An animated egret, frog and duck teach kids about wastewater treatment in a creative video produced by staff at Minnesota’s Metropolitan Council

Also in this week's sewer and water news, a man is hospitalized after falling into a tank at a water treatment plant in Cleveland, Texas

In this month's industry news update, track the industry's movers and shakers, learn about company acquisitions, get the skinny on new products and more

Also in this week's sewer and water news, Texas voters overwhelmingly approve Proposition Six to create a $1 billion water infrastructure fund

The EPA will host a National Virtual Open House Nov. 6-14, and registration for the event is now open

The new agreements in Arizona aim to conserve up to 162,710 acre-feet of water in Lake Mead through 2026

Also in this week's sewer and water news, Texans will vote on Proposition 6 in the upcoming November ballot, a measure that aims to invest $1 billion into the state's water infrastructure

Also in this week's sewer and water news, a 95-year-old water tower in Saint Paul, Minnesota, opens for a day of public outreach

Also in this week's sewer and water news, researchers design a synthetic, biodegradable sponge tailored to capture microplastics from various liquids