A few years ago, the small south central city of Madelia came up with the brilliant idea to trademark itself as the “Pheasant Capital of Minnesota.” And why not? There are some 8,600 public access hunting acres within 20 miles … Continue reading →
Some cities hold occasional “Art in the Street” competitions during long summer days, where boulevards are closed off and chalk artists of all ages come out to play. Functional and longer-lasting heavy metal art doesn’t usually share the same space … Continue reading →
In this issue of the Municipal magazine, our special coverage for readers focuses on the management of solid waste and of water treatment. Included in that coverage are topics that may be particularly interesting to wastewater treatment professionals, including an … Continue reading →
Utilizing microbes, bioremediation can clean up contaminated soil and groundwater while limiting impacts on the environment, citizens and animals. During the bioremediation process certain microbes are used to “devour” contaminants, including oil and other petroleum products, solvents and pesticides. However, … Continue reading →
Microbial populations in wastewater treatment plants occasionally require help to handle challenging conditions such as foaming, odour, FOG, insufficient ammonia oxidation, erratic BOD/COD reduction and more. In many cases, bioaugmentation, or microbial additives, can enhance the performance of the microbial … Continue reading →
The Water Environment Federation’s annual Technical Exhibition and Conference was honored in May, by Trade Show Executive publication, as one of the nation’s fastest-growing trade shows. The 2014 inception of the “largest water quality conference and exhibition in the world” … Continue reading →
For the first time in 25 years, APWA heads north of the border with its comprehensive annual conference. “Breaking Boundaries” runs Aug. 17–20 at the Metro Toronto Convention Center in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and will include more than 125 new … Continue reading →
Newtown Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Visitor Center 329 Greenpoint Ave. Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY 11222 The famed Valentine’s Day tour includes a guided walk through the landmark digester eggs with plant Superintendent James Pynn. Reservations are required, as well as appropriate … Continue reading →
W ater utilities across the United States face a major funding gap related to buried pipeline infrastructure. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that the difference between what’s needed for infrastructure renewal — the majority of it associated with buried … Continue reading →
In Dorchester County, S.C., plans are well underway to spur economic development in the county’s northern half. Dorchester purchased St. George’s wastewater treatment plant and collection system in 2009 with the intent of expanding and updating its operations. It’s hoped … Continue reading →
For years the residents of Timmonsville, S.C., have complained. Their tap water was dirty and their sewer backed up constantly. Things got so bad that in June 2013 the U.S. Department of Justice filed a complaint in district court against … Continue reading →
