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Last week, Aclara Technologies finalized an agreement with the City of Munroe Falls in Northeast Ohio, to deploy its STAR network meter-reading solution to local residents. In addition, other Ohio cities using Aclara?s STAR network include Berea, Bexley, Middletown, Newark, Springboro, Sylvania and Wooster.

The board of directors of McKim & Creed, Inc., has announced that John T. Lucey, Jr., P.E., has been named the company?s next president and CEO, effective Nov. 1, 2014. Lucey was previously executive vice president of engineering and business development at Heckmann Water Resources (now Nuverra Environmental Solutions).

The National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO) and the Environmental Research Systems Institute, Inc. (ESRI) have collaborated on the incorporation of Pipeline Assessment Certification Program (PACP) data and code structure for storage of condition and asset information in geographical databases.

Integrated management, strong stakeholder collaboration and stable infrastructure funding are the three strategic pillars of the newest California Water Plan, a comprehensive report that addresses all aspects of the state’s complex network of water resources.

Badger Meter has released an update for its EyeOnWater consumer mobile app. The app is available for customers of water utilities that have implemented the BEACON Advanced Metering Analytics (AMA) solution.

Pure Technologies has announced the appointment of David Burke, P.E. as vice president for its southeast region. Burke brings more than 27 years of experience at the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission to his new role with Pure.

Last week, Los Angeles engineering design firm AECOM Technology Corp., finalized its acquisition of rival URS Corp., completing a $6-billion deal that makes it the largest publicly traded company in Los Angeles.

Innovyze has announced that the Portland Water Bureau (PWB) in Oregon has chosen the company?s industry-leading InfoWater to support its large-scale, enterprise-wide geospatial water distribution network modeling and management needs.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently recognized the 2014 WaterSense Partners of the Year for their commitment to promoting water efficiency and strengthening the drought resiliency of communities across the country.

The Design Build Institute of America (DBIA) has announced its 2014 Project of the Year and National Award of Excellence winners. Among the recipients was the Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department in Tucson, Ariz.