Public Works: Water Rules & Regulations

How to calculate the economic impact of water quality

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 01:51:33 EST

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.

Congress wants to make 'Buy American' mandatory

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 12:46:16 EST

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.

Energy-performance contracting for asset upgrades

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 12:46:31 EST

A 1970s federal mandate to give homeowners options for conserving electricity is now being used to stretch water and wastewater utility budgets.

3 alternatives to federal water, wastewater financing

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 12:47:17 EST

Three proposals for expanding federal support beyond state revolving loans.

U.S. water infrastructure bill to top $1 trillion

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 01:05:15 EST

Effectively lighting wastewater and water treatment facilities

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 11:15:44 EST

Understanding the unique lighting challenges of a hazardous environment can help you specify the safest — and most efficient — lighting system.

Industry opposes contaminant-by-contaminant regulation

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 02:03:49 EST

Zero for water programs under Obama plan

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 04:36:56 EST

Resources

Bill would restore water act protections

Fri, 7 Sep 2012 10:49:15 EST

Support builds for water trust fund

Fri, 7 Sep 2012 10:47:51 EST

Stimulus formula shows up in revolving loan programs

Fri, 7 Sep 2012 03:34:28 EST

Bill would require EPA to study pharmaceuticals in sewer systems

Fri, 7 Sep 2012 02:59:38 EST

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.

Prevailing wage provision in Clean Water bill could raise project costs, congressman argues

Fri, 7 Sep 2012 03:34:15 EST

Borrowing Goes Bust

Thu, 6 Sep 2012 10:22:38 EST

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.

First Strike

Thu, 6 Sep 2012 10:22:55 EST

Bacteria in the Bayous

Wed, 5 Sep 2012 11:28:07 EST

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 during wet weather. Wet-weather sources of bacteria are particularly challenging to control.