Selecting a site for a water or wastewater facility is a technical decision with long-term consequences for public health, environmental protection, community…
Water and wastewater plants have a distinctive energy profile: electricity demand is continuous, critical equipment cannot simply be switched off, and…
Algae-based treatment systems are gaining attention as utilities seek lower-energy methods for nutrient removal, carbon recovery, and resource-efficient…
Sewer networks are difficult to inspect, document, and maintain. Crews may need to work in confined spaces, navigate contaminated environments, or rely on…
Water and wastewater agencies are entering a period of significant workforce change. Experienced operators, engineers, mechanics, laboratory specialists, and…
Parks can turn rainfall from a drainage burden into a dependable local water resource. A well-designed stormwater capture and reuse system can reduce runoff,…
Microplastics are now recognized as a persistent water-quality concern, appearing in municipal wastewater, stormwater, rivers, coastal waters, and biosolids.…
Wastewater surveillance provides a community-level view of SARS-CoV-2 circulation without relying on individual testing. By measuring viral RNA in sewage,…
Aging wastewater treatment plants often have valuable structures that no longer provide enough capacity for current permit limits. Replacing an entire…
A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit controls how a facility discharges treated wastewater to surface waters. In California, renewal is…