The Water Environment Federation (WEF) proudly announces that Braden Milford has won the 2018 U.S. Stockholm Junior Water Prize (SJWP), the nation’s most prestigious youth competition for water-related research. Milford, a student at Cascia Hall Preparatory School in Tulsa, Okla., developed a system using naturally occurring bacteria to remove heavyRead More

Badger Meter, a global manufacturer of flow measurement control and communications solutions has announced the launch of its next generation E-Series Ultrasonic meters for commercial applications. The new meters will be available in 3- and 4-in. sizes. Badger Meter E-Series Ultrasonic meters are designed for high measurement accuracy and long-term reliability.Read More

The Senate Appropriations Committee has approved its version of FY19 EPA spending legislation that would maintain level funding for the Drinking Water and Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) programs, as well as the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program.  The full Senate could vote on the spending bill later thisRead More

The American Water Works Association is applauding the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee for introducing a bipartisan Farm Bill that recognizes the importance of protecting drinking water sources from nutrient runoff. AWWA singled out Chairman Pat Roberts, Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow, and Sen. Sherrod Brown for their commitment to protecting sourceRead More

Mueller Water Products, Inc., announced the release of a “smarter” hydrant at the American Water Works Association’s (AWWA) ACE18 conference in Las Vegas this month. The new hydrant provides life-saving fire protection and also monitors pressure and detects leaks in the water distribution system, 24 hours a day, seven daysRead More

The International Water Services Flushability Group (IWSFG), a group of dedicated water professionals seeking to protect customers by providing clear guidance on what should and shouldn’t be flushed down the toilet, released its official Flushability Specifications, in an effort to curb the problem of improperly flushed objects; a widespread problemRead More

Comcast’s Internet of Things (IoT) service, machineQ, and water technology company, Neptune Technology Group, has announced it has collaborated on an IoT solution designed to accelerate Smart City projects focused on advanced water metering and infrastructure (AMI). The solution, which is now available, combines machineQ’s LoRaWAN network and connectivity platform, withRead More

Neptune Technology Group Inc. has released a new cloud-based data management platform designed exclusively for the unique needs of water utilities. Using Neptune 360, a data management platform delivered as a service, water utilities can maintain their focus on the business of water. The system is accessible anytime, anywhere throughRead More

Mueller Water Products, Inc. has announced it is launching the Super Centurion A-403 Fire Hydrant, designed to be installed and maintained by one person. In addition, Mueller is expanding its 250/300 Resilient Wedge Gate Valve product line with a new end design. Super Centurion A-403 Fire Hydrant features a two-pieceRead More

How Digital Technology Can Be the Fundamental Agent of Change in the Modernization of Global Water Infrastructure By Gigi Karmous-Edwards & Will Sarni Global water infrastructure is underfunded. It is in need of repair, replacement and expansion to ensure access to water for sustained economic development, business growth and publicRead More