Johnson County Wastewater (JCW) is responsible for the safe collection, transportation and treatment of wastewater generated by our community. Our work supports the protection of …

Wastewater (or waste water) is water generated after the use of drinking water, fresh water, raw water, or saline water in a variety of deliberate applications or processes. [1]: 1 Another …

At what point does wastewater become water? are you willing to consume recycled water? Questions?

Nov 21, 2025 · wastewater treatment, the removal of impurities from wastewater, or sewage, before it reaches aquifers or natural bodies of water such as rivers, lakes, estuaries, and oceans.

Wastewater treatment protects human and ecological health from waterborne diseases. Since the early 1970s, effluent water quality has improved at Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs) …

Jan 8, 2025 · Wastewater, often referred to as sewage, is water that has been contaminated by human activity and is typically sent for sewage treatment to be cleaned and returned to the …

Proper wastewater treatment helps prevent these diseases, protects drinking water sources, and supports the overall health of communities by removing harmful pathogens and toxic chemicals.

Wastewater introduces a toxic cocktail of contaminants that threaten our food and water security as well as marine species. What’s in wastewater? Pathogens, pharmaceuticals, microplastics, …

As the ability to detect and address emerging contaminants has improved, environmental regulations have tightened, and public opinion on pollution has changed, the wastewater …

1 day ago · The wastewater industry saw a robust news cycle in 2025. A changing of presidential administration's ushered in a plethora of regulatory actions with a focus on PFAS and varying …