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
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
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
By Nikolay Voutchkov Brine valorization plants are the next step in the evolution of desalination technology, which opens a new horizon for wider use of desalination as a baseline source of drought-proof and environmentally and fiscally sustainable water supply. Over the past decade, the desalinationRead 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
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 National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) recognized the top-performing clean water utilities in the United States and honored outstanding leaders during a ceremony at the 2026 Utility Leadership Conference on July 15 in Cleveland, Ohio. President’s Award This President’s award is given toRead 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 Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) has issued an advisory regarding certain crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) tubing products being sold in the United States and Canada. PPI said following a review, certain PEX tubing products may not comply with and are not third-party certified to mandatoryRead More
By Ken Sansone & Valentina Marastoni-Bieser Over the past decade, PFAS have reshaped the drinking water regulatory landscape. The Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 5) revealed PFAS to be widely present in drinking water across the United States, adding to public outcry amid ongoingRead More
In June, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced more than $227 million in funding for American Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Villages to improve drinking water and wastewater services. EPA said the funding will help Tribal communities access safe and reliable drinking water andRead More
AMI Project Key in Reversing Non-Revenue Water, Restoring Public Trust One aspect of advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) that is attractive to water systems is the positive impact the technology can have on multiple aspects of the utility – from meter reading and data collection toRead More
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said it will release a draft guidance to help wastewater utilities, landowners and the public reduce risk from PFOA and PFOS in biosolids. EPA said it is taking a radically transparent approach by ensuring robust input is gathered toRead More
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