Will public attention lead to greater support for infrastructure funding?
Following the July explosion of a steam pipe in New York City and the August collapse of the Interstate 35W bridge in Minneapolis, the state of the nation’s infrastructure has received increased public notice. But will the added attention translate into more funding for the nation’s various infrastructure facets, including water and wastewater? 

 

Getting the most from your polymer
In today’s economy, with the threats of privatization, no more federal money, and shrinking budgets, optimizing your biosolids dewatering is essential to affecting the bottom line.

After disposal costs, polymer and chemical costs are usually the greatest contributor to solids handling budgets. The wrong polymer or the wrong polymer dose can make the bottom line swell without providing much benefit. 

 

Each year, the Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) presents a variety of awards that recognize excellence and achievement in the water environment profession. Awards are presented in the categories of Individual Service and Contribution, Education, Organization and Association Recognition, Operational and Design Excellence, and Published Papers.