Wastewater


Prichard Water and Sewer Partners with Severn Trent Services

Water and wastewater facilities, collection and distribution systems and public works functions are now under a centralized operation.

EPA Analysis Shows Reduction in 2008 Toxic Chemical Releases

The TRI database contains information on chemical releases into the air, land and water, as well as waste management and pollution prevention activities.

EPA Grant Helps Great Bend, Kan., with Sewer Rehab

EPA Region 7 will help the city upgrade its sanitary sewer pipes and manholes with a $291,000 grant.

EPA: Wastewater Collection Systems Must Protect San Francisco Bay

Agency orders Oakland, Emeryville, Piedmont, Berkeley, Alameda, Albany and Stege Sanitary District to assess inadequately treated sewage discharges.

Lakeland Uses E-Reverse Auction for Residual Hauling

Incumbent supplier wins contract and the city saves 40 percent over previous year's contract.

Report: NY DEC Lacks Staff to Monitor Fracking

The Environmental Advocates of New York recommend the state delay approvals for hydraulic fracturing work until the Department of Environmental Conservation can appropriately man the task.



American Water to Use Pump Efficiency to Meet GHG Goal

The water and wastewater utility company plans to lower its greenhouse gas emissions by 16 percent in about seven years.

Wayne, Neb., to Address Wastewater Plant Odors

EPA gives city a $520,400 grant to help upgrade Wayne's wastewater treatment plant.

EPA Issues Caveat Emptor on H1N1 Disinfectants

There are no products registered by EPA for use in residential settings that will disinfect or sterilize the air or a room by fogging. Claims for disinfecting carpeting, drapes, and other porous surfaces are also false, the agency says.

Milwaukee, Veolia Win Partnership Award

Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District and Veolia Water North America recognized for technical excellence and community commitment.

ARRA Helps Georgia Fund 7 Water and Sewer Projects

From installing water-conserving toilets to establishing public water systems, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds of almost $3 million are helping to finance upgrades to Georgia community systems.

Final Rule Targets Water Pollution from Construction Sites

The final rule requires construction site owners and operators that disturb one or more acres to use best management practices to ensure that soil disturbed during construction activity does not pollute nearby waterbodies.

EU Tests Ultrafiltration and Ultrasound on Textile Effluents

The PURIFAST project aims to discover whether of combination of these technologies can replace reverse osmosis in removing organic components of water.