Articles by: WFM Staff

EPA chief Zeldin visits Potomac Interceptor collapse site

EPA chief Zeldin visits Potomac Interceptor collapse site

Washington Report, Water Management March 5, 2026 at 11:09 am

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin visited the site of the Potomac Interceptor collapse on Feb. 25 for an in-person look at the repair process. The visit included a briefing on the latest plans, developments and timeline for full repair and environmental remediation.Read More

Which component of data centers presents the most risk for water?

Which component of data centers presents the most risk for water?

Water Management March 2, 2026 at 8:15 am

A new report published by Bluefield Research suggests that the biggest risk to water infrastructure is not happening on-site within data center facilities, but rather at electric power plants. Titled The Water-Power Nexus: How Data Centers are Reshaping the U.S. Water Landscape, the report explainsRead More

Azuria acquires Waterline Renewal Technologies

Azuria acquires Waterline Renewal Technologies

Rehab & Replacement, Water Management February 27, 2026 at 2:15 pm

Azuria Water Solutions announced that its portfolio of solutions is growing with the addition of Waterline Renewal Technologies, a significant acquisition in the trenchless rehabilitation market. Based in Ottawa, Illinois, the Waterline Renewal Technologies portfolio of companies deliver advanced infrastructure rehabilitation solutions through a nationwide distributionRead More

When replacing a customer-side lead or galvanized steel service line, a small hole is drilled through the basement wall prior to pulling the copper line from the inside below ground and out to the curb stop connection.

Association offering service line training program for contractors, utilities

Rehab & Replacement, Water Management February 27, 2026 at 11:45 am

The Copper Development Association (CDA) is now offering its Do It Proper with Copper training program, a no-cost, expert-led educational initiative designed to help communities plan and execute lead service line replacement projects. CDA said the training is meant to provide practical guidance on the properRead More

Carollo names new digital water technical practice director

Carollo names new digital water technical practice director

Water Management February 26, 2026 at 2:31 pm

Carollo Engineers recently announced the appointment of Jennifer Steffens as digital water technical practice director. Carollo said Steffens’ expertise will enhance the company’s capabilities in translating complex utility data into actionable intelligence for water, wastewater and stormwater operations. Steffens has 20 years of experience deliveringRead More

Jammin’4Water benefit concert officially joins WEF program

Jammin’4Water benefit concert officially joins WEF program

Water Management February 25, 2026 at 7:15 am

The Water Environment Federation (WEF), a not-for-profit, nonpartisan organization providing water professionals with the latest in education and training, recently announced that Jammin’4Water will join the WEF events portfolio as the signature community benefit event leading into WEFTEC. Born from a spontaneous jam session amongRead More

Aspen Institute study presents strategy for U.S. water sustainability

Aspen Institute study presents strategy for U.S. water sustainability

Water Management February 23, 2026 at 9:35 am

A new strategy report published by the Aspen Institute in February provides a comprehensive roadmap for strengthening water security and resiliency across the United States. The Aspen National Water Strategy, published by the Aspen Institute’s Energy & Environment Program, aims to ensure that communities, economies andRead More

Carollo, CDM Smith team to design advanced treatment upgrades for Florida county

Carollo, CDM Smith team to design advanced treatment upgrades for Florida county

Rehab & Replacement, Water Management February 23, 2026 at 7:15 am

Carollo Engineers, in association with CDM Smith, has been selected by Broward County, Florida, to design comprehensive water treatment and transmission infrastructure upgrades to address Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in the county’s groundwater supplies. A press release from Carollo notes the multi-faceted project isRead More

Mojave groundwater project selected for WIFIA loan

Mojave groundwater project selected for WIFIA loan

Private Financing / P3s, Water Finance February 19, 2026 at 1:15 pm

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has selected the Mojave Groundwater Bank – Northern Pipeline Project to submit an application for a low-interest loan of up to $194 million to fund capital costs under the federal Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program. TheRead More

Azuria Water Solutions announces acquisition of Caliagua, Inc.

Azuria Water Solutions announces acquisition of Caliagua, Inc.

Rehab & Replacement, Water Management February 19, 2026 at 9:05 am

Azuria Water Solutions has announced the acquisition of Anaheim, California-based construction company Caliagua, Inc. According to a press release from Azuria, Caliagua has been at the forefront of constructing, rehabilitating, and modernizing water and wastewater systems in communities across California since Since 1978. The companyRead More