The U.S. Water Challenges ? AWWA?s ACE 10 and Beyond
With over 12,000 water professionals in attendance, the American Water Works Association?s 2010 Annual Conference and Exhibition (ACE10) was a huge success in Chicago.
New Jersey Treatment Plant Upgrade Includes New Technology
You could say that their 140-year tradition of excellence is something that?s just ?in the water? at the company.
Proactive Maintenance Starts with Good Record-Keeping
Two municipalities, one age-old problem: knowing where and how to spend money and time on the infrastructure repairs that matter most.
Water/Wastewater Rates Continue to Rise
Black & Veatch in August released the results of its sixth 50 Largest Cities Water and Wastewater Rate Survey, a valuable knowledge resource for water and wastewater utilities.
Honolulu to Upgrade Sewer System by 2020
A comprehensive settlement has been reached with the City and County of Honolulu that will address Clean Water Act compliance at Honolulu?s wastewater collection and treatment systems, the Justice Department, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Hawaii Attorney General?s Office, Hawaii Department of Health, and three environmental groups announced.
PIPE RESEARCH: Report Shows Long Life Expectancy for PE Water Pipes
The Plastics Pipe Institute Inc. (PPI) recently announced that an analysis has been completed on the potential effects of disinfectants on potable water supply polyethylene (PE) pipe. The findings are now available to the industry in a report posted online.
WATER RESOURCES: Veolia Water Introduces Water Impact Index as Part of Water Carbon Footprint Study
Veolia Water North America (Veolia Water) recently unveiled the Water Impact Index, the first indicator enabling a comprehensive assessment of the impact of human activity on water resources.
The nation?s circulatory system is at risk?
ASCE Pipelines Conference 2010, August 28 ? September 1, 2010, Keystone, Colorado
Caterpillar Acquires UIT
Caterpillar Inc. has acquired all assets of Underground Imaging Technologies Inc. (UIT) through its majority owned affiliate, Underground Imaging Technologies LLC.
Reducing Energy Costs in Water Utilities
In the struggles associated with today?s economy and aging infrastructure, many utilities are faced with the financial challenge of meeting their operating budgets while finding capital funds to make needed improvements.