Shared WW Treatment Facility Improvements Whitepaper

Abstract: The Towns of Canaan, Vermont and Stewartstown, New Hampshire operate a shared wastewater treatment facility, which required significant upgrades. The existing facilities were 40 years old and although a … Continue reading Shared WW Treatment Facility Improvements Whitepaper



The Water-Energy Nexus: A Vicious Cycle

Water and energy are the two most fundamental ingredients of modern civilization. The water-energy nexus is the relationship between how much water is evaporated to generate and transmit energy, and … Continue reading The Water-Energy Nexus: A Vicious Cycle


Energy Efficiency in Wastewater Treatment = Big Savings for Municipalities

Municipal wastewater treatment requires an enormous amount of energy, which comes at a high cost, both fiscally and environmentally. Energy costs continue to rise while municipal budgets shrink, creating unsustainable operating … Continue reading Energy Efficiency in Wastewater Treatment = Big Savings for Municipalities


5 family-friendly water and wastewater field trips in New England

Summer is here, and with it comes long, lazy days, school vacation, and, of course, family trips. When the beaches, amusement parks, and movie theaters start to get stale, why … Continue reading 5 family-friendly water and wastewater field trips in New England





Powering Vehicles from Discarded Food: East Coast Meets West Coast

Last month, Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick signed into law the Commercial Food Waste Ban, which will go into effect on October 1, 2014. This law targets commercial institutions who produce … Continue reading Powering Vehicles from Discarded Food: East Coast Meets West Coast