Also in this week's sewer and water news, Arizona is close to approving advanced water purification, which will allow utilities to treat wastewater for direct reuse

Also in this week's sewer and water news, a study suggests that boiling hard tap water can reduce microplastic pollution

Also in this week's sewer and water news, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California issues a statement on the first snow survey of the season

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

Also in this week's water and wastewater news, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act