A New Year?s Resolution for Mayors: Save Millions in the New Year
At the end of every year, it is a tradition to review the past 12 months and to identify ways to do better in the coming year.
New York City DEP Launches Program To Improve Services, Lower Costs
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) in November launched a new program, Operational Excellence ? or OpX ? to help make DEP the safest, most effective, cost-efficient and transparent water utility in the nation.
Indian Wastewater Treatment Market Over $1.2 Billion and Growing
The Indian water and wastewater treatment equipment market is dynamic and continues to provide a plethora of opportunities for equipment manufacturers.
Chicago Reaches Settlement to Reduce Sewage Overflows
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the State of Illinois on Dec. 14 announced a Clean Water Act (CWA) settlement with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) to resolve claims that untreated sewer discharges were released into Chicago area waterways during flood and wet weather events.
ICPTT 2011 Held in Beijing
From Oct. 26-29, 2011, the second International Conference of Pipelines and Trenchless Technology (ICPTT 2011) was held at the National Convention Center in Beijing.
CDM and Wilbur Smith Serving Clients as CDM Smith
What began in February 2011 with joining of two industry forces has culminated in a fully integrated provider of comprehensive water, environment, transportation, energy and facilities services united under the new brand CDM Smith.
ADS Environmental Services Introduces New Software Utility
ADS Environmental Services recently introduced Qstart, a new software utility that can be instantly downloaded from the ADS website for use with ADS flow monitors.
Pioneering Spirit in Colorado
Celebrating its 85th anniversary in 2011, the Consolidated Mutual Water Company (CMWC) in Lakewood, Colo., is continuing the pioneering spirit of the company founders who banded together to provide water for the growing population in the West.
ABC Predicts 2012 Will Be a Slow Year for Construction
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) in November released its 2012 economic forecast for the U.S. commercial and industrial construction industry.
Mobile (Ala.) Completes Consent Decree Work
Mobile, Ala., has completed all work required under a 2002 consent decree resolving the city?s violations of the Clean Water Act and Alabama Water Pollution Control Act.