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Why do some lakes remain plagued by harmful algal blooms even after phosphorus pollution has been reduced? Part of the answer lies beneath the surface. A new Concordia study has uncovered a previously overlooked chemical process that can help trap phosphorus in lake sediments, preventing it from returning to the water where it can fuel excessive plant and algae growth.

More than 150 water professionals gathered at The Water Tower (TWT) on August 12 for the fifth annual National Backflow Prevention Day Celebration, held in partnership with Georgia Rural Water Association (GRWA).

SteadyFlow LLC, a new Colorado water technology company that spun out of 3 Rocks Engineering and Surveying, today announced the launch of a patented, fully mechanical technology for water management. The SteadyFlow Gate is a non-electric flow-control gate designed to automatically maintain consistent water flow for irrigation and water-management applications.

Fyfe has successfully completed one of the largest waterfront fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) strengthening projects ever undertaken in North America, helping preserve critical infrastructure at the Port of New Orleans. More than 1,500 deteriorated piles supporting the historic Nashville Wharf have been repaired and strengthened using Fyfe's advanced LOCTITE Tyfo FRP structural strengthening system.

Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the deletion of all or part of eight Superfund sites and proposed to delete portions of three more Superfund sites from the agency’s National Priorities List (NPL)—a list of the nation’s most contaminated sites. These cleanup milestones demonstrate the Trump EPA’s continued commitment to prioritizing human health and environmental protection, while simultaneously growing local economies.

Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has been selected by the City of Toronto to provide design and construction administration services for its new High Rate Treatment Facility (HRTF). The project will help reduce combined sewer overflows and improve water quality in the Lower Don River, Taylor-Massey Creek, and along Toronto’s Inner Harbor.