Clean Water Advocacy - Newsroom - AMSA in the News
2004
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12/30/04
— Plan Would Let Sewage Flow Into Mich.
Lakes, Detroit News - 12/29/04 — State Water Projects Feel Congressional Budget Cuts, Bond Buyer Magazine
- 12/20/04 — Water: Trade Group Offers Infrastructure Trust Fund Proposal, ENR
- 12/13/04 — AMSA Takes Action on EPA's Blending Rule, Clean Water Report
- 12-2004 — Associations Look to Future of Industry, WaterWorld
- 12/13/04 — EPA Plan to Blend Treated with Untreated Sewage Raises Stink, Environmental News Service
- 12/11/04 — Crews Dig Tunnel to Capture Raw Sewage Now Spilled Into Bay, Associated Press
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12/09/04
— EPA May Allow the Discharge Of
Partially Treated Sewage, The Washington Post
The following media outlets have published this story either in their hard copy or online newspapers: Greenwire, San Francisco Chronicle (CA), Boston Globe (MA), Canton Repository (OH) -
12/08/04 — EPA Nears New Storm Sewage
Guidelines, Associated Press
The following media outlets have published this story either in their hard copy or online newspapers: Bakersfield Californian (CA), Los Angeles Times (CA), Monterey County Herald (CA), San Luis Obispo Tribune (CA), Bradenton Herald (FL), Tallahassee Democrat (FL), Columbus Ledger-Enquirer (GA), Macon Telegraph (GA), Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (IN), Fort Wayne News Sentinel (IN), Kentucky.com (KY), Kansas.com (KS), Duluth News Tribune (MN), Pioneer Press (MN), Kansas City Star (MO), Biloxi Sun Herald (MS), Grand Forks Herald (ND), Newsday (NY), Akron Beacon Journal (OH), Centre Daily Times (PA), Philadelphia Inquirer (PA), philly.com (PA), Wilkes Barre Times-Ledger (PA), Myrtle Beach Sun News (SC), Fort Worth Star Telegram (TX), Seattle Post Intelligencer (WA) - 12/03/04 — Mich. Lawmaker Proposes Prohibiting Sewage Releases During Storms, WasteNews.com
- 12/01/04 — Associations Look To Future of Industry, Water World
- 12/01/04 — Proposed Policy Change Would Weaken Sewage Treatment, Scripps Howard News Service, Seattle-Post Intelligencer, Knoxville News Sentinel
- 12/01/04 — AMSA Floats Draft Infrastructure Trust Fund Bill, WaterWeek
- 11/30/04 — Treatment Officials Propose Fee on Bottled Beverages to Aid Infrastructure Fund, Greenwire
- 11/29/04 — Industry, Environmental Groups Disappointed Over Omnibus Bill, Clean Water Report
- 11/29/04 — Congress Unzips Purse For Industry Programs, ENR
- 11/28/04 — Sewage Spills Continue Despite Millions in Spending, Daily Press
- 11/24/04 — Draft Proposal for $45 Billion Trust Fund Would Tax Bottled Beverages for Revenue, BNA
- 11/23/04 — Ohio Water and Sewer Improvement Projects to Get Federal Cash, Associated Press Newswires, Cleveland - Akron Channel 5 News
- 11/23/04 — Congress Approves $8.1 Billion for EPA, Cuts State Revolving Fund, Other Programs, BNA
- 11/22/04 — Sewage Threatens Water Quality, The Jackson Citizen Patriot
- 11/22/04 — GR Sewer Cost Overflow?, The Grand Rapids Press
- 11/22/04 — Cities Swamped By Sewer Costs, Booth Newspapers
- 11/18/04 — CHESAPEAKE BAY; Stakeholders Experiment with Nutrient Trading to Combat Pollution, E&E Publishing
- 11/12/04 — Regulatory Conflicts Require Cooperation Of Sewage Plant, Drinking Water Officials, BNA
- 10/27/04 — Talking Head Talks Shop, Inc. Magazine
- 10/26/04 — Two New Agencies Named Certified Biosolids Environmental Management Systems, WaterWorld
- 10/18/04 — Republicans, Democrats Similar on Infrastructure Funding Issue, Clean Water Report
- 10/12/04 — Pretreatment Program Shows Little Progress Since 1990s, EPA Inspector General Says, BNA
- 10/01/04 — Dotted Line, Primedia Insight
- 10/01/04 — EPA Reports on CSO, SSO Discharges, WaterWorld
- 10/01/04 — And the Winner Is, American City & County
- 10/01/04 — The Nation's Wastewater Infrastructure is Crumbling, Pollution Engineering
- 10/01/04 — Act's Citizen Suit Provisions Must Be Revised To Bar Duplicative Lawsuits, City Officials Say, BNA
- 09/27/04 — Senate Committee OKs Revolving Loan Fund, Waste News
- 09/24/04 — AMSA, Coalition Help Ensure $1.35B for Clean Water Funding in Senate, WaterWorld
- 09/24/04 — Senate committee OKs Fund to Help Sewer Districts Improve Systems, WasteNews.com
- 09/20/04 — States Rally Against Cut to EPA's Clean Water Fund, Environment & Energy Daily
- 09/20/04 — Sewer Authority Plants Earn Awards, Greenville News
- 09/17/04 — Broad Coalition Presses for More Infrastructure Funding, Greenwire
- 09/17/04 — Diverse Coalition Calls on Senate to Restore Clean Water Funds, WaterWorld
- 09/17/04 — Sewer System Needs Spark, Trust Fund Talk, Washington Observer
- 09/13/04 — WSSC Pipes Spewed Sewage, Washington Post
- 09/06/04 — POTWs Seek to Back EPA in :awsuit To Force Effluent Guideline Reviews (PDF), Water Policy Report
- 09/06/04 — Wastewater Industry Cites EPA Report To Boost Infrastructure Funds (PDF), Water Policy Report
- 09/03/04 — A Penny For Your Thoughts, Falls Church News-Press
- 09/01/04 — Flushed With Success, The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- 09/01/04 — Biosolids Recycling Program Wins National "Seal of Approval", BioCycle
- 08/31/04 — EPA Report Cites Environmental, Health Problems from Sewer Overflows, Greenwire
- 08/30/04 — Progress Made, But Billions Needed for Sewage Control, Environmental News Service
- 08/30/04 — Local Water Treatment Plant Awarded by EPA, Green Bay News-Chronicle
- 08/23/04 — Water, Wastewater Rate Increases Help Systems Pay for Improvements, Clean Water Report
- 08/17/04 — Comments Question Data in Criteria Used for Bacteria Standards Proposal, BNA
- 08/13/04 — Sewer Department Draws Recognition, Arkansas Democrat Gazette
- 08/05/04 — EPA Sewer Overflow Enforcement Prompts House Rebuke, Greenwire
- 07/29/04 — Vulnerability Assessment Tool for Wastewater Utilities, Journal of Environmental Health
- 07/26/04 — Congress to Upgrade Sewer Systems to Avoid Overflows During Rainstorms, Clean Water Report
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07/18/04 — Milwaukee's Sewage Problems Highlight National Issue,
Milwaukee Associated Press
The following media outlets published this story in their online newspapers: Columbus Ledger-Enquirer (AL), Macon Telegraph (GA), Saukvalley.com (IL), Duluth News-Tribune (MN), Kansas City Star (MO), Tallahassee Democrat (TN), WBAY Green Bay (WI) - 07/16/04 — Wastewater Treatment Plants Win Awards, St. Petersburg Times
- 07/14/04 — Water Main Break To Steer Aspects of City's Future, WTVO Channel 17 Rockford, IL
- 07/12/04 — Albany Public Works Receives Honor, Albany Democrat-Herald
- 07/12/04 — Municipal Groups Seek to Join Suit on U.S. Liability for Water Fees, Water Policy Report
- 07/12/04 — POTWs Cite EPA Bay Memo to Argue Against Suit on Daily TMDL Limits, Water Policy Report
- 07/12/04 — House Eyes Extending Sewer Funding Window to Win Approriators' Backing, Water Policy Report
- 07/09/04 — State, Local Officials Press Congress for More Sewer Funds, The Bond Buyer
- 07/08/04 — Ashland Wastewater Treatment Plant Receives Top Award, Richmond.com
- 07/05/04 — Portland Takes Top Honor For Having Excellent Sewage, Channel6000
- 07/01/04 — And the Winner Is..., American City & County
- 06/28/04 — Water Infrastructure Funding Tops EENR’s Agenda, NLCs' Nation's City Weekly
- 06/25/04 — Sewer District Earns Performance Award, Green Bay Press-Gazette
- 06/21/04 — Sewer Group Asks for Funds for Upgrades, Waste News
- 06/17/04 — Utility wins national environmental award, Charlotte Observer
- 06/09/04 — Water coalition seeks $5.2 billion from feds, Water Tech Online
- 06/08/04 — Sewer District Group Asks for Increased Funding for Upgrades, WasteNews.com
- 06/07/04 — William B. Schatz Elected as President of AMSA, Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District
- 06/03/04 — County ESD Director Resigns, Journal News, Hamilton, Ohio
- 06/01/04 — GAO Offers EPA Advice on Water Asset Management, Water World
- 06/01/04 — And the Winner Is . . ., American City and County
- 06/01/04 — A Matter of Trust, Environmental Protection Magazine
- May/June '04 — Sewage Blending: Solution or Problem?, The Advisor, A Great Lakes Commission Newsletter
- 05/31/04 — At Issue: Mouth Mercury, The Capital Times
- 05/26/04 — Advocates, Treatment Officials Should Work Toward Common Goals, NRDC Attorney Says, BNA
- 05/25/04 — Clearinghouse for Review, Revision Of Standards Being Developed by EPA, BNA
- 05/24/04 — Water treatment plant goes high-tech $200 million worth of upgrades improve capacity, Las Vegas Sun
- 05/23/04 — MSD Proposes Rate Increases, The Courier-Journal KY
- 05/23/04 — We do wastewater right! Sewer authority recognized as one of best in New Jersey, Secaucus Reporter
- 05/19/04 — Crumbling Sewers Set Off Scramble, Des Moines Register
- 05/01/04 — Road to recovery still uphill: although positive signs are all around, APWA cautions "we're not out of the woods yet", Public Works
- 04/23/04 — City of Los Angeles Receives Environmental Engineering Award on Earth Day 2004, WaterWorld
- 04/22/04 — AMSA Places Ad in Congressional Newspaper Supporting Increased Funding for Clean Water, Roll Call
- 04/08/04 — Anchorage Water/Wastewater Utility Receives AMSA Award, Anchorage Daily News
- 04/01/04 — EPA Proposes Limited Relief to City Sewer Plants Experiencing Storm Water Problems, U.S. Mayor Newspaper
- 04/01/04 — Associations Release Utility Management Integration Guide, Water World
- 03/30/04 — Bacterial Levels in Lake Michigan Increase After Release of Blended Sewage, Study Says, BNA
- 03/29/04 — Nuisance Ruling Favors Wastewater Industry, Waste News
- 03/24/04 — Frankly, They Do Give a Damn; GOP Pollster Says Voters Want Action on Clean Water, Grist Magazine
- 03/22/04 — Draft Effluent Limits Plan Falls Short, Deviates From Risk Approach, Groups Say, BNA
- 03/19/04 — County's Environmental Services Department Awarded, JournalNews
- 03/14/04 — Blending is a Respected Way to Safeguard Health, Northwest Indiana Times
- 03/13/04 — Special Treatment, Science News
- 03/11/04 — Clean Water Services Receives Recognition, The Hillsboro Argus
- 03/11/04 — $500 Billion Needed to Fix Crumbling U.S. Water Infrastructure, Montgomery County Sentinel
- 03/11/04 — Trinity River Authority Receives Excellence in Management Recognition, Business Wire
- 03/10/04 — Sen. Jeffords' March 10 EPW Hearing Statement Quotes Luntz Survey, Federal News Service
- 03/08/04 — POTWs Seek To Use Wetlands To Meet Upcoming Illinois Nutrient Limits (PDF), Water Policy Report
- 03/04/04 — Budget Committee Urged to Allocate $5.2 Billion for Infrastructure Loan Funds, BNA
- 03/02/04 — Jeff Panel to Interview 2 Top Bidders for Sewer Plant Operator, The Courier-Journal Louisville, KY
- 03' 2004 — Project Upgrades WWTP's Capacity, WaterWorld
- 02/26/04 — As Election Approaches, American Public Shows Overwhelming Support for Clean Water Funding, Water World
- 02/25/04 — [North East Ohio Regional Sewer] District Recognized for Excellent Management, PR Newswire
- 02/22/04 — The Bills Are Coming Due, The Paducah Sun
- 02/20/04 — County Backs Partially Treated Sewage Policy, The Birmingham News
- 02/20/04 — Activists' Report Criticizes EPA Policies On Sewage Treatment, Seeks More Funds, BNA
- 02/19/04 — NRDC Sewage Report Recognizes Need for Clean Water Trust Fund, Water Strategist
- 02/18/04 — Sewage 'Blending' Stirs Anger, Seattle Post Intelligencer
- 02/15/04 — When it Rains, EPA Would Let Waste Pour, Chicago Tribune
- 02/13/04 — WEF and AMSA Release Utility Management Integration Guide, Waterworld
- 02/13/04 — Draft Blending Policy Generally Supported By State, Local Groups, Opposed by Activists, BNA
- 02/11/04 — Sewer Agencies' Poll Finds Public Support For Trust Fund to Bridge Infrastructure Gap, BNA
- 02/10/04 — AMSA, WEF Provide Support to EPA on Addition of Biosolids to Compost Definition, WaterWorld
- 02/09/04 — AMSA Fears "Election Politics" Will Block Contentious Blending Policy, Water Policy Report
- 02/09/04 — AMSA Cites Luntz Poll To Boost U.S. Funds For Water Infrastructure, Water Policy Report
- 02/09/04 — EPA Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Attacked as Violating Due Process, Water Policy Report
- 02/09/04 — EPA Data Suggest Decline in Frequency of Sanitary Sewer Overflows, Water Policy Report
- 02/09/04 — Our mission is "To meet the needs of present and future customers by providing quality water and wastewater service", Chesterfield Connections
- 02/02/04 — Bush Budget Would Trim
Community Policing, Philadelphia Inquirer
The following media outlets published this story in the online newspaper: ABC News, Newsday, Los Angeles Times (CA), San Jose Mercury News (CA), Bradenton Herald (FL), Miami Herald (FL), Columbus Ledger-Enquirer (GA), Macon Telegraph (GA), Belleville News-Democrat (IL), Fort Wayne News Sentinel (IN), Wichita Eagle (KS), MLive.com (MI), Duluth News Tribune (MN), Kansas City Star (MO), Biloxi Sun Herald (MS), Mountain Telegram (NC), Grand Forks Herald (ND), Dayton Daily News (OH), Rocky Akron Beacon Journal (OH), Centre Daily Times (PA), Penn Live (PA), Wilkes Barre Weekender (PA), Aberdeen American News (SD), News Journal (TX) - 01/28/04 — Mini Sewage Plant Promoted, The Cincinnati Enquirer
- 01/26/04 — AMSA Cites POTW Use of Assessment Tool to Boost Security Funding, Water Policy Report
- 01/14/04 — AMSA, Municipal Groups Send Letter to EPA in Support of Blending Policy, Water Strategist
- 01/13/04 — EPA Proposal Would Dilute Sewage With Treated Wastewater, Bay City Times (Michigan)
- 01/13/04 — Draft Guidance on Blending Attacked by 64 House Members in Letter to EPA, BNA