Why what might work for electricity won't work for water.
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Three utilities forgo time- and labor-intensive bonds and loans to free up resources for other pressing needs.
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A clarifier retrofit project solves capacity and scum issues, while saving construction costs.
An adsorption process developed at the University of Minnesota slashes levels by almost 100%.
A nontoxic agent thwarts microbiologically induced corrosion in new head works, clarifiers, and treatment plant pipes as well as rehabilitation.
Managers use a little-known National Park Service program to satisfy regulators and residents.
Water and wastewater managers negotiate underwater engineering services to extend asset life, avert regulatory violations, and increase operational efficiency.
A wastewater manager explains how his East Coast plant adds a major renewable power system to its treatment process.
Water resource management utility develops freeware that transportation, facilities, and virtually any other infrastructure operation can use.
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Black & Veatch's 2010 Stormwater Utility Survey finds that only one-third of utilities dealing with combined sewer overflows recover mitigation costs in their user fees.
Smartphone applications and social media share a spot on this year's Trendsetters list.
Estimating return on investment for low-impact design versus traditional stormwater control infrastructure.
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Two Washington cities fund tree programs with stormwater fees.
“Smart ponds” are a result of proper design and maintenance
Automated monitoring makes wastewater treatment more efficient
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Studies show compost reduces soil loss, pollutant levels, and runoff more than other erosion control methods.
Columbus, Ohio, combines 3D LiDAR with 2D orthophotography to produce the most accurate measurement of impervious surfaces.
What colleagues say about the American Public Works Association's Top Ten Leaders.