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Talk of the Towns Magazine Features Article from LaBella Engineers Alexander Retzlaff, PE, and Oliver Sugarman, EIT

“Navigating Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment: Common Municipal Challenges and Practical Strategies”

As communities grow and industrial activity evolves, many municipalities find themselves facing challenges with industrial wastewater pretreatment.

LaBella’s Water/Wastewater Engineer Alexander Retzlaff, PE, and Civil Engineer Oliver Sugarman, EIT, recently authored an article on the topic that was featured in the May/June 2026 issue of Talk of the Towns, a publication from the New York Association of Towns.

In their article titled “Navigating Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment: Common Municipal Challenges and Practical Strategies,” Retzlaff and Sugarman highlight the common challenges municipalities face with industrial wastewater pretreatment and outline practical solutions, including:

  • Clear, usable procedures
  • Monitoring and enforcement
  • Proactive communication
  • Consultant support

Thank you to the New York Association of Towns for featuring the article.

Read the full article