Groups intend to file a lawsuit against the Wilson County wastewater authority regarding runoff into a Cumberland stream.
State inspectors captured images of algae-filled ponds at the Ridgewater wastewater treatment facility in Mount Juliet, Tennessee, on January 8, 2024. Environmental organizations are preparing to file a lawsuit against the Wilson County Wastewater Authority in connection with the facility, citing numerous violations of state regulations regarding the discharge of polluted wastewater into local tributaries […]
Flood Control District Greenlights Purchase of Land for Bisbee Wastewater Projects
This article was created by AI using video recordings of meetings. We summarize the key points discussed, but please refer to the complete meeting video for more details and context. Kochise County officials took significant steps to enhance flood control at the Flood Management District Meeting on August 19, 2025. The board approved the acquisition […]
Zachary Burth Discusses On-Site Wastewater Solutions for Coconino County
A complete meeting link During the Coconino County Government meeting on July 28, 2025, environmental quality expert Zacharyverse led a presentation focused on on-site wastewater systems. Bath, who is responsible for inspections in the Valley area, outlined the significance and management processes associated with these systems. Bath kicked things off by explaining what an on-site […]
Bird flu detected in Flagstaff wastewater, no human infections reported
Coconino County health officials say Flagstaff wastewater tested positive for avian flu, commonly known as avian flu. Scientists working with the county to monitor the virus’s wastewater have found that bird DNA suggests that backyard chickens and wild birds could be sourced. So far, there have been no reports of human or animal cases of […]
A new bill could require California to test wastewater in Central Valley
State Sen. Melissa Haltado (D-Sanger) is frustrated by the lack of wastewater monitoring for H5N1 bird flu in the state’s most at-risk communities. On Tuesday, she introduced a bill to fix it. Called the Wastewater Monitoring Act, if passed, at least one wastewater monitoring site is required in all California counties. The bill requires the […]
Bird Flu: Virus detected in Maricopa County wastewater samples
phoenix – Officials with the Maricopa County Department of Public Health said they have detected “influenza subtypes related to avian influenza” in wastewater in the county. Influenza A (H5) subtypes, which may include H5N1, have been detected in Phoenix, Surprise and Tempe, according to a statement released Dec. 30. The three cities are monitoring their […]
Authorities Believe They Found Remains Of Missing Texas A&M Student In Wastewater Facility
After a month-long search for Texas A&M University student Caleb Harris, 21, authorities discovered human remains at a wastewater treatment plant. His roommates were unable to track him down after he walked his dog in the early hours of the morning, and Corpus Christi police said his family reported him missing in early March. (RELATED: […]
Sewell announces $5 million grant to improve wastewater conditions in Black Belt
U.S. Representative Terry Sewell (AL-07) announced Thursday that the University of Alabama has been awarded $5,150,072 to improve wastewater conditions in Alabama's Black Belt region. The funding, awarded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development, will be used to provide both technical assistance and construction in 15 black belt counties. “Access to […]
Yuma City Council to vote on water and wastewater rate hike
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The Yuma City Council voted to increase water and wastewater utility rates at Wednesday's City Council meeting. “Like any business, when costs increase, we must pass those costs on to ratepayers, but importantly, the city has enough funding to provide an acceptable level of service to the community. We need […]
Roxanne Holland, Director of Wastewater
Keep Sedona Beautiful will hold its next Preserving the Wonder Speaker series event on Wednesday, March 20th at 5 p.m. This month's speaker is Roxanne Holland, Sewer Director for the City of Sedona. Her topic is “Quality and Management of Treated Wastewater in the City of Sedona.” Visit the KSB website. www.keepsedonabeauty.org For more information. […]