Also in this week's sewer and water news, a lost diamond ring is reunited with its owner after spending 13 years in a Minnesota WWTP

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, the U.S. Department of Energy announces new energy efficiency actions aiming to save Americans millions in utility bills annually

The administration is seeking new tools to increase awareness of heat hazards at work

The partnership seeks increased awareness of trench risks and safety investments

Also in this week's sewer and water news, a mudslide in Colorado blocks access to a wastewater treatment plant

Also in this week's sewer and water news, California invests in desalination projects to diversify local water supplies

A conservation writing contest was hatched in 1944 to get Kentucky students interested in natural resources and still continues to this day