Articles by: WFM Staff

NRWA urges end to shutdown amid Circuit Rider funding stop

NRWA urges end to shutdown amid Circuit Rider funding stop

Washington Report, Water Finance October 31, 2025 at 1:05 pm

The National Rural Water Association (NRWA), which supports water and wastewater professionals that serve small and rural communities in the United States, said without additional funding, it will receive a “stop work order” on Nov. 1 for its water Circuit Rider program. “The National RuralRead More

WSSC Water opens expanded $38 million water quality lab

WSSC Water opens expanded $38 million water quality lab

Water Management October 30, 2025 at 10:15 am

In October, WSSC Water officially opened an upgraded and expanded water quality lab, a $38 million investment that the utility said will increase its ability to monitor and protect water quality for 1.9 million residents in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties. WSSC Water‘s original labRead More

American Water, Essential Utilities to combine in massive private water merger

American Water, Essential Utilities to combine in massive private water merger

Private Financing / P3s, Water Management October 28, 2025 at 10:45 am

American Water Works Company, Inc. and Essential Utilities, Inc. announced this week that each company’s board of directors has unanimously approved a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock, tax-free merger. The move will position the combined company as a leading regulated water and wastewater utility in theRead More

Arcadis, NYC to develop tap card system for Lead and Copper Rule compliance

Arcadis, NYC to develop tap card system for Lead and Copper Rule compliance

Water Management October 27, 2025 at 9:15 am

Arcadis recently announced it will be developing a Tap Card Management System (TCMS) for the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations (BWSO). The TCMS will be developed to help New York City comply with EPA’s Lead andRead More

EPA releases new cyber resources for water systems

EPA releases new cyber resources for water systems

Water Management October 24, 2025 at 2:05 pm

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Thursday released new and updated planning tools that water systems across the country can use to help prevent and respond to cybersecurity incidents. These tools will help all public water systems protect access to safe water and aidRead More

Bluefield: U.S. midstream water market for oil and gas is expanding

Bluefield: U.S. midstream water market for oil and gas is expanding

Water Finance October 22, 2025 at 2:05 pm

A new report by Bluefield Research suggests that the U.S. midstream water market for oil and gas is projected to reach a total of $156 billion between 2025 to 2030 with an average of over $26 billion per year at a 2.1% compound annual growth rate. AccordingRead More

Advanced Drainage Systems acquires water management business

Advanced Drainage Systems acquires water management business

Water Management October 22, 2025 at 7:15 am

Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS), Inc. (NYSE: WMS), manufacturer in the stormwater and onsite wastewater industries, has announced it has entered into a definitive stock purchase agreement under which it will acquire the water management business of Norma Group SE (DAX: NOEJ), known as National DiversifiedRead More

Special Report: Getting the Drop on Water System Pain Points

Special Report: Getting the Drop on Water System Pain Points

Failing infrastructure, rising costs and water quality concerns consistently plague municipal water/wastewater systems. In this complimentary Special Report, we explore innovative, practical solutions so you can get the drop on water system pain points. Featuring articles from expert contributors and sponsors Bentley Systems, Kamstrup, Mueller andRead More

Massachusetts city, Veolia enter new 10-year agreement for wastewater services

Massachusetts city, Veolia enter new 10-year agreement for wastewater services

Private Financing / P3s, Water Management October 20, 2025 at 11:45 am

Veolia announced it has entered into a new 10-year agreement to continue operation of the wastewater treatment plant for the City of Holyoke, Massachusetts, providing environmental security and professional operation for nearly 40,000 homes and businesses along the Connecticut River. Holyoke will become the firstRead More

120Water bolsters leadership team

120Water bolsters leadership team

Water Management October 20, 2025 at 11:15 am

120Water recently announced new additions to its leadership team, with Mitchell Hensley being promoted to senior vice president of product management and strategy, Josh Hawley joining as new director of water utility services and Dan Harris as director of partnerships. 120Water is a digital waterRead More