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New framework provides five-step process for valuing the services clean water provides – from recreation and beauty to navigation and hydropower – and incorporating them into policy decisions.
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Water and wastewater industry associations oppose a proposed amendment to EPA's 2013 budget that would make the stimulus package's 'Buy American' requirement permanent for clean water and drinking water state revolving fund (SRF) programs.
A 1970s federal mandate to give homeowners options for conserving electricity is now being used to stretch water and wastewater utility budgets.
Three proposals for expanding federal support beyond state revolving loans.
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Understanding the unique lighting challenges of a hazardous environment can help you specify the safest — and most efficient — lighting system.
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The U.S. Senate's Committee on Environment and Public Works is considering giving EPA two years to identify pharmaceuticals and personal care products in wastewater and analyze the amount, sources, and potential treatment options to prevent them from entering the nation's drinking water.
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Fallout from free-wheeling financing hits government coffers with a double whammy. The false promise of easy money earns a berth on our fifth annual Trendsetters list.
In urban waterways, bacteria can come from many sources: storm-water runoff, illicit discharges, wildlife, leaking septic systems, sanitary sewer overflows, stream sediments, wastewater effluent, topsoil, and leaking sanitary sewer systems. Some contribute pollutants during dry weather and some...