Articles by: WFM Staff

Ohio municipality launching $2.2 million smart meter project

Ohio municipality launching $2.2 million smart meter project

AMR/AMI, Water Management February 2, 2021 at 2:00 pm

The City of Ravenna, Ohio is investing in a $2.2 million smart water project. The city will work with manufacturer Master Meter and distributor Ferguson Waterworks to digitally transform its water system and fulfill Ravenna’s vision of 24/7 customer service for its 11,000 citizens whileRead More

NACWA, AMWA launch new campaign to reaffirm commitment to federal investment in water

NACWA, AMWA launch new campaign to reaffirm commitment to federal investment in water

The National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) and the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) today kicked off a new joint campaign that the two organizations are calling: Affordable Water, Resilient Communities. Local utilities and their customers face financial challenges after years of increasing local costs andRead More

Biden outlines stimulus plan including water rate assistance

Biden outlines stimulus plan including water rate assistance

Washington Report, Water Finance January 28, 2021 at 11:25 am

A $1.9 trillion COVID-19 economic stimulus plan outlined by President Joe Biden proposes billions of dollars to help low-income families pay water and other utility bills while also offering additional funds to supplement the budgets of state and local governments. Called the American Rescue Plan, the President-elect’s proposal includesRead More

AWWA names next president-elect

AWWA names next president-elect

Water Management January 28, 2021 at 7:23 am

The American Water Works Association’s Board of Directors has selected Joseph Jacangelo of Lovettsville, Va., as the Association’s next president-elect. Four vice presidents and a director-at-large were also selected during the Board’s annual winter meeting. Jacangelo will begin his term as president-elect in June at the conclusion ofRead More

ACE21 to proceed both in person and virtual

ACE21 to proceed both in person and virtual

Water Management January 26, 2021 at 9:03 am

The American Water Works Association’s (AWWA) Annual Conference & Exposition (ACE21) will commence this June with both in person and virtual formats. The conference is scheduled for June 13-16 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. In-person attendees can still count onRead More

Nominations open for 2021 US Water Prize

Nominations open for 2021 US Water Prize

Water Management January 25, 2021 at 9:37 am

The US Water Alliance has announced that the nomination process for US Water Prize 2021 is now open. Awarded on an annual basis, the US Water Prize celebrates outstanding achievement in the advancement of sustainable, integrated, and inclusive solutions to our nation’s water challenges. The AllianceRead More

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Radhika Fox appointed to lead EPA’s Office of Water

Washington Report, Water Management January 22, 2021 at 10:17 am

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the selection of US Water Alliance CEO Radhika Fox as the Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator for the Office of Water. Fox was a Day One Presidential Appointee in the Biden-Harris Administration. She will serve as the Acting AssistantRead More

King County to upgrade largest wastewater treatment plant in Pacific Northwest

King County to upgrade largest wastewater treatment plant in Pacific Northwest

Water Management January 21, 2021 at 2:25 pm

The King County Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) has awarded Stantec a five-year contract to lead the development and implementation of a program delivery plan, asset replacement and facility upgrades at the West Point Treatment Plant (WPTP) in Seattle, Wash. The Stantec team will assist theRead More

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AMWA: LCR revisions hit Federal Register

Water Management January 19, 2021 at 9:38 am

After being unveiled Dec. 22, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published the final Lead and Copper Rule revisions in the Jan. 15 Federal Register. The incoming Biden administration plans to review rules finalized in the closing days of the Trump administration that have not taken effect asRead More

City of Columbus to partner with Sensus on smart utility network

City of Columbus to partner with Sensus on smart utility network

AMR/AMI, Water Management January 18, 2021 at 9:19 am

The City of Columbus Department of Public Utilities has a long history of superior customer service dating back to 1871 and its first drinking water treatment facility at the confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers. Columbus is taking the next step in this journey byRead More