In this week's water and wastewater news, Flint's first copper pipe goes in the ground, flushables get the thumbs-down in Minnesota, and an Indiana school reacts to high lead levels.

Two St. Louis plants took a beating during a 500-year flood event in December 2015. Learn about the recovery process and what plant staff learned from the event.

Looking for education opportunities in the water and wastewater industry? Check out this updated listing of upcoming events from around the country.

Minnesota treatment plant superintendent has been keeping National Weather Service data for 45 years