Hillsborough, NC, treated over 369 million gallons of wastewater in 2026, maintaining compliance with most regulations despite a minor BOD violation attributed to lab error.
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ABB’s latest intelligent, plug-and-play sensors are simple to select, own and operate.
Sept. 2, 2026
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You may not realize that your wastewater treatment plant has a grit removal problem, but if you’re taking your wastewater headworks equipment offline periodically to clean...
Aug. 11, 2026
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Learn how a wastewater utility eliminated frequent sensor cleaning, reduced service callouts, and improved pump station reliability by replacing submerged level probes with maintenance...
July 31, 2026
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See how a wastewater treatment plant improved flow measurement accuracy, optimized chemical dosing, and gained better process control by replacing an unreliable Venturi system...
July 31, 2026

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As rising energy costs continue to challenge municipal utilities, wastewater operators are looking for smarter ways to improve efficiency, resilience, and long-term cost predictability...
June 24, 2026
Over Valentine’s Day weekend, Winter Storm Uri passed over Texas dropping snow and reducing temperatures to historic levels in many communities. Utilities saw it coming and prepared...
March 23, 2026

Wastewater Treatment

Cadillac, Michigan, partners with Schneider Electric and Budderfly to upgrade its municipal infrastructure through a $4.4 million energy-as-a-service project, focusing on sustainability...
Aug. 26, 2026
Ogallala, Nebraska, is set to receive $7.5 million through the State Revolving Fund to upgrade its aging wastewater treatment plant.
Aug. 21, 2026
The Gooseberry Point Wastewater Treatment Plant, improved by the Lummi Tribal Sewer & Water District, received the EPA PISCES Award for innovative financing, community engagement...
Aug. 20, 2026
HASI has completed a strategic equity investment in the Pasco Resource Recovery Center, a state-of-the-art wastewater treatment facility utilizing anaerobic digestion to recycle...
Aug. 18, 2026

Collection Systems

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Through detailed hydraulic modeling and innovative diffuser design, Ontario improved effluent dispersion into the Snake River, ensuring regulatory standards are met while accommodating...
Aug. 21, 2026
Madison's wastewater study aims to proactively manage infrastructure needs by developing detailed models of the sanitary sewer system.
Aug. 10, 2026
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This article offers a comparison of the older swing check valve to the resilient hinge check valve, providing the pros and cons of each, and explaining why resilient hinge check...
Aug. 1, 2026
Madison, Wisconsin, has begun a detailed sanitary sewer study led by Carollo Engineers to evaluate system capacity amid ongoing growth.
July 15, 2026

Sludge & Biosolids

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As biosolids disposal options become constrained and regulatory uncertainty grows, utilities are adopting flexible, system-wide planning approaches that incorporate emerging technologie...
Aug. 21, 2026
Bioforcetech has received a $310,000 grant from Columbia University's CDI to develop an automated dosing system that integrates biosolids-derived biochar into concrete, promoting...
July 20, 2026
The EPA has introduced draft guidance to help manage biosolids containing PFOA and PFOS, emphasizing safe land application practices and public health protection, with a 60-day...
July 6, 2026
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The delays and rollbacks in federal PFAS regulations for drinking water also affect wastewater utilities managing contamination in influent, effluent, and biosolids.
June 17, 2026

Reuse & Recycling

Odessa, Texas, is undertaking a comprehensive upgrade of its Bob Derrington Water Reclamation Plant, replacing aging infrastructure to improve treatment, reliability, and operational...
Aug. 13, 2026
The Los Angeles Bureau of Sanitation has partnered with Stantec and Carollo Engineers to enhance the Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant, aiming to produce 230 million gallons of...
July 29, 2026
Finnish firm NPHarvest successfully demonstrated its nutrient recovery technology at an industrial site in Germany, recovering nitrogen and phosphorus from digestate under real...
July 7, 2026
The LIFE ReWa project integrates BIO-UV Group's UV-C reactor technology into a mobile water recycling unit, aiming to enhance wastewater reuse in southern France.
May 27, 2026

Regulations

Leadwood's wastewater plant shows signs of improvement after recent repairs, with E. coli levels decreasing, though concerns remain as levels are still elevated.
Aug. 17, 2026
The Missouri DNR and Leadwood are working together to repair a wastewater treatment plant that was releasing partially treated sewage, leading to elevated E. coli levels and environment...
Aug. 6, 2026
The Cheyenne Board of Public Utilities detailed its investigation into a bacteria contamination linked to Meta's data center, resulting in a Notice of Significant Noncompliance...
July 23, 2026
The Ohio EPA has withdrawn its proposal to streamline wastewater discharge permits for data centers following significant public and environmental opposition, opting to evaluate...
July 22, 2026