To understand the importance of this legislation, let’s first define the term “ballast water.” Ballast water is the water carried in ships’ ballast tanks to optimize a vessel’s stability, trim and balance. Ballast water is …
Turning Wastewater Scum Into a Profitable Resource
Researchers at the University of Minnesota are developing a new process which converts wastewater scum, a treatment byproduct, into biodiesel. This promising new research could provide the wastewater industry with another valuable outlet for protecting …
All That Glitters is Not Good
Microplastics make their way from oceans to our food. Last year, a group of 19 British pre-schools decided to stop using glitter in art projects in order to help save the oceans. The reasoning behind …
Sewer Systems Get Wiped Out by “Flushable” Wipes
The genius of toilet paper is that it deteriorates. Just because a product is labeled “flushable” does not mean it should be flushed or that it actually does deteriorate. Wipes and similar “flushable” products are …
Missouri River Receives a Little Help From Omaha
The longest river in America, the powerful Missouri River, has captured the imaginations of many throughout history, from artists and writers to Lewis and Clark who traveled its currents during their discovery expedition in the …
PeopleService Operators Involved in Elkader, IA Water Rescue
Quick Thinking From Jared and Kim May Have Saved a Life. Our operators typically ensure water safety through contaminant testing and careful maintenance. But a recent rescue incident found two PeopleService team members protecting the …
Wastewater: Tapping a Potential Source for Drinking Water
It’s a brave new world as water and wastewater industry experts explore the feasibility of “direct potable reuse,” a future in which highly treated wastewater can be plumbed directly into homes as a new drinking …
Simple Typo Causes Trouble for North Carolina City
Have you ever made a typo? After all, nobody’s perfect. Most people make a mistake at some point in their careers without serious consequences. But errors at water and wastewater facilities can have particularly far-reaching …
Looking Back on Water Safety Efforts in Flint
It’s been about a year now since a group of citizens took it upon themselves to help the residents of Flint, Michigan in the aftermath of a crisis. Flint started making headlines in 2014 when …
Pink Water Incident Renews Focus on Water Treatment
Residents of Lake Charles, Louisiana, were unhappy to discover pink tap water pouring into their sinks and showers last month. The cause of this rosy surprise? An excess of potassium permanganate mistakenly added to the …