ENVIRONMENTAL ARTICLES

EPA issues Clean Water Act permit for Idaho small suction dredge miners

Small-scale suction dredge miners may begin applying for a new federal water discharge permit to operate dredges in Idaho's waterways.

Dept. of Interior releases progress report of National Water Census

Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar released a report to Congress on progress of the National Water Census to help address water needs in the U.S.

WERF awards contract to research trace organic compounds in receiving waters

The Water Environment Research Foundation awarded Limno Tech a contract to research impacts of trace organic compounds in water and wastewater.

ARCADIS water expert to participate in YCEI discussion on global water extremes

ARCADIS announced Piet Dircke will participate in a panel discussion at YCEI's "Water: The Looming Crisis" on Friday, April 5 at 10:30 a.m.

Alaska seafood processors settle with EPA for Clean Water Act violations

Two Alaskan seafood processors failed to comply with Clean Water Act permits that regulate seafood waste discharges.

ETwater to be recognized for exemplary environmental practices

Acterra announced that ETwater will receive a 2013 Business Environmental Award for its cloud-based smart irrigation management solution.

Corrosive Cocktail: Thermoplastic Pumps Tackle Aggressive Fluids

When a new box scrubber was installed at Lowell, MA, new cantilevered, vertical, bearingless, thermoplastic pumps were installed to handle the corrosive scrubbing fluids used in the odor control sy...

Spend money on water...not like water

Both on micro- and macro-economic levels we are spending money like water. Yet with the exception of those directly involved in the water industry, most people do not think about spending money on ...

Depth Perception: Corrugated Pipe Meets Deep Burial Requirements for Stormwater Drainage Line

The city of Chandler, AZ, chose corrugated HDPE pipe for a recent stormwater drainage line under a busy intersection. Made from an engineered grade of polypropylene resin, the pipe is designed to h...

Out in the Open: Creating a Stormwater Park in the Heart of a Community

The Town of Norfolk, CT, is embracing stormwater management by incorporating it into a public amenity in the center of the community. The town created a “stormwater park” that includes pedestrian f...