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1. How Green Infrastructure Could Help Sewers Overwhelmed By Climate Change 12/27/2024
   Increasing population means sewers are sometimes overwhelmed without any rainfall at all. Then, add climate change to the mix. Heavier downpours are becoming more common, which spells trouble for sewer systems that simply cannot cope with increasing volumes of water. A combined sewer system is especially vulnerable.
2. No Flood Gauges, No Warning: 99% Of U.S. Streams Are Off The Radar Amid Rising Flash Flood Risks — We Saw The Harm In 2024 12/23/2024
   Flooding is one of the deadliest and costliest natural disasters in the U.S., causing billions of dollars in damage each year. In 2024 alone, floods destroyed homes in over a dozen states and claimed more than 165 lives, underscoring the importance of fast, accurate flood warnings.
3. Turning The Tide On Water Scarcity With High-Efficiency Technology 12/18/2024
   Installing or upgrading high-efficiency motors in water management reduces energy consumption and emissions throughout the water management process, from pumping stations to water treatment plants and irrigation systems.
4. Nationwide Water Quality Projects Present Plentiful Contracting Opportunities In 2025 12/16/2024
   Water projects are likely to offer some of the most significant infrastructure contracting opportunities in 2025. While funding is still available at the federal level, public officials are rushing to upgrade water infrastructure.
5. We Developed A Way To Use Light To Dismantle PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' — Long-Lasting Environmental Pollutants 12/16/2024
   Conventional water treatment methods can remove PFAS from water, but these processes merely concentrate the contaminants instead of destroying them. However, a new photocatalytic system has been developed that directly targets and dismantles the molecular structure of PFAS, holding the potential for complete mineralization.
6. How A City's Sewage System Can Generate Renewable Natural Gas Production And Earn Royalties 12/16/2024
   Imagine if wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) — typically associated with managing sewage — could instead become known for fueling a more sustainable future.
7. Warmer Winters Are Fueling A Growth In Algal Blooms Across The Great Lakes 12/16/2024

   While commonly associated with the summer, algal blooms can also persist into the fall. As of late October 2024, blooms were still present along the southern shores of Lake Erie. Some blooms can even become toxic, which are harmful to people and even pets.

8. 2025 Brings Focus On Critical Water Infrastructure Modernization 12/13/2024

   Local municipalities' water workers will be working hard in 2025 to install infrastructure upgrades. Modernization is long overdue, and the consequence of holding onto the old is stalling the implementation of the new. How will cities and utility companies collaborate to ensure the coming year breathes new life into water infrastructure?

9. Ensuring Urban Water Security 12/10/2024

   A key aspect of achieving urban water security is the implementation of demand management, which involves the better use of existing water supplies before plans are made to further increase supply. In particular, demand management promotes water conservation during times of both normal and atypical conditions, through changes in practices, culture, and people's attitudes towards water resources.

10. Acoustic Leak Detection Helps Save Thousands Of Dollars For Facility Managers And Engineers 12/10/2024
    Underground water leaks can cost time, money, and risk the safety of you and your team if not proactively addressed. Learn how a Tennessee industrial facility discovered underground water leaks that were costing the company $8,000 per month.