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Category: Public Water System


Infrastructure, Public Water System

Northern Cities Targeted For Pipe Replacement

August 16, 2016

Via: American Infrastructure

Rhinelander, Eagle River, Park Falls and Antigo are on the list to be funded by the DNR to help private property owners get rid of lead pipes used in drinking water. The DNR conceived the funding program earlier this year […]


Public Water System, Waste Management

UF/RO membrane combo trailer launched for industrial water

August 5, 2016

Via: WaterWorld.com

Following two years of R&D, MPW Industrial Services has introduced a combination ultrafiltration-reverse osmosis mobile trailer. The technology has been designed for industrial clients purifying surface water with production requirements of 150 to 300 gallons per minute but can also […]


Electric Utility, Public Water System

DOE sees hydro growth potential, announces $9.8M in funding for new projects

August 2, 2016

Via: AmericanPublicPower

U.S. hydropower capacity could grow from 101 gigawatts to nearly 150 GW of combined electricity generation and storage capacity by 2050, according to a report released July 26 by the Department of Energy. Half of that growth could occur by […]


Electric Utility, Public Water System

Uncertainty for massive hydro project after World Bank suspends funding

July 29, 2016

Via: Power Engineering SmartGrid

The development of the Inga 3 hydroelectric power plant has suffered a setback, with the news that the World Bank has suspended its funding to the project due to a disagreement on strategy. The bank cited the Democratic Republic of […]


Other Utilities, Public Water System, Waste Management

Dominion coal ash suit could have nationwide disposal consequences

July 15, 2016

Via: Utility Dive

A federal judge in Virginia is deliberating in a case focused on Dominion Virginia Power’s plan to close coal ash basins in the state, which is first of its kind, and experts believe an appeal is likely and a trip […]


Health & Insurance, Public Institutions, Public Water System

NSF International and ASHRAE Sign Agreement to Advance Knowledge of Building Water Health

July 13, 2016

Via: WaterWorld.com

Global public health organization NSF International and ASHRAE have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) dedicated to protecting public health by establishing safe management practices for building water systems. These systems include cooling towers, air conditioning units for large buildings, […]


Miscellaneous, Public Water System

The Hidden Cost of Public Funding

July 13, 2016

Via: WaterWorld Wastewater

Federal and state funding agencies have provided funding for more than 40 years, supporting our efforts to collect, deliver, and treat water – often at lower interest rates than other sources. They also provide oversight, seeing that public funds are […]


Electric Utility, Public Water System, Waste Management

Florida regulators give FPL customers a break from nuclear charges

July 12, 2016

Via: Utility Dive

Florida regulators have approved a request by Florida Power & Light Co. to defer charging customers for $22 million associated with development of new generation at the Turkey Point facility near Miami.. While the utility could request approval for the […]