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Trouble on the Horizon?

Dioxane has been appearing in community water supplies. Here’s a look at this emerging contaminant and the available treatments.

High Accuracy, Less Chemistry

High Accuracy, Less Chemistry

A multiparameter online chlorine analyzer from Thermo Fisher Scientific helps water and wastewater facilities get reliable readings while using significantly less reagent.

Savings Everywhere

The Birch Bay Water and Sewer District team finds ways to save or extract energy from almost every aspect of facilities and operations.

Failure to Break Down

A sixth-grader’s science project clearly shows why consumers should take “flushable” with a grain of salt when buying disposable wipes.

Pulling Out All the Stops

Pulling Out All the Stops

The City of Austin uses all available channels to promote water conservation in a drought-prone area where every drop counts.

A Little More Oomph

Vermont shows the power of organizing outreach and education from the state association level.

The Reclamation Imperative

The “once through” approach to using natural resources fell out of favor long ago. Is it time to rethink that approach as it applies to wastewater treatment?

Good Well Hunting

Good Well Hunting

The water utility in Wisconsin’s capital city combs older neighborhoods to find old private wells as part of efforts to protect its groundwater supply.

Up With Efficiency

Up With Efficiency

Two advanced treatment plants in Florida make process and facility changes that save hundreds of thousands on electricity and chemicals.