By Jason Mumm The numbers that guide affordability policies in the water sector have been with us for decades. They are 2 percent of the median household income for wastewater, 2.5 percent for drinking water, and 4.5 percent combined; most practitioners have treated them asRead More
By Jason Mumm The numbers that guide affordability policies in the water sector have been with us for decades. They are 2 percent of the median household income for wastewater, 2.5 percent for drinking water, and 4.5 percent combined; most practitioners have treated them asRead More
The National Association of Water Companies (NAWC) said the 15 largest regulated, private water companies in the United States collectively invested nearly $6.8 billion in 2025, a significant increase over prior years. NAWC said the milestone in water infrastructure investment underscores the regulated, private waterRead More
Commercial and industrial (C&I) customers represent some of your utility’s highest-revenue accounts. When those meters lose accuracy or require frequent maintenance, the impact extends beyond a single account – it affects revenue, operational efficiency and long-term asset performance. Xylem’s Sensus Cordonel® ultrasonic static meter isRead More
By Laura Sproule Water distribution pipelines are underground, under pressure, and largely out of sight, which means deterioration is often undetected until a main breaks, or leaks surface, or water quality is compromised. Water utilities need to make the right capital investment for renewal decisions,Read More
The American Water Works Association (AWWA) has released its 2026 State of the Water Industry (SOTWI) Report, which shows that infrastructure renewal and replacement is the top challenge among water sector professionals. Financing for capital improvements followed behind at No. 2. The annual State of the Water IndustryRead More
By Steve Cooper The Randall Regional Waterline Project will provide a high-capacity potable water transmission line that stretches 72 miles across the prairie in southeastern South Dakota. The new pipeline will enable the Randall Community Water District (RCWD) in Lake Andes, South Dakota, to supplyRead More
The WateReuse Association (WateReuse) has released a new guidebook to help utilities, regulators and industry practitioners develop water reuse regulations tailored to state-specific needs. As water reuse continues to grow in importance nationwide, many states are seeking practical tools to navigate the complex, often non-linearRead More
Engineering and geospatial firm McKim & Creed announced it has welcomed Ashley Smart as regional program manager for asset management and smart utility solutions. Based in Austin, Smart will support clients across Texas and the South Central region, leading the growth and delivery of assetRead More
WEFTEC, the Water Environment Federation’s (WEF) premiere event, will return to New Orleans, Sept. 26-30 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. WEFTEC is the largest annual water quality conference in North America and more than 23,000 registrants and 1,000 exhibitors are expected in 2026.Read More
On Sept. 18, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $251 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the Las Virgenes-Triunfo Public Financing Authority in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, California, to make improvements to several drinking water treatment plants. EPARead More
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott last week directed the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) to compel major water users, including data centers, to comply with water use reporting requirements and to impose legal consequences for past and future failure to comply with state law. Major water users, includingRead More
By Brandon Festa & Jason Hackbarth A wastewater treatment plant has four distinct process environments joined by a common hydraulic path, and the media characteristics shift substantially at each stage. Raw influent arriving at headworks is often thick with grit, rags, and unpredictable debris. ByRead More
Stantec has announced Kari Shively has been appointed to oversee the company’s North American water business effective Oct. 1. Shively’s experience includes more than 33 years in the water sector, and a strong track record of leading complex, multidisciplinary teams that address growing demands onRead More
By Jarrod Gerbaud Water utilities across the United States are entering a historic period of infrastructure renewal. More than $50 billion in funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is helping communities modernize pipes, treatment facilities and distribution systems at an unprecedented pace. MaximizingRead More
Carollo Engineers has announced Anne Prudhel has been selected as the firm’s next president and CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2027. Prudhel will take over the company’s top leadership position from B. Narayanan, who is retiring at the end of 2027. Prudhel has 24 years ofRead More
Lisa Washington, CAE, executive director and CEO of the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA), has announced that she will retire in 2027, concluding more than 22 years with DBIA, including 17 years as its chief executive. Washington will continue to lead the organization while theRead More
WateReuse Association releases water reuse regulatory guidebook 
McKim & Creed welcomes new asset management team leader 
WEFTEC returns to New Orleans amid bevy of issues facing water 
LA financing authority gets WIFIA loan for drinking water upgrades 
Texas governor wants penalties for data centers that don’t report water use 
