Alex Cossin

Ohio

Associate Editor at Endeavor Business Media

Associate Editor at Wastewater Digest

Associate Editor at WaterWorld

Associate Editor at Storm Water Solutions

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Insights & Trends from ACE 2025

2 weeks ago | wwdmag.com | Bob Crossen |Mandy Crispin |Katie Johns |Alex Cossin

Bob CrossenBob Crossen is the editorial director for the Endeavor Business Media Water Group, which publishes WaterWorld, Wastewater Digest and Stormwater Solutions. Crossen graduated from Illinois State University in Dec. 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts in German and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. He worked for Campbell Publications, a weekly newspaper company in rural Illinois outside St. Louis for four years as a reporter and regional editor.
How value engineering is helping small systems secure big dollars

2 weeks ago | waterworld.com | Bob Crossen |Alex Cossin

James Rhoades highlights the significant pain point for small utilities: navigating bureaucratic funding processes while simultaneously managing day-to-day operations like billing and water line repairs. Benesch's approach to value engineering directly addresses this by streamlining what can typically be a lengthy process, minimizing the time burden on clients.
WWD announces 2025 Emerging Leaders

3 weeks ago | wwdmag.com | Bob Crossen |Alex Cossin

Discover the exceptional individuals recognized by Wastewater Digest as Emerging Leaders in the water industry for 2025, showcasing their contributions to sustainability, digital innovation, and community engagement. ID 86813601 @ Convisum | Dreamstime.comFor 2025, Wastewater Digest identified Emerging Leaders in the water industry who are going above and beyond in their respective roles.
From Lake Erie to the tap: How Cleveland gets its drinking water

3 weeks ago | waterworld.com | Alex Cossin

Water flowing from taps and down drains often goes overlooked and unnoticed. It is a commodity that has faded into our daily lives – it is expected. This is something those of us in the water sector have heard day in and day out. Drinking Water Week, which occurred from May 4-10 this year, gives residents an opportunity to go behind the scenes to see where their water comes from, how it is treated and how it is distributed.
Rising to the occasion: SWS announces 2025 Emerging Leaders

1 month 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.
What is illicit discharge?

1 month 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.
FEMA's preparedness for hurricane season under scrutiny

1 month 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.
Budget proposal raises concerns over cuts to water infrastructure funds

1 month 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.
What is microbial electrosynthesis?

1 month 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.
ASCE water report card

1 month ago | waterworld.com | Alex Cossin |Bob Crossen

Drinking water has earned a “C-” on the 2025 American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Report Card for America’s Infrastructure, which is the same score it received in 2021. ASCE released the report card grading America’s infrastructure on March 25, 2025, where the country received an overall grade of “C,” its highest ever score. The ASCE Report Card highlighted the need for funding and building more resilient infrastructure.