The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $272 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the city of Columbia, Tennessee, to help expand its drinking water capacity. Known as “Muletown,” the city of Columbia has a population of about 50,000. EPARead More
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $272 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the city of Columbia, Tennessee, to help expand its drinking water capacity. Known as “Muletown,” the city of Columbia has a population of about 50,000. EPARead 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
By Meg Waters With perpetually lean budgets and tight staffing, water and wastewater utilities tend to stay on legacy billing systems well past their prime. A major system upgrade is a heavy lift, and if what a utility is doing is still working—more or less—thenRead More
The Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) has released “The Crisis Beneath Us: The Urgent Need to Invest in Michigan’s Water Infrastructure,” a report documenting the scale of Michigan’s water infrastructure funding crisis and calling on state leaders to establish a sustainable, statewide funding strategy. TheRead More
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $272 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the city of Columbia, Tennessee, to help expand its drinking water capacity. Known as “Muletown,” the city of Columbia has a population of about 50,000. EPARead More
Usalco, a provider of advanced water treatment chemistries and performance solutions, has acquired SENTRY™ Water Monitoring, a provider of real-time bio-electrode monitoring technology for municipal and industrial wastewater treatment. Usalco said the acquisition integrates SENTRY’s technology, customers, and team into Usalco’s Digital Solutions Division andRead More
By Meredith Emmerich Over the past decade, water and wastewater utilities have made significant strides in modernizing their infrastructure. Foundational tools like SCADA, GIS, asset management systems and smart metering are now standard in many operations. Yet, as we talk with utility leaders across theRead 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
Smarter Revenue Collection: How Your Billing Practices Can Affect Costs, Customer Service 
Great Lakes Water Authority calls for statewide funding strategy in Michigan following task force report 
Tennessee city gets $272 million WIFIA loan, EPA announces 
Usalco acquires SENTRY 
The Next Phase of Digital Transformation for Water Utilities Smarter Revenue Collection: How Your Billing Practices Can Affect Costs, Customer Service Great Lakes Water Authority calls for statewide funding strategy in Michigan following task force report Tennessee city gets $272 million WIFIA loan, EPA announces 
LA financing authority gets WIFIA loan for drinking water upgrades 
