Cooper announces water infrastructure funding for Yadkin, Surry counties
Several Triad communities will soon benefit from clean water infrastructure funding.
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Report: Grease, toilet wipes behind most sewage overflows in Forsyth County
A contractor's mistake caused nearly 80,000 gallons of wastewater to be released into a Winston-Salem creek last week.
Thousands of gallons of raw sewage were released into Peter's Creek last week
Nearly 80,000 gallons of raw sewage was released in Peter's Creek in Winston-Salem last week, and the public wasn't notified until days later.
Colorado is moving toward statewide coverage of wastewater surveillance
With 60% of the state's population already covered by wastewater testing, Colorado is aiming to be a sentinel of coming contagion — not just of COVID surges, but of other types of diseases, too.
Crews Drain Florida Wastewater Pond As Leak Threatens To Unleash 'Catastrophic Flood'
Emergency crews are racing to drain millions of gallons of wastewater at Piney Point, an abandoned phosphate plant near Tampa Bay. A leak has prompted evacuation orders and environmental concerns.
Beer Waste Helps Montana Town Save Money On Water Treatment
Brewery waste, fed at the right time at the right dosage to a wastewater treatment plant's bacteria, can be used to treat water. One Montana town is doing just that.
'Wastewater Toolbox' Helps Manufacturers With Sustainability
A new digital tool is helping the global textile industry improve its wastewater footprint, and North Carolina played an important role in its creation.
Scientists Look For Antibiotic-Resistant Germs In Raw Sewage
To track the spread of bacteria that resist antibiotics, researchers are trying wastewater testing to get a fast, accurate picture.
Canada To Measure Marijuana Use By Testing Sewage
People responding to surveys sometimes misstate their drug use. Canada will check wastewater for traces of drugs to more accurately assess consumption.