Missouri Implements On-site Wastewater Treatment System Grant Program
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has established a grant program to assist private homeowners with on-site wastewater treatment systems. The initiative focuses on watersheds with identified nutrient-related water quality concerns.
The program provides pass-through funding to qualified nonprofits, which then implement the grant process for single-family homeowners. This targeted approach aims to reduce nutrient runoff from failing or inadequate septic systems.
By addressing on-site systems, the state is tackling a significant source of non-point source pollution. The program is part of a broader effort to improve water quality in sensitive areas where centralized sewer systems are not feasible.
This initiative highlights the importance of decentralized wastewater management in rural and suburban settings. It provides a practical solution for homeowners to upgrade their systems while contributing to the state's overall environmental goals.
Rapid Radicals Plans Great Lakes Technology Rollout
Milwaukee-based startup Rapid Radicals is preparing to deploy its modular "Torrent3" wastewater treatment technology across the Great Lakes region. The system, housed in shipping containers, is designed to treat wastewater significantly faster than conventional methods.
Source: WisBusiness
Smith & Loveless Debuts Advanced Treatment Tech at WEFTEC
During WEFTEC 2026, Smith & Loveless showcased a range of new wastewater treatment and pumping technologies, including advanced grit removal systems and membrane bioreactors designed to improve plant efficiency.
Source: Wastewater Digest (WWD)
Denton, Texas, Expands Pecan Creek Water Reclamation Plant
The City of Denton has officially begun an expansion of its Pecan Creek Water Reclamation Plant, featuring a new 75 MGD headworks and a 30 MGD membrane bioreactor (MBR) technology upgrade. This project is a response to the city’s rapid growth and the need for enhanced treatment efficiency.
Source: Water & Wastes Digest
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