Splashes in a sewer trigger chain reactions that utilities battle every day. Hydrogen sulfide begins in the slime layer of sewer pipes — but when fast-moving flow splashes or drops, that disturbance releases the gas into the air, where it becomes odorous, corrosive, and

Episode at Hydrogen sulfide is the invisible gas quietly eating away at sewer systems—driving odor complaints aboveground and concrete failure below. In this episode of Inside Infrastructure, Kerry Koressel of @IPEXbyAliaxis explains how H₂S forms inside collection systems, why

Water isn’t just a natural resource in the Midwest—it’s the connector between education, health, opportunity, and community identity. Crystal Davis of the National Parks Conservation Association explains why water is a powerful unifier across the Great Lakes and why

Breakthroughs in water reuse won’t just come from bigger plants — they’ll come from smarter ones. Roshanak Aflaki of @CDMSmith explains how digital tools, AI-driven operations, and predictive maintenance will help operators run systems more efficiently while improving safety

waterloop is grateful to the Antea Group for its sponsorship of the Hydro20, our initiative to celebrate twenty people making waves in water sustainability. Why does Antea Group support Hydro20? Because water resilience is now a defining challenge for businesses everywhere.

Managing storm-driven inflow is one of the silent pressure points on America’s sewer systems—but smarter design can prevent treatment plants from being overwhelmed. Ryan Powers of the Wager Company explains how passive air-admission valves stabilize pressure inside sewer lines

Lorelei Cloud, a member of the Southern Ute Tribe, is celebrated as a Hydro20 honoree for her trailblazing leadership in water rights and sustainable water management. As Vice Chairman of the Southern Ute Tribal Council, she leveraged her role to champion tribal water rights,

Imagine using algae to clean wastewater and also grow fertilizer, boost crop yields, and even power airplanes... That’s the breakthrough behind Gross-Wen Technologies, where algae replaces chemicals—removing nitrogen and phosphorus while creating a valuable biomass for turf,

Traditional sewer odor control often relies on chemicals or carbon filters that are expensive, maintenance-heavy, and ultimately create more waste than they solve. But new passive technologies are offering a smarter path—solutions that eliminate odors without chemicals,

Odor control and overflow prevention are critical yet often overlooked challenges for wastewater utilities — especially as urban areas expand and climate impacts intensify. In this episode of Inside Infrastructure, Ryan Powers of the Wager Company explains how a family company

California’s next leap in water recycling is all about precision, efficiency, and smarter treatment. Greg Wetterau of @CDMSmith explains how engineers are pushing beyond traditional indirect potable reuse—testing new approaches that make direct potable reuse safer, more

Manny Teodoro, Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is celebrated as a Hydro20 honoree for his impactful work in addressing water affordability and public trust in water systems. Focusing on the growing crisis of water affordability, @MPTeodoro examines the

Public trust nearly derailed one of California’s most important water recycling projects — but it also transformed how the state approaches reuse. Traci Minamide of CDM Smith explains how the East Valley project became a flashpoint in the early 2000s, when “toilet-to-tap”

What should we rethink about water? @henkovink says we need to rethink how little attention we pay to the hydrological cycle — and how much of it depends on healthy land. Half of all rainfall on land comes from forests, wetlands, and other natural systems through transpiration.

California’s water recycling movement has evolved from experiments to expansion—driven by progressive regulations, proven technology, and positive public trust. In this episode, Traci Minamide, Greg Wetterau, and Roshanak Aflaki of @CDMSmith share expert insights from decades

Water treatment plants today face tighter regulations, unpredictable water quality, and growing staffing challenges. A recent episode Carlos Williams of Hach explored the role of monitoring in responding to all of the changes: https://t.co/TCkT18juYe Hach also provides a

Federal funding for clean water hangs in the balance. @H20Advocate of @NACWA explains how the White House budget proposal nearly zeroed out key State Revolving Funds—dropping billions in investment to mere millions. Now, the House and Senate are debating how much to restore,

America’s current economic ambitions depend on water. From data centers and chipmakers to manufacturing and energy, every facility need a strong water foundation. @H20Advocate of @NACWA says it’s time for Congress and the White House connect the dots—investing in water

Alaina Harkness, CEO of @CurrentWater and leader of Great Lakes ReNEW, is celebrated as a member of the Hydro20 for her transformative leadership in advancing circular water economy principles in the Great Lakes region. As a facilitator, @harknessa accelerates technologies to

AI is redefining how we build the backbone of our water systems. Adam Tank of Transcend explains how their generative design software lets engineers, utilities, and equipment vendors explore thousands of infrastructure designs in minutes — turning months of manual planning into