Contech Acquires Assets of Filterra Bioretention Systems
Ohio-based Contech Engineered Solutions announced that it has acquired the assets of Filterra Bioretention Systems from Americast, Inc.
WEFTEC 2014 Heads Back to New Orleans
On Sept. 27 – Oct. 1, New Orleans will host the Water Environment Federation?s (WEF) 87th annual WEFTEC show, a premier event for thousands of water and wastewater professionals looking for best practices, innovative technologies and solutions for sustainable and effective water management.
Plastic Pipes XVII Aims to Promote Environmental Sustainability
The contribution of plastic pipe systems to sustainable development will be one of the key discussion points at the upcoming Plastic Pipes XVII Conference and Exhibition, Sept. 22-24, in Chicago.
EPA Administrator Calls for Expanded Rules on Waterways
U.S. EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy says she’s not backing down on her agency?s efforts to implement a new rule that would assert regulatory authority over many of the nation?s streams and wetlands.
Detroit Water & Sewer To Become Regional Agency Under New Deal
On Sept. 9, the Associated Press reported that Detroit’s water department would be turned into a regional agency with a 10-year limit on annual rate increases and an infusion of millions of dollars from the suburbs under the terms of a deal announced on Sept. 9.
Obituary: RS Technical Services Founder and CEO Rod Sutliff
For more than 30 years, RS Technical Services founder and CEO, Rod Sutliff, guided his company and the CCTV inspection equipment market to success. Following a recent history of heart-related issues, Sutliff, 80, passed away on Aug. 28
Applied Felts Introduces New Custom CIPP Liner
Applied Felts has announced its latest innovation in CIPP liner technology ? AquaCure PS ? a breakthrough product designed for force mains and other pressure pipe applications, including non-potable water.
Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Selects HMM for Program Management Contract
The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority has chosen North American engineering firm Hatch Mott MacDonald for a three-year contract to provide program management services for its multi-year water and capital improvement program.
California to Vote on $7.5 Billion Water Plan in November
With a deadline looming to strike a deal on a state water bond, Gov. Jerry Brown and legislative leaders earlier this month, floated a roughly $7 billion proposal they insist will help California weather future droughts.
City of La Palma Selects IDModeling?s Sedarū to Drive its Smart Water Enterprise
Last week, IDModeling, Inc., announced it has been selected by the City of La Palma, Calif., to deploy its flagship smart water network software, Sedarū, a real-time solution to connect organizational data, systems and people across a water network.