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American Water Expands Water and Sewer Line Protection Programs in Four States

Water Management January 16, 2012 at 12:00 am

American Water Works Company Inc., the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, announced the expansion of its Water and Sewer Line Protection Programs to homeowners in Georgia, Kansas, North Carolina and Texas communities.

Echologics Enhances LeakTuner

Water Management January 16, 2012 at 12:00 am

Echologics, a leading developer of acoustic-based technologies for water loss management, leak detection and pipe condition assessment, has enhanced its acoustic leak listening device, LeakTuner, to increase the technology?s ability to help utilities precisely locate leaks in water distribution pipelines without breaking ground or disrupting service.

A New Year?s Resolution for Mayors: Save Millions in the New Year

A New Year?s Resolution for Mayors: Save Millions in the New Year

Water Management January 11, 2012 at 12:00 am

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

Water Management January 3, 2012 at 12:00 am

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

Water Management January 3, 2012 at 12:00 am

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

Water Finance January 3, 2012 at 12:00 am

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

ICPTT 2011 Held in Beijing

Water Management January 3, 2012 at 12:00 am

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

Water Management January 3, 2012 at 12:00 am

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

Water Management January 3, 2012 at 12:00 am

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.

HybridS: No Longer Just for Cars

HybridS: No Longer Just for Cars

Water Management December 23, 2011 at 12:00 am

As the saying goes, ?The more you peel an onion, the more you discover.? The same can be said for selecting and deploying an advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) system.