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
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
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
Garney recently named Anastasia Austin its vice president of financial planning, analysis and treasury. Bringing more than two decades of progressive leadership experience in finance, Austin will continue growing Garney’s core functions in forecasting, corporate budgeting, and cash flow planning, reporting directly to Garney’s chief financial officer. AustinRead More
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the availability of $10.8 million in grant funding to support training for the water sector workforce. The agency said enhancing recruitment and training for workers in the water sector is more important than ever in light ofRead More
On Aug. 18, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit upheld the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) designation of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), also known as Superfund. EPARead 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
Garney has released the second of its two-part documentary about the James River Crossing, a world-record-breaking pipeline project in Virginia. Completed for Hampton Roads Sanitation District’s (HRSD) Sustainable Water Initiative for Tomorrow (SWIFT) program, the James River Crossing involved the installation of a new sewageRead More
By Hagai Galili The wave of cyberattacks that became public in late July 2026 targeting municipal water systems across 12 states has exposed both a financial and operational risk for water utility leadership. Attackers compromised internet-facing digital controllers (the automated switches that manage physical equipment)Read More
Global water technology company Xylem announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire the Cornell Pump and Roper Pump businesses from Indicor for $1.46 billion. Xylem said the acquisition will expand its ability to serve a broader range of mission-critical industrial applications, noting itsRead More
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Fitch: Water systems vary in ability to handle Colorado River cuts 
EPA releases new guidance for water systems on lead exposure 
City of Toronto selects Stantec for new treatment facility 
Garney welcomes new VP of financial planning 
EPA to make $10.8 million grant available for recruitment, training 
