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LEAK DETECTION: Echologics Teams Up with the City of Tampa

Water Management May 29, 2012 at 12:00 am

Echologics, a division of Mueller Co., and developer of acoustic-based technologies for water loss management, leak detection and pipe condition assessment, has secured a service agreement with the City of Tampa Water Department.

PARTNERSHIPS: CWAA Joins U.S. Water Partnership

Water Management May 29, 2012 at 12:00 am

The Clean Water America Alliance (CWAA) is one of three civil society members joining the Global Environmental & Technology Foundation, the U.S. Department of State and others in a public-private partnership.

SEWER REHABILITATION: RJN Group Continues Long-Term Partnership with New Castle County

Water Management May 29, 2012 at 12:00 am

New Castle County, Del., recently awarded RJN Group, Inc. (RJN) two collection system project extensions within the White Clay Creek Sewer Basin.

CONFERENCES: PVC Pipe Association Holds Successful Annual Meeting in Key West

Water Management May 29, 2012 at 12:00 am

The Uni-Bell PVC Pipe Association held its 40th Annual Meeting April 23-25 at the Marriott Key West Beachside Hotel in Key West, Fla.

INFRASTRUCTURE: USU Study Reports Low Break Rates, Corrosion Problems for Water Utilities

Water Management May 29, 2012 at 12:00 am

The Utah State University (USU) Buried Structures Laboratory recently published a comprehensive study on water main break rates for the United States and Canada.

SUSTAINABILITY: IUPUI Awarded Grant for Sustainability Project

Water Management May 29, 2012 at 12:00 am

The Purdue School of Engineering & Technology at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) has been awarded a grant to launch a project aimed at revitalizing Riverside, a neighborhood on the west side of Indianapolis, just north of IUPUI?s campus.

Memphis Agrees to Consent Order for Sewer Improvements

Water Management May 29, 2012 at 12:00 am

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Department of Justice, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and the Office of the Tennessee Attorney General recently announced a comprehensive Clean Water Act (CWA) settlement with the City of Memphis, Tenn.

Utility Management and the Bond Market

Water Management May 29, 2012 at 12:00 am

For utility managers, it can be challenging to do the right thing even in good times, but in bad times, it?s nearly impossible.

American Exceptionalism:

American Exceptionalism:

Water Finance May 29, 2012 at 12:00 am

The next era of ?American Exceptionalism? hinges upon clean water access and effective wastewater management. America?s prosperity is based in part upon the leadership demonstrated by forward thinking capital asset owners, American entrepreneurs and farsighted government leaders in the water, wastewater and sewer markets.

Alternative Financing Mechanisms Offer Relief for Infrastructure Projects in Tight Fiscal Environment

Alternative Financing Mechanisms Offer Relief for Infrastructure Projects in Tight Fiscal Environment

Water Management May 29, 2012 at 12:00 am

Throughout the United States, municipalities of all sizes face the daunting task of upgrading and modernizing their antiquated water and wastewater systems.