Wastewater


Chicago District Awards Automation Contract to Emerson

Second and third phases of a multi-year project expands the use of the Ovation system at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant.

Oregon Tests Method with Snapshot of Illicit Drug Use

Using Oregon State University analytical methods, researchers enlisted the help of wastewater treatment facilities in 96 municipalities to measure meth, cocaine, and ecstasy.

Nutrient Levels Stable in Half of Streams USGS Tested

The assessment will help determine the effectiveness of land management practices, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Water Policy Event Aims for Integration

The Chronicles Group is gathering water planners to discuss the need to implement a comprehensive integrated water policy.

Basin Water Signs Sale Agreement, Files Chapter 11

The transaction is designed to enable the company to continue providing environmental solutions.

Study: Wastewater Plants Relatively Light on Mercury

A Water Environment Research Foundation study finds bioavailable mercury levels are as low as or lower than other common sources.



State Presents Award to Wixom, Mich., United Water

Michigan recognizes health and safety programs of the Wixom Water and Wastewater facility.

Aqua America Acquires 3 Treatment Systems

Texas and Indiana subsidiaries buy three water and wastewater systems for $260,000.

House Hearings Begin on Water Trust Fund Possibility

ASCE, AWWA, NAWC offer testimony to the House committee on July 15.

Water For People Raises Record Amount

CH2M Hill and American Water raised a significant amount of money to support safe drinking water and sanitation.

Vancouver Picks Nexterra for Gasification Pilot

Using biosolids from Metro Vancouver, Nexterra is converting the material into renewable heat for use in sludge dryers.

Case Study: Reliable Corrosion Control

Having worked extensively overseas and in 22 states, I have seen a fair amount of corrosion, but a wastewater treatment facility in my own backyard has the distinction of being the most corrosive job site that I have ever dealt with.

Texas Gets $179 M to Address Wastewater Needs

EPA awarded American Recovery and Reinvestment Act money to the Texas Water Development Board.

Puerto Rico to Receive Nearly $72 M for Water Projects

Stimulus funds will finance overdue improvements to wastewater and drinking water systems as well as water quality planning.

Bruno Steis Becomes CEO of inge watertechnologies

Bruno Steis has now replaced Wolfgang K. Distler as the company's chief executive officer.