Articles by: WFM Staff

Water software company Trinnex has announced the launch of its leadCAST Predict, a new predictive modeling tool that the company says improves water utilities’ ability to optimize resources to achieve compliance with U.S. EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR). The tool is designed toRead More

The WateReuse Association has announced that the Biden administration has requested full and first-time funding for the Alternative Water Source Grants Pilot Program, which, when funded, will be the first nationwide water recycling program in the United States. Through the Alternative Water Source Grants PilotRead More

What the Scope of LCRR Compliance Work Will Consist of in 2023 & How Lead Has Impacted Public Trust of Water Systems In short, when it comes to complying with the U.S. EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR), water utilities have a lot onRead More

The Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) this week announced its support for a bicameral bill that it said would encourage and support the participation of drinking water and wastewater systems in the Water Information Sharing and Analysis Center (WaterISAC). The Water System Threat PreparednessRead More

Bentley Systems, Inc., has announced the call for nominations is open for its 2023 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure. The awards, which are judged by independent juries of industry experts, recognize infrastructure projects for digital advancements in infrastructure. The deadline for nominations is May 8,Read More

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced two Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loans totaling $115 million to Santa Clara Valley Water District in Santa Clara County, California, to improve resiliency of the system’s water infrastructure. The announcement marks the 99th and 100th loansRead More

The Cleveland Water Alliance (CWA) in February announced the launch of the Freshwater Innovation Fund, a venture capital fund focused on investments in water technology. Through the Fund, Cleveland Water Alliance aims to provide opportunities for innovators and investors to accelerate positive impact on globalRead More

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is releasing a memorandum that will require states to survey cybersecurity best practices at public water systems (PWSs). While some systems have taken important steps to improve their cybersecurity, a recent survey and reports of cyber attacks show thatRead More

Bentley Systems Inc. has announced the forthcoming retirements of founder Keith Bentley and chief investment officer David Hollister. Keith Bentley will step down as chief technology officer as of April 2023 and will assume the role of technology advisor through his anticipated retirement later inRead More

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (Metropolitan or MWD) has hired Brown and Caldwell to study alternative water conveyance options to provide supply diversity to the region during severe droughts. MWD’s mission is to ensure a safe and reliable water supply for the 19Read More