Note: This blog post was updated to reflect legislation that passed in July 2023.  Illinois has more lead service lines than any other state in the nation, with a number the National Resources De...

Hindsight might be 20/20, but foresight is pretty essential when it comes to infrastructure planning. Too often, communities grow in a piecemeal type of way: A subdivision is built, so sewer lines are...

Adding air directly to wastewater is considered a critical step in wastewater treatment because it facilitates the biodegradation of organic pollutants. However, this vital aeration process also consu...

It was a frightening moment across the U.S. when football player Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest on live television. A safety for the Buffalo Bills, Hamlin tackled another player and stood up – o...

Aeration – or the addition of oxygen – is one of the most critical and energy-intensive processes in wastewater treatment, consuming up to 50 to 60% of the overall energy required by a wastewater trea...

Long-term, comprehensive planning is key to successful wastewater treatment systems. Without a strong plan, a community's ability to facilitate development may be limited by its wastewater infrastruct...

Food manufacturers in Illinois and Ohio can expect additional Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspections in 2023, after the federal safety agency noted higher-than-normal injurie...