WaterWorld Weekly Newscast - Aug. 22, 2016

Aug 22nd, 2016
Harvard study: Toxic chemicals in 33 U.S. water systems; Tank malfunction triggers sewage overflow at TX plant; Tap water sickens thousands in New Zealand; Failed sensor causes wastewater spill in Michigan; Horrific side effect to Louisiana flooding
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Ziptility makes it easier for water utility operators to maintain digital maps of their buried infrastructure.
Asset Management
Indiana University invests $250K in water utility mapping startup
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Infrastructure Funding
EPA awards $130,000 to improve water quality in Oklahoma
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Treatment
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Reuse / Recycling
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