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City sells University Drive Sewer Project to Wastewater Utility

Tuesday, February 3 by Ray King

With construction completed on the University Drive Sewer Project, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday approved legislation transferring ownership and control of the project to Pine Bluff Wastewater Utility. A resolution authorized Mayor Vivian Flowers to execute a bill of sale and certificate of... Read More.

Pine Bluff Wastewater Utilities Stands Strong During Winter Storm and Shares Project Updates

Tuesday, January 27 by Luke Matheson

Winter weather took its toll on the Deltaplex over the weekend, prompting residents to keep a close watch on local utilities. One utility that weathered the storm without major issues was Pine Bluff Wastewater Utilities. General Manager Ken Johnson spoke with Deltaplex News on Tuesday to... Read More.

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Four Deltaplex Communities To Benefit From Water & Wastewater Financial Assistance

Wednesday, November 19 by Luke Matheson

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has announced an additional $153,974,230 in financial assistance for water and wastewater projects benefiting 52 entities across Arkansas. The announcement comes as part of the ongoing update to the Arkansas Water Plan. In 2023, Governor Sanders issued Executive Order 23-27, launching... Read More.

Pine Bluff Wastewater Utility Invests $400,000 in Sewer Line Project

Wednesday, November 19 by Greg

Trenchless technology aims to extend system lifespan, reduce maintenance disruptions The Pine Bluff Wastewater Utility has launched a new $400,000 infrastructure improvement project this year, continuing its investment in modernizing the city’s aging sewer system. The project utilizes the cured in place process, a trenchless technology... Read More.

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Arkansas Aviation Hall of Fame inductees include PB Wastewater Utility Manager Ken Johnson

Friday, November 8 by Alex Bivens

Pine Bluff Wastewater Utility General Manager Ken Johnson is one of three people who have been named to the Arkansas Aviation Hall of Fame by the Arkansas Aviation Historical Society. Joining Johnson are the late Marion B. Burton, who was an associate of the late... Read More.

Pine Bluff Wastewater Utility receives National Clean Water award

Friday, June 28 by Ray King

Pine Bluff Wastewater Utility has received the Peak Performance Platinum 15 Award from The National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA). This national recognition is given to PBWU for attaining 100% compliance with our wastewater discharge permit for fifteen (15) consecutive years. This is a monumental... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Wastewater Utility Manager talks services and equipment improvements

Friday, February 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

Pine Bluff Wastewater Utility Manager Ken Johnson on Wednesday reported that two of the 57 wastewater pumping stations that serve Pine Bluff have problems with power. Appearing on Talk Back Live with Floyd Donald, Johnson said this. He said one of the stations serves the Golf... Read More.

Grants and loans made for water and wastewater projects

Thursday, October 6 by Ray King

More than $140-million was awarded; last week to six water and wastewater projects, according to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper. The awards came from the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Commission. Included was a $2.38 million loan from the Clean Water Revolving Fund to relocate the... Read More.

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Arkansas City, McGehee get money for wastewater system improvements

Monday, April 4 by Ray King

Two cities in Southeast Arkansas have received economic development block grants to improve their wastewater systems. According to the McGehee Dermott Times-News, Arkansas City in Desha County received $300,000 and McGehee, also in Desha County, received $299,954 through the Community Development Block Grant Program for... Read More.

Pine Bluff Wastewater Utility joined Liberty Utilities to help fix leaks over weekend

Friday, February 26 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Due to the low pressure levels, Pine Bluff Wastewater Utility joined with Liberty Utilities over the weekend to find leaks that existed in the system while also managing wastewater. General manager Ken Johnson joined Deltaplex Friday to discuss their involvement. Johnson was asked... Read More.

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Star City Council OK’s contract for wastewater improvements

Thursday, August 13 by Ray King

The City Council at Star City on Monday approved a resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with a Conway firm for work to improve the Wastewater Treatment facility. Environmental Systems Inc., will be paid $1,593,810 for the work, according to the Lincoln... Read More.

Stories tagged with: wastewater

City sells University Drive Sewer Project to Wastewater Utility

Pine Bluff Wastewater Utilities Stands Strong During Winter Storm and Shares Project Updates

Four Deltaplex Communities To Benefit From Water & Wastewater Financial Assistance

Pine Bluff Wastewater Utility Invests $400,000 in Sewer Line Project

Arkansas Aviation Hall of Fame inductees include PB Wastewater Utility Manager Ken Johnson

Pine Bluff Wastewater Utility receives National Clean Water award

Pine Bluff Wastewater Utility Manager talks services and equipment improvements

Grants and loans made for water and wastewater projects

Arkansas City, McGehee get money for wastewater system improvements

Pine Bluff Wastewater Utility joined Liberty Utilities to help fix leaks over weekend

Star City Council OK’s contract for wastewater improvements

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