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Accuracy, stability, and low total cost of ownership for rainwater separation management
May 14, 2026
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As wastewater utilities face mounting pressure from aging infrastructure, evolving regulations, and cybersecurity threats, engineering leaders are accelerating investments in ...
June 10, 2026
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Discover how advanced hydraulics laboratories drive faster wastewater innovation through full-scale testing, data-driven design, and next-generation grit treatment technologies...
May 6, 2026
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Fast, reliable 80 GHz radar level measurement keeps sewage pumping stations under control—even during extreme weather.
May 6, 2026

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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

Speedway officials refute recent media reports suggesting that Indianapolis 500 crowds cause wastewater permit violations, emphasizing that their treatment plant remains compliant...
May 20, 2026
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Climate-resilient flood protection is just one of the many features integrated into wastewater treatment plant design to safeguard critical infrastructure and maintain service continuity during extreme events (Photo credit: STV).
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How utilities are adapting existing facilities and rethinking new construction for flooding, storm surge and compound risk.
May 15, 2026
The agency made notable progress in border water management, including a binational agreement (Minute 333) with Mexico, innovative odor reduction pilot projects, and efforts to...
May 13, 2026
Kryton International finished concrete protection for Wynne, Arkansas's wastewater plant which was damaged by a 2023 tornado.
May 12, 2026

Collection Systems

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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
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Mandeville's wastewater department implemented a novel aeration system in lift stations to combat grease accumulation, resulting in reduced odors, lower maintenance costs and ...
April 1, 2026

Sludge & Biosolids

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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
A comprehensive overview of biosolids management, including federal regulations under the Clean Water Act, state laws like Washington's RCW, and the different classes of biosolids...
April 22, 2026
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As federal regulation of PFAS in biosolids remains gradual, states are leading the charge with diverse policies ranging from bans to tiered thresholds.
April 17, 2026
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As public attention on PFAS contamination grows, especially in biosolids used as fertilizers, companies face complex legal challenges due to inconsistent regulations and lawsuits...
April 9, 2026

Reuse & Recycling

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
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This initiative aims to produce up to 150 million gallons of purified water daily, serving 1.5 million residents, and represents a major effort to recycle wastewater to create...
Feb. 18, 2026

Regulations

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
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
Franklin Foods has agreed to pay a $265,000 civil penalty and implement corrective measures following violations of wastewater discharge permits at its Vermont facility.
May 15, 2026
The laboratory findings include key nutrient concentrations, low-level metals such as arsenic and chromium and standard water quality indicators.
April 22, 2026