Articles by: WFM Staff

A recent string of cyber attacks on U.S. water systems underscores the threat the municipal water sector is facing and the criticality of emergency preparedness and cybersecurity measures. According to multiple news reports, cyber attacks across seven states last week were reported to the FederalRead More

The American Water Works Association’s (AWWA) 2026 Water Infrastructure Conference & Exposition (WIC) is heading to Indianapolis, Aug. 30 – Sept. 2. AWWA’s WIC is an intimate, hyper-focused event for water professionals seeking in-depth, personal conversations with experts in water infrastructure. WIC attendees will haveRead More

A report released on July 21 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) concluded that roughly 44 percent of water earmark funds for fiscal years 2022 and 2023, totaling more than $1 billion, had not been awarded as of SeptemberRead More

Carollo Engineers and industry partners have released a first-of-its-kind guidebook on evaluating and implementing artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in potable water reuse systems. Development of the guidebook was funded by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and it is now available via free download.Read More

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced $30 million in grant funding, under EPA’s Real Water Technical Assistance Initiative, to provide training and technical assistance that will improve water quality in small and rural communities across America. Supporting small water systems in their work to meet requirements of the Safe Drinking WaterRead More

The Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee voted unanimously to pass the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026, that would also reauthorize the Drinking Water and Clean Water State Revolving Funds (SRF) programs. The Water Resources Development Act is biennial legislation that authorizesRead 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

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

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

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