Articles by: WFM Staff

The Water Research Foundation (WRF) is funding 19 new research projects through its Research Priority Program totaling $4.9 million and is seeking volunteer project participants. The WRF said this strategic research program enables the foundation to address broadly relevant subscriber issues, challenges and opportunities with targeted research.Read More

System Owners Keenly Aware of the Importance of Condition Assessment in Preventing Catastrophic Problems By Mike Kezdi Water system owners have long known that certain vintage pressurized concrete pipes can break at a moment’s notice. When looking at concrete pressure pipe for water applications thereRead More

2025 Event in Scottsdale to Highlight Western U.S. Water Funding Challenges, Differential Rate Structures, Colorado River Cuts, Customer Affordability & Federal Funding The 2025 Water Finance Conference is hosting its eleventh annual event Aug. 5-6 in Scottsdale, Arizona, at SkySong: The ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center.Read More

Earlier this month, Florida became the second state in the U.S. to ban the addition of fluoride to public water systems. The measure became official when Gov. Ron DeSantis signed SB 700, known as the Florida Farm Bill, into law on May 15. As reportedRead More

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

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

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

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

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 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