Articles by: WFM Staff

Report: Non-revenue water costs U.S. utilities $6.4 billion annually

Report: Non-revenue water costs U.S. utilities $6.4 billion annually

Water Loss May 21, 2025 at 10:15 am

According to a recent report from global water market data and insights provider Bluefield Research, nearly one in five gallons — 19.5% — of treated drinking water in the United States is lost before it reaches customers or is improperly billed. Known as non-revenue waterRead More

Carollo releases non-technical book on water reuse

Carollo releases non-technical book on water reuse

Water Management May 20, 2025 at 2:35 pm

North American water engineering and consulting firm Carollo Engineers announced the launch of “The ABCs of Water Reuse,” an educational resource the company said is designed to demystify water reuse concepts for non-technical audiences. The book addresses the growing need for clear communication about waterRead More

EPA to keep current regulations for PFAS; proposes deadline extension

EPA to keep current regulations for PFAS; proposes deadline extension

Washington Report, Water Management May 19, 2025 at 7:05 am

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it will keep the current National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR) for perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS), which set nationwide limits for these “forever chemicals” in drinking water. The agency is committed to addressing PFOA andRead More

Oregon city selects Carollo to lead Storm Drainage System Master Plan

Oregon city selects Carollo to lead Storm Drainage System Master Plan

Water Management May 16, 2025 at 4:05 pm

The City of Cottage Grove has selected Carollo Engineers to develop a comprehensive Storm Drainage System Master Plan that will guide the city’s infrastructure planning and stormwater management strategy over the next 20 years. This initiative comes at a pivotal time for the city, whichRead More

Garney unveils new look

Garney unveils new look

Rehab & Replacement, Water Management May 15, 2025 at 11:56 am

Water and wastewater contractor Garney Construction has unveiled a new brand and logo that the company said is meant to reflect the evolution of its expanded capabilities and ability to take on complex projects. “This refreshed identity represents the standard we bring to every partRead More

In-Situ welcomes new principal technical consultant for water

In-Situ welcomes new principal technical consultant for water

Water Management May 6, 2025 at 8:45 am

In-Situ Inc., a provider of water quality and flow monitoring instrumentation, announced it is welcoming Melody White to the company as a new principal technical consultant. With more than 25 years of experience supporting water operators across the United States and internationally, White brings a wealth of knowledgeRead More

Zeldin outlines new EPA actions to combat PFAS

Zeldin outlines new EPA actions to combat PFAS

Washington Report, Water Management May 5, 2025 at 7:15 am

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin recently provided some details on upcoming agency action to address Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS). Zeldin announced a long list that included, in part, the designation of an agency lead for PFAS, the creation of effluent limitationsRead More

Stantec to design largest PFAS treatment system in Northwestern U.S.

Stantec to design largest PFAS treatment system in Northwestern U.S.

Water Management May 2, 2025 at 10:16 am

The City of Vancouver, Washington, has selected Stantec to design a treatment system to remove per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from a high-volume water station — with the goal of providing cleaner, more reliable drinking water for the community. Stantec will also provide engineering servicesRead More

EPA announces technical assistance for small, rural, tribal systems

EPA announces technical assistance for small, rural, tribal systems

Public Utility Finance, Water Finance May 1, 2025 at 3:43 pm

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $49 million in funding to technical assistance providers to help communities address wastewater challenges through the Rural, Small and Tribal Clean Water Technical Assistance Grant Program. This funding will be for projects helping hundreds of communities with wastewaterRead More

Gannett Fleming TranSystems announces rebranding

Gannett Fleming TranSystems announces rebranding

Water Management April 29, 2025 at 11:15 am

Engineering and infrastructure solutions provider Gannett Fleming TranSystems has announced it is rebranding to GFT. The new brand, the company said, is intended to reflect the integration of Gannett Fleming, TranSystems, and five recently acquired businesses into a unified national platform that delivers best-in-class infrastructureRead More