Water Finance

The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI), representing more than 200 member companies across the plastic pipe industry, is one group that recently congratulated Texas voters on approving Proposition 4 — a landmark measure that secures dedicated funding for the state’s water infrastructure without raising taxes.  Texas’ HouseRead More

By Ken Sansone & Kyla Tengdin Disbursements from the landmark Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) Products Liability Litigation settlements with 3M and DuPont began this past summer for eligible water systems that submitted claims documentation on time. For many systems, awards from these settlements willRead More

The Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) presented its 2025 Donald R. Boyd Award to Dr. Manny Teodoro, professor at the La Follette School of Public Affairs at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, at its 2025 Executive Management Conference, Oct. 26-29 in Austin, Texas. According toRead More

According to a new report from global water market research firm Bluefield Research, capital expenditure (CAPEX) for municipal reuse infrastructure and treatment systems are forecasted to average $47.1 billion (USD) from 2025 through 2035. Water reuse, the process of recycling treated wastewater for beneficial uses, representsRead More

The National Rural Water Association (NRWA), which supports water and wastewater professionals that serve small and rural communities in the United States, said without additional funding, it will receive a “stop work order” on Nov. 1 for its water Circuit Rider program. “The National RuralRead More

American Water Works Company, Inc. and Essential Utilities, Inc. announced this week that each company’s board of directors has unanimously approved a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock, tax-free merger. The move will position the combined company as a leading regulated water and wastewater utility in theRead More

A new report by Bluefield Research suggests that the U.S. midstream water market for oil and gas is projected to reach a total of $156 billion between 2025 to 2030 with an average of over $26 billion per year at a 2.1% compound annual growth rate. AccordingRead More

Failing infrastructure, rising costs and water quality concerns consistently plague municipal water/wastewater systems. In this complimentary Special Report, we explore innovative, practical solutions so you can get the drop on water system pain points. Featuring articles from expert contributors and sponsors Bentley Systems, Kamstrup, Mueller andRead More

Veolia announced it has entered into a new 10-year agreement to continue operation of the wastewater treatment plant for the City of Holyoke, Massachusetts, providing environmental security and professional operation for nearly 40,000 homes and businesses along the Connecticut River. Holyoke will become the firstRead More

The House and Senate were unable to resolve their differences over the FY2026 appropriations process and sent the federal government into a partial shutdown on Oct. 1. The House passed a GOP-led funding extension Sept. 19 primarily along party lines. It was a “clean” continuingRead More