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 City of Cadillac, Michigan, has selected a energy technology provider Schneider Electric and Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) provider Budderfly to modernize critical municipal infrastructure, lower energy costs and improve resilience against power disruptions. Budderfly will invest approximately $4.4 million in the project, enabling infrastructure upgrades with no upfront costRead More
Puerto Rico Gov. Jenniffer González-Colón announced Sept. 2 that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) approved an additional drought disaster declaration for the territory, designating three municipalities as primary disaster areas and 16 additional municipalities as contiguous areas. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, nearly 70%Read More
The City of Claremore, Oklahoma, in coordination with the Claremore Public Works Authority, recently announced the completion of $28 million in water quality improvements at its water treatment plant. Claremore is a growing community of more than 20,000 residents in Rogers County, Oklahoma. The city operatesRead More
A new analysis from global water market data firm Bluefield Research said U.S. federal water infrastructure funding is set to plummet roughly 63% between fiscal year 2026 and fiscal year 2027, dropping from $23.4 billion to an estimated $8.6 billion. But Bluefield said there’s moreRead More
The Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) recently concluded its annual Board of Directors election, with the association’s members voting to add two new directors, while four others were re-elected. The newly elected board members are Randy Conner, Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Water Management,Read More
Damage to the utility lines beneath America’s feet costs the U.S. economy an estimated $83.2 billion every year — more than $227 million every day — according to a landmark report released Aug. 13 by Common Ground Alliance (CGA). The new estimate is nearly three times the widelyRead More
On Aug. 31, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $11.75 million in grant funding for 10 midsize and large drinking water systems to boost resiliency against cybersecurity threats and extreme weather events. This funding will support 10 projects and will come from the MidsizeRead More
In response to prolonged drought conditions across the western United States, the federal government on Aug. 21 announced mandatory water cuts to the Colorado River for the Lower Basin states of California, Nevada and Arizona. The mandatory cuts require the Lower Basin states to implementRead More
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released two new guidance documents to help drinking water systems that are working to keep their communities safe from lead. The two documents, Access Tips and Service Line Inventory Tips, provide practical information to help water systems and states implement the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI). Read More
The City of Toronto has selected Stantec to provide design and construction administration services for its new High Rate Treatment Facility (HRTF). The project will help reduce combined sewer overflows and improve water quality in the Lower Don River, Taylor-Massey Creek and along Toronto’s InnerRead More
Michigan city, Schneider Electric partner on energy efficiency project 
Puerto Rico drought persists as disaster declaration expanded 
Progressive design-build key in Oklahoma utility’s treatment upgrades 
Bluefield analysis breaks down anticipated federal funding ‘cliff,’ factors 
AMWA adds new board members 
