A Horror-Themed Nonflushable Wipes Metaphor
Spooky season is for watching scary movies! One may interpret "The Shining" as a metaphor for the madness of putting nonflushable wipes in the toilet instead of the trash. Wipes damage your plumbing and our infrastructure and can lead to sanitary sewer overflows. - Charleston Water
The Manayunk Canal
The Manayunk Canal in northwest Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was recently revitalized and reconnected to the Schuylkill River to improve water quality. It has also become a site for mussel research. Native mussel species have been reintroduced to act as natural water filters, with studies showing a single mussel can filter 6-10 gallons of water per day. Lance Butler, a senior scientist, sees mussels playing a part in drinking water, wastewater and stormwater systems and is studying their persistence in various types of habitats and expanding their introduction in the field. Read more about the project.
New York Cybersecurity Regulations
In July, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced developing cybersecurity regulations for water and wastewater systems, along with a new cyber grant program and technical assistance to strengthen the security and resilience of systems in the state. "Cyberattacks on critical infrastructure can have devastating impacts on communities, and we must act now to defend our water and wastewater systems with the same urgency and rigor we bring to other critical sectors," said Gov. Hochul. Read more here.
Botanica Wichita Reclaimed Water Project
Botanica Gardens in Wichita, Kansas, used over 3 million gallons of reused water over the summer to help keep their grounds green. Botanica partnered with the city's new water treatment facility to reroute nonpotable water back to the gardens to help with conservation efforts while the city is under watering restrictions.
