FROM THE EDITOR

  1. Superpower Of Water Research Takes Flight 6/3/2016

    While two longstanding water research groups are discontinued, from them a bigger and better organization emerges. Get to know the changing face of water research through this Q&A with Melissa Meeker, CEO of the Water Environment & Reuse Foundation.

  2. Engineering The Future: Two Tools For Wastewater Plant Design 6/1/2016

    Two tools leverage computing power for engineering design, opening up a digital world of possibility for wastewater plants.

  3. DC Water Develops Its Own Future With Open Innovation 5/23/2016

    In an effort to merge the roles of innovator and end user, DC Water launched an “open innovation” program that encourages employees to identify emerging technologies and upcoming regulatory changes, undertake scientific research, and ultimately make recommendations for new technologies or practices to be implemented.

  4. Test Beds Connect The Network Of Water Resource Recovery 5/18/2016

    In its latest effort towards advancing resource recovery, The Water Environment & Reuse Foundation (WE&RF) has assembled a network and directory of water resource recovery test beds: 46 facilities across the country that are willing and able to run pilots for researchers and technology providers.

  5. New President, New Vision For Water 5/9/2016

    In the midst of this U.S. presidential race, a thought about Ronald Reagan (apolitical, I promise): Known as the “Great Communicator,” it’s certainly no coincidence that Reagan was an actor before becoming president; and honed communication skills, especially in times of trouble, are vital to effective leadership.

  6. The Unknown Bacteria Behind Anammox 4/26/2016

    A recent study into one of the world’s first anammox reactors has determined the organisms behind the process, including a mysterious “dark matter” microbe. Do they hold the key to improving wastewater nutrient removal?

  7. Empowering Water Entrepreneurship: Flexible Filtration Gel Shaped For A World Of Contaminants 4/12/2016

    Part three in our series on the “Pow! emPowering Opportunities in Water” competition from Veolia, The Water Council, and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation takes a closer look at winning company WAVVE Stream Inc.

  8. Flow Monitoring, Pressure Management, And Healthy Water Systems 4/11/2016

    There are two practices that can help water utilities identify broken segments of their systems and reduce the nonrevenue water that results. Amidst the nation’s current infrastructure crisis, they are exercises worth considering.

  9. Empowering Water Entrepreneurship: Nano Bubbles Make A Big Difference In Produced Water 4/5/2016

    Part two in our series on the “Pow! emPowering Opportunities in Water” competition from Veolia, The Water Council, and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, takes a closer look at winning company Nano Gas Technologies, Inc.

  10. Empowering Water Entrepreneurship: Elevating Economical, Ecological Water Projects 4/2/2016

    Part one in our series on the “Pow! emPowering Opportunities in Water” competition from Veolia, The Water Council, and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation dives into the background of the contest and highlights winning company Nutrient Recovery and Upcycling LLC.