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Water Community Reaches Out to Congress on Rail Rule

Water Community Reaches Out to Congress on Rail Rule

Water Management September 28, 2015 at 12:00 am

AWWA, in collaboration with four other water associations, has sent to congressional committees a joint letter urging an extension of the upcoming deadline for railroads to comply with Positive Train Control regulations.

Echologics Opens ?Innovation Site? in Walkterton, Ontario

Echologics Opens ?Innovation Site? in Walkterton, Ontario

Water Management September 28, 2015 at 12:00 am

Echologics, a Toronto-based engineering company that specializes in acoustic detection of water main leaks and condition assessment, celebrated the opening of its new ?Innovation Site? in Walkerton, Ontario on Sept. 10.

EPA Chief Doubtful Agency is Guilty of Criminal Action

EPA Chief Doubtful Agency is Guilty of Criminal Action

Water Management September 21, 2015 at 12:00 am

Under fire from lawmakers calling for her impeachment, EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy this week defended her agency?s handling of the Gold King Mine toxic water spill in Colorado, dismissing charges that it held itself to a much lower standard than a private-sector company would have and that it may have been criminally negligent.

Trenchless Technology Center Launches Global Pipeline Internship Program

Water Management September 21, 2015 at 12:00 am

It has been well established that our oil, gas, and water pipelines are deteriorating at a rate exceeding public and private owners’ ability to renew and/or replace the systems. This condition becomes more critical each day.

Recycled Water Awards Celebrated at WateReuse Symposium

Recycled Water Awards Celebrated at WateReuse Symposium

Water Management September 17, 2015 at 12:00 am

This week, the WateReuse Association presented the 2015 WateReuse Award of Excellence to nine leaders in alternative water supply development, held in conjunction with the 30th annual WateReuse Symposium in Seattle, Wash.

Smart Cities Council Launches Updated Readiness Guide

Smart Cities Council Launches Updated Readiness Guide

Water Management September 15, 2015 at 12:00 am

Rapid urbanization, aging infrastructure, climate change and strong economic competition are just some of the challenges that are forcing cities to become smarter. To help them address these challenges, the Smart Cities Council has launched the latest version of its Smart Cities Readiness Guide.

Arizona Lawmaker Calls for Impeachment of EPA Chief McCarthy

Arizona Lawmaker Calls for Impeachment of EPA Chief McCarthy

Water Management September 14, 2015 at 12:00 am

According to the lawmaker trying to have her impeached, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy lied to members of Congress several times during testimony about the agency?s takeover of the nation?s waterways.

Future of Land and Water Conservation Fund in Jeopardy

Water Management September 14, 2015 at 12:00 am

The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) has a 50-year legacy of conserving intact wildlife habitat, valuable fisheries and the ability of citizens to hike, camp, fish, hunt and otherwise recreate on public lands.

Water Groups Release Guidance for Direct Potable Reuse?

Water Management September 14, 2015 at 12:00 am

A diverse group of water sector organizations has released a framework to help state regulatory agencies and utilities develop guidelines for safely converting wastewater into municipal drinking water through direct potable reuse.

Re-Branded ?Water Asset Management Conference? Heading Back to Arlington

Re-Branded ?Water Asset Management Conference? Heading Back to Arlington

Water Management September 14, 2015 at 12:00 am

The Water Asset Management Conference, which has its roots dating to 2001, is heading back to Arlington, Va., Dec. 2-3, 2015. Formerly known as the UIM/SWIM Conference, the event is a partnership between UIM and the Sustainable Water Infrastructure Management (SWIM) Center at Virginia Tech.