by Leslie Kimble | Jun 3, 2026
On January 18, 2024, the water tank in Muleshoe, Texas, overflowed for about 30 to 45 minutes. Operators investigated and discovered that hackers had remotely logged into the town’s industrial control system (SCADA) and manipulated the pump settings....
by Southwest EFC | Feb 6, 2025
Cities purify millions of gallons of drinking and wastewater daily. This incredible process happens behind the scenes, day and night. Let’s take a closer look at the processes that make it all possible! LINKS How City Water Purification Works: Drinking and...
by Southwest EFC | Feb 3, 2025
Ever wonder where your water comes from, or where it even goes once you used it? Watch to learn! LINKS How Your Home Plumbing Works
by Southwest EFC | Feb 3, 2025
The Stickney Water Reclamation Plant in Illinois is one of the largest wastewater-treatment facilities in the world, serving about 2.3 million people and cleaning an average of 700 million gallons of wastewater a day. During rainfall, the facility can handle a...
by Southwest EFC | Jan 30, 2024
The resources in this guide will help you identify students who might have an interest in a career in the water industry, provide students with resources about water careers, and build curriculum, lessons, or events that introduce them to water professionals and...