Wastewater


West Virginia Town Sued for Violating Safe Drinking Water Act

The complaint alleges, among other things, that untreated sewage has flowed into residential yards, basements, streams, and the Tug Fork River.

Stockholm Water Event Emphasizes Need for Action

During the 2009 World Water Week in Stockholm, more than 2,000 participants gathered to hear leaders challenge the world to think in new ways about the role of water in peace, economic development, and public health.

Dalhousie Offers Industrial Best Practices for Water

The report covers the current state of water management in Canadian industrial parks and details tips, solutions, and technologies for reducing water use.

Baylor Study Tests Wetland Treatment for Homes

The wetland with gravel and plants performed better, or discharged water that was cleaner, during batch dosing when compared against more continuous dosing.

Third Chamber in Fuel Cell Removes Salt, Makes Energy

International proof of concept study shows that a modified microbial fuel cell desalinates water and creates energy.

B&V Addresses Energy-Water Nexus in Recovery Project

The Metropolitan District Commission in Hartford, Conn., has contracted with Black & Veatch to recover energy from its biosolids incineration process.



Hydro International Showcases Stormbloc Technology

Company displays solutions that address low impact development and LEED markets at conference.

University of Hawaii Study Investigates Bacteria in Sand

Researchers will look at land use patterns, rainfall, and the transport of fecal indicators.

Pennsylvania Subsidiary Buys Cove Village Assets

Aqua Pennsylvania has acquired the assests of Cove Village's water and wastewater systems, which serve about 1,000 people in Schuylkill County.

Study: Certain Industries May be Source of Phytoestrogens

A University of Minnesota professor says most of the plant-based estrogens can be removed by treatment plants but they still may affect fish.

Federalsburg Upgrade to Lower Nutrients to Chesapeake

State and local officials dedicated the Federalsburg, Md., wastewater treatment plant, which now has biological and enhanced nutrient removal facilities.

Deer Island Installs Wind Turbines, Leads by Example

Massachusetts taps American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds to provide 1.2 MW of wind power at the Deer Island wastewater treatment facility.

R&R Sy-Tec Becomes TerraSpatial Technologies

Oregon-based company will continue to focus on community-based utilities under its new identity.

Pennsylvania Finds Elevated TDS in Monongahela

DEP suggests residents use bottled water for drinking and preparing food until TDS levels return to normal.