issues have prompted the Ohio EPA and Attorney General to seek immediate court intervention...
May 28, 2026
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The EPA has proposed revisions to wastewater discharge regulations for steam electric power plants, aiming to lower compliance costs by rescinding certain treatment requirements...
May 19, 2026
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During Water Week, NEWEA representatives highlighted the urgent need for federal action to fund water systems, support workforce development, and establish a comprehensive biosolids...
May 18, 2026