Articles by: WFM Staff

On Oct. 8, the Biden-Harris Administration issued a final rule requiring drinking water systems across the country to identify and replace lead pipes within 10 years. The Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) will also require more rigorous testing of drinking water and a lowerRead More

Several organizations representing drinking water and wastewater utilities recently wrote to both presidential candidates, urging them both to support funding for the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) at the Department of Health and Human Services. The letters to Vice President Kamala Harris andRead More

WaterISAC and the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced the release of a new, joint information bulletin for water and wastewater utility owners and operators. Issued quarterly, the National Security Information Sharing Bulletin (ISB) is intended for utility owners and operators to provide information onRead More

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) will hold public meetings to get community input on mid- and long-term solutions to improve Jackson, Mississippi’s drinking water system. EPA said the feedback will assist in the agency’s oversight of the drinking water system. TheRead More

Core & Main Inc. (NYSE: CNM) recently announced changes to its executive leadership team. Jack Schaller, president, has announced that he will transition to a role as executive vice president. Given the strong performance under his leadership, Schaller has committed to ensuring the ongoing successRead More

AqueoUS Vets has been awarded a project by PCL Construction under a construction management at risk (CMAR) contract for the South Adams County Water and Sanitation District, in Commerce City, Colorado, to enhance PFAS treatment capabilities. Through its “Concept to Commission” approach, AqueoUS Vets will assistRead More

The Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) recently announced the election of its new Board of Directors. AMWA said the distinguished leaders represent some of the nation’s largest and most innovative public water utilities. The new members joining the AMWA Board of Directors, effective Oct.Read More

In response to the ongoing emergency management crisis affecting the southeastern United States from Hurricane Helene , David LaFrance, CEO of the American Water Works Association released the following statement: “The loss of life and unimaginable devastation throughout the southeastern United States brought by HurricaneRead More

A recent peer review for the water sector from credit ratings agency Fitch Ratings’ shows the sector is holding steady overall despite the delayed effects of inflation that have hit U.S. water utilities harder over the last year. According to Fitch, water and sewer systemRead More

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced the availability of $49 million in new technical assistance funding to help rural, small and Tribal communities address critical wastewater and water quality challenges. The new funding will be awarded to technical assistance providers who will helpRead More