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 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
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
Utilities need lasting performance, dependable system insight and the confidence that every meter will continue delivering value for decades. That’s why more than 20 million iPERL® water meters have been deployed in communities worldwide. iPERL+® from Xylem’s Sensus builds on that proven foundation with theRead More
The City of Odessa, Texas, has selected Carollo Engineers to provide engineering services during construction at its Bob Derrington Water Reclamation Plant (BDWRP), which is in need of upgrades due to aging infrastructure. Carollo said project supports Odessa’s goal to modernize the facility while maintainingRead More
By Erik Larsen Water and wastewater plant operators need to turn large amounts of data into decisions to see what matters and when, without hunting through spreadsheets or navigating between disconnected systems. One of the quickest ways to do this is to use good dashboardsRead More
On Aug. 13, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released what it’s calling an important guidance document for state partners that are working to ensure public water systems are meeting drinking water standards. EPA said the guidance is meant to encourage proactive steps to strengthenRead More
Population-Band Metrics, Ohio Opportunity and the Next Wave of Water Utility Collaboration By Gregory M. Baird As Ohio’s water community gathers for the One Water Conference and more counties evaluate regional water and sewer feasibility, regionalization is moving from a theoretical governance option to aRead More
On Aug. 5, the American Water Works Association submitted a letter to Congressional leaders urging strong federal support for water utilities following cyber attacks on multiple water systems in recent weeks. “Recent cybersecurity attacks on water utilities across multiple states underscore the need to furtherRead More
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) convened a roundtable on Aug. 4 focused on the water workforce and how to better recruit and retain individuals into meaningful careers in water. The roundtable also concentrated on identifying opportunities where EPA can work to reduce barriers andRead More
A recent string of cyber attacks on U.S. water systems underscores the threat the municipal water sector is facing and the criticality of emergency preparedness and cybersecurity measures. According to multiple news reports, cyber attacks across seven states last week were reported to the FederalRead More
The American Water Works Association’s (AWWA) 2026 Water Infrastructure Conference & Exposition (WIC) is heading to Indianapolis, Aug. 30 – Sept. 2. AWWA’s WIC is an intimate, hyper-focused event for water professionals seeking in-depth, personal conversations with experts in water infrastructure. WIC attendees will haveRead More
A report released on July 21 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) concluded that roughly 44 percent of water earmark funds for fiscal years 2022 and 2023, totaling more than $1 billion, had not been awarded as of SeptemberRead More
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