Potable Water


Schools to Offer Operators a Leg Up to Management

An Illinois community college and a university have created a program to train and educate water treatment plant operators, supervisors, and managers.

AWE Notes Water Efficiency Bills in Congress

The Alliance for Water Efficiency particularly noted a measure that would provide $50 million for a water efficiency and conservation rebate program.

EPA Itemizes ARRA Awards for Water Infrastructure

Iowa, American Samoa, Hawaii, Utah, and Texas will receive funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for wastewater, drinking water, and water quality management projects.

SFPUC Starts Building 315-MGD Tesla Treatment Facility

The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission is coordinating the building of state's largest ultraviolet water disinfection facility.

Tel Aviv Professor's Fibers 'See' Contaminants in Real Time

Abraham Katzir has modified special fibers that can detect "colors" that distinguish between pure and contaminated water.

UN Report Urges Northeast Asia to Use Water Wisely

The United Nations' Environment Programme found that five major river basins have suffered from scarce water resources.

Northern Kentucky Commission to Use Envista Software

Users will include the Northern Kentucky Water District and Sanitation District No. 1.

International Experts Discuss Extreme Weather Events

More than 24 international water experts participated in the "Ice, Snow,and Water" workshop at the University of California, San Diego.



NAWC Backs Reauthorization of Revolving Loan Funds

The National Association of Water Companies said the state revolving loan fund programs have not been reauthorized for more than 12 years.

Senator's Provision Calls for EPA Study on Pharmaceuticals

Gillibrand introduced a measure that would study the presence of estrogen and codeine in drinking water.

Southeast U.S. Water Goes to Power Plants, Report Says

The Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance reports that two of every three gallons of freshwater in the Southeast are sent to thermoelectric power plants, most of which are coal fired and nuclear.