In April 2014, the water coming out of the taps in Flint, Mich., began to turn a strange color. Residents began to complain about its taste, color and odor. The water would later test positive for high levels of trihalomethanes … Continue reading →
Waste becomes wanted and byproducts become primary products with the recent opening of the first Anuvia Plant Nutrients Corporation fertilizer production facility near Zellwood, Fla. The unique Anuvia process is designed to recycle materials from a variety of organic waste sources into … Continue reading →
APWA applauds U.S. House formation of public works and infrastructure caucus WASHINGTON, D.C. — In June The American Public Works Association applauded Congressman Ryan Costello (PA- 06) and Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) on their formation of the U.S. House Public … Continue reading →
While getting the lead out of Flint, Mich., remains the No. 1 goal of Mayor Karen Weaver, she has been clear her second goal is to obtain the financial and other important resources the city needs to recover from its … Continue reading →
Infrastructure is a growing source of concern, whether pertaining to roadways or water and wastewater systems. Flint, Mich., became a visual example of the U.S.’s failing infrastructure last year, when it was forced to deal with a major water crisis … Continue reading →
Gray water gains aesthetics Few things are more desirable to quality of life than clear, sparkling water – to drink, bathe and swim in, to wash dishes and launder clothes with. But like many other facets of life today, recycled … Continue reading →
As a result of the creation of the CSO Control Policy of 1994, cities across the country were obligated by the Environmental Protection Association to lay out plans to eliminate the occasional fl ow of raw sewage into natural waterways. … Continue reading →
“Weather Capital of the World” may sound a bit presumptuous for a town of fewer than 6,000 residents. But judging from the swarm of visitors who descend on Punxsutawney, Pa., every Groundhog Day and the weather-related attractions spawned from the … Continue reading →
Faced with three options as water rates with the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department entered the double digits — one, continue with Detroit; two, use the Flint River as a drinking water source; or three, join the Karegnondi Water Authority … Continue reading →
By JOHN PENSEC | Senior director of communications and public affairs, Mueller Water Products, Inc. DERON AUSTIN, PE | Director of marketing and communications, Mueller Co. LLC The physical and economic health of our cities depends on access to safe, … Continue reading →
By TIM GOOD | Good Design, Deep River, Conn. In the last 15 years, even small municipalities have had to take big steps to combat the threat of pollution from stormwater runoff. The push came with the U.S. Environmental Protection … Continue reading →
