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Milestone Pressure Sewer Installation Completed in Twin Lakes, Ind.

adminDecember 3, 2014October 31, 20240

Designing and constructing the largest low pressure sewer system in the Western Hemisphere was far from the original intent of the small Twin Lakes Regional Sewer District (TLRSD) in north-central Indiana.?What was originally envisioned was to provide safe, reliable, cost-effective, sanitary sewer service to the residents of the district,? says Mike Darter, general manager of TLRSD.

Room for Growth

adminDecember 3, 2014June 2, 20160

As 2014 draws to a close, we?ve seen another year of technological development and implementation in the municipal water/wastewater sector. As the industry continues to make use of software tools for monitoring water use, detecting leaks and using the information to make the best management decisions, it?s worthwhile to examine the evolution of the technology, and how specific enhancements in both the design and user interface have helped water utilities apply it.

Water Management

A Look Back on WEFTEC 2014

adminDecember 3, 2014July 6, 20160

New Orleans recently served as the host city for the 87th annual conference and exhibition of the Water Environment Federation (WEFTEC 2014). The conference featured a collection of programs and sessions that served as a catalyst for new ideas, new perspectives, new opportunities and new approaches that are very much needed in order to efficiently and sustainably manage the water systems of the world.

Water Management

WIFIA

adminDecember 3, 20140

There is a lot of talk these days about the importance of infrastructure to our way of life, especially with regard to energy. Often overlooked in the infrastructure discussion is the critical role of water. Energy is nice, but as the Navajo say, ?Water is Life.?

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IPWA Holding Financial Tools Conference Call Friday

adminDecember 1, 20140

The International Private Water Association will hold a Financial Tools meeting via conference call this Friday, Dec. 5, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. (EST) on the Caribbean Regional Fund for Wastewater Management (CReW).

Water Management

GAME Trenchless Consultants Grows West Coast Presence

adminDecember 1, 20140

GAME Trenchless Consultants is growing and increasing its presence on the West Coast, and has added Don Brynildsen, P.Eng., to its team.

Water Finance

AWWA: Mid-Term Election Produces Changes in Congress, Water Community

adminDecember 1, 20140

With the change in power in the U.S. Senate following last month?s mid-term elections, some old and possibly new faces will be running things in committees of key concern to the water community. Although changes in the House are less dramatic, the election will bring new faces to positions of particular importance to water.

Water Management

New Drinking Water Legislation Introduced in House

adminNovember 25, 20140

Rep. Bob Latta (R-Ohio) has introduced legislation to help protect drinking water from harmful algae blooms known as cyanotoxins. The legislation is in response to Toledo, Ohio?s August water emergency caused by the increased presence of harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie.

Water Management

AWWA President to Congress: Pollution Reduction Key to Cyanotoxins Prevention

adminNovember 24, 20140

In testimony last week before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy, AWWA President John Donahue stressed the solution to keeping drinking water safe from cyanotoxins begins with reducing nutrient pollution.

Water Management

InfoSense Wins ?Use of Tech in Energy & Environment? Award

adminNovember 17, 20140

InfoSense Inc. has been selected as a 2014 winner of the Use of Tech in Energy & Environment at the North Carolina (NC) Tech Awards. Winners were recognized at the annual awards gala on Thursday, Nov. 6 at the Raleigh Convention Center, presented in conjunction with title sponsor Grant Thornton.