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Sharing Lessons at the No-Dig Show
Online Exclusives
April 11, 2017
Water utilities and project engineers discuss the good and bad of past projects to help others looking at the same type of work
Helping Utilities Limit Lead Contamination
Helping Utilities Limit Lead Contamination
Online Exclusives
April 11, 2017
A Washington University team uses predictive modeling to show how lead can move through the distribution system during a pipe replacement
Application Period Open for Utility of the Future Program
Online Exclusives
April 10, 2017
Utilities must apply by June 9
News Briefs: Utilities Push for WaterSense Program to be Saved from Cuts
News Briefs: Utilities Push for WaterSense Program to be Saved from Cuts
Online Exclusives
April 06, 2017
In this week’s news briefs, utilities are urging the federal government not to include the conservation program WaterSense in the anticipated EPA budget cuts, and Milwaukee Water Works names a new superintendent
Online Tool Created to Assist Utilities in Extreme Weather Scenarios
Online Tool Created to Assist Utilities in Extreme Weather Scenarios
Online Exclusives
April 05, 2017
Several water organizations have partnered with the NOAA to create an online tool to help utilities make informed decisions when facing extreme weather conditions
News Briefs: New Bill Aims for Better Flexibility in Water Project Planning
News Briefs: New Bill Aims for Better Flexibility in Water Project Planning
Online Exclusives
March 30, 2017
In this week’s news briefs, senators across the country have teamed up to introduce the Water Infrastructure Flexibility Act, and the director of the Colorado Water Conservation Board resigns to focus his efforts on the private sector
Watershed District Turns Stormwater Repairs into Public Outreach Effort
Watershed District Turns Stormwater Repairs into Public Outreach Effort
Online Exclusives
March 29, 2017
Capitol Region Watershed District produces video to give customers a rare glimpse of a century-old underground tunnel and educate them about their role in the quality of area waterways
Water Week Highlights Need for Investments in Infrastructure
Online Exclusives
March 28, 2017
Supporters gathered from around the country to deliver a clear message about the importance of water infrastructure to Congress and the administration
News Briefs: City in Dispute Over Time Frame for Addressing Overflow Issues
News Briefs: City in Dispute Over Time Frame for Addressing Overflow Issues
Online Exclusives
March 23, 2017
In this week’s news briefs, Alexandria, Virginia, claims it needs time beyond the 2025 deadline given by the state to fix a combined sewer that overflows into the Potomac River, and a $100 million federal grant has been approved to aid Flint, Michigan.
Step Pool Conveyance Proves to be Effective Stormwater Solution
Step Pool Conveyance Proves to be Effective Stormwater Solution
Online Exclusives
March 22, 2017
A Maryland community’s step pool systems are able to slow down and treat storm flow so that the negative effects on Chesapeake Bay are lessened
Working as One
Working as One
Editorial
March 21, 2017
Urban-rural partnership uses innovative approach to reduce phosphorus loading to lakes and streams.
Maine Stream Cleanup
Maine Stream Cleanup
Editorial
March 21, 2017
Project pulls trash from stormwater systems and collects helpful data for protecting waterways.
Collaboration by Design
Editorial
March 21, 2017
To create happier, more productive employees, take a closer look at your work environment.
Proposed Budget Plan Cuts Funding for Rural Infrastructure
Online Exclusives
March 21, 2017
Plans unveiled by the Trump Administration last week include elimination of a $498 million program that aids rural water and wastewater systems.
Prize Winners Show Why Water Technology is Ripe for Disruption
Online Exclusives
March 21, 2017
Confluence contest seeks to identify the emerging technologies that will define water utility systems going into the future
News Briefs: New Zealand City Looks for Leaks Created By Earthquake Damage
News Briefs: New Zealand City Looks for Leaks Created By Earthquake Damage
Online Exclusives
March 16, 2017
In this week’s news briefs, Wellington, New Zealand’s capital, is losing 400,000 gallons of water daily because of leaks created by an earthquake late last year, and a trench collapse traps a worker in Omaha, Nebraska, but rescue crews are fortunately able to save him.
Photographer Captures Differences in Water Access Around the World
Photographer Captures Differences in Water Access Around the World
Online Exclusives
March 14, 2017
Daily water use ranged from 16 gallons a day for a family of five in Africa, to 264 gallons for the photographer’s own family in New York City.
Nation’s Water Infrastructure Gets a Passing Grade
Online Exclusives
March 14, 2017
The latest four-year infrastructure report card from the American Society of Civil Engineers gives improving marks to the country’s water and wastewater infrastructure, but there is still a long way to go.
Clean Sewers With Half the Water
Clean Sewers With Half the Water
Online Exclusives
March 13, 2017

Address water scarcity issues without sacrificing sewer maintenance
Creating an Easier Way to Work for Municipal Crews
Creating an Easier Way to Work for Municipal Crews
Online Exclusives
March 09, 2017
Equipment on display at CONEXPO can bring simplicity and cost savings to municipalities.