Alex Cossin

1 week ago | stormwater.com | Alex Cossin |Katie Johns

This year’s class of Emerging Leaders span careers in technical services to education. Each year, SWS recognizes a group of young professionals, and while we rebranded the program to Emerging Leaders this year, the idea is the same as years past. The program seeks to recognize rising stars in the industry, and this year is no exception. This year’s class ranges in profession and expertise, but they are all poised to lead the stormwater industry into its next generation.

2 weeks ago | stormwater.com | Alex Cossin

What is an illicit discharge? An illicit discharge is any discharge to a municipal storm sewer system (storm drains, pipes and ditches) that is not composed entirely of stormwater. These discharges can occur in several ways including companies or residences with waste pipes tapped into stormwater pipes or individual use of storm drain inlets to dispose of waste. According to the New York Department of Transportation (DOT), anything other than stormwater in storm sewers is illegal.

2 weeks ago | stormwater.com | Alex Cossin

Hurricane season starts on June 1, 2025, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) stated that it “is not ready,” according to an internal agency review and reported by CNN. The internal review conducted by FEMA was reportedly ordered by the new acting Administrator David Richardson as part of a problem-solving exercise. The review, obtained by CNN, stated that the agency has transitioned into a smaller footprint and that the intent for this hurricane season is not fully understood.

2 weeks ago | waterworld.com | Alex Cossin

The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed a tax and spending bill on May 22, 2025, with a 215-214 vote. The Senate is next in line to review the budget package. According to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO), the budget would add roughly $3.8 trillion to the deficit over 10 years. The budget could change as it makes its way through the Senate.

2 weeks ago | waterworld.com | Alex Cossin

Microbial electrosynthesis (MES) is a process in which microorganisms use electricity to convert carbon dioxide (CO2) into useful chemicals or fuels. MES provides a novel route for the generation of valuable products from things like water and wastewater. This process combines multiple disciplines, from microbiology to electrochemistry and renewable energy. This emerging technology is being used as a CO2 sequestration method to address climate change.