Wastewater


Newtown, Conn., Wastewater Treatment Plant Recognized

EPA selected the facility for a Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Excellence Award.

Port Wentworth Gets $17.5 M in Stimulus for Water Reuse Facility

The project will include two super oxygenating cones that will introduce oxygen into the effluent before discharging to the Savannah River.

APWA Chapter Recognizes Fillmore Water Recycling Plant

American Water's zero discharge wastewater treatment plant provides irrigation water to schools, parks, and greenbelt areas in Fillmore, Calif.

Fairmount Launches Water Solutions Subsidiary

New subsidiary to include existing ventures Best Sand Corporation, Wedron Silica Co., and technology licensed from Kinetico Inc.

Pacific Territories Get $34 M More for Water Projects

Guam, the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa get a funding boost from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Santa Clara Valley to Expand Recycled Water Efforts

The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board recently approved two agreements with the City of San Jose to build a new advanced water treatment facility that will produce highly purified recycled water.



Public Justice Joins Lawsuit against Synagro in Pennsylvania

The plaintiffs in Gilbert v. Synagro and Jasinski v. Synagro allege that the defendants’ sludge-related activities have been conducted negligently and have interfered with the use and enjoyment of their property.

WSSC Selects Envista Coordination for Infrastructure Work

The United States' eighth largest water/wastewater utility has released an Envista service that will help it manage construction and maintenance projects cost effectively.

Conn. DEP Officer Recommends Millstone NPDES Renewal

The Millstone Power Station will need to take steps to protect aquatic life and study the cooling system, however.

Former Dairy Owner to Pay $350,000 for Alleged Violations

Mark Peckham and his company will pay civil penalties related to the illegal discharge of pollutants into West Point's wastewater treatment system.

EPA Seeks Input on Black Mesa Mine Wastewater Permit

Hearings are slated for Feb. 23 and 24 but comments will be accepted through March 31.

West Basin District Supports Water Supply Act

The West Basin Municipal Water board supports the Safe, Clean, and Reliable Drinking Water Supply Act of 2010 that will bring more than $11 billion in bond funding to improve California's water situation.

AND1000 Fluorimeter

The DNA Difference in Drinking Water

ANDalyze Inc. is using DNA sensors that react with heavy metal ions to help water professionals detect contaminants and safeguard drinking water.

EPA Orders Dolberry Energy to Cease Brine Discharges

Dallas, Texas, company has 30 days to comply and remove brine from the flow path to the tributary of Little Salt Creek.

4 More Maine Towns Protect Coastal Waters

"No Discharge Area" designations will end boat sewage in Camden, Rockport, Rockland, and portions of Owls Head, Maine.

MWH Labs to Use Rare Earth Technology to Test Reclaimed Water

The technique identifies gadolinium at low levels, offering a new tool to test for contamination.

Southern California Edison Pays Out $1 M for Education

Power company donates money to 10 California community colleges for green education and job training.

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