Water Management

Choked Water Supply Opened with 70-mile HDPE Pipeline

Choked Water Supply Opened with 70-mile HDPE Pipeline

Pipe Selection, Rehab & Replacement August 21, 2026 at 11:35 am

By Steve Cooper The Randall Regional Waterline Project will provide a high-capacity potable water transmission line that stretches 72 miles across the prairie in southeastern South Dakota.  The new pipeline will enable the Randall Community Water District (RCWD) in Lake Andes, South Dakota, to supplyRead More

Garney releases Part 2 of James River Crossing documentary

Garney releases Part 2 of James River Crossing documentary

Water Management August 21, 2026 at 9:05 am

Garney has released the second of its two-part documentary about the James River Crossing, a world-record-breaking pipeline project in Virginia. Completed for Hampton Roads Sanitation District’s (HRSD) Sustainable Water Initiative for Tomorrow (SWIFT) program, the James River Crossing involved the installation of a new sewageRead More

Xylem purchasing pump businesses from Indicor in major acquisition

Xylem purchasing pump businesses from Indicor in major acquisition

Water Management August 19, 2026 at 1:15 pm

Global water technology company Xylem announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire the Cornell Pump and Roper Pump businesses from Indicor for $1.46 billion. Xylem said the acquisition will expand its ability to serve a broader range of mission-critical industrial applications, noting itsRead More

Lakes Mead, Powell drop to record lows within a week

Lakes Mead, Powell drop to record lows within a week

Water Management August 19, 2026 at 11:05 am

The two largest water reservoirs in the United States — Lake Mead in Colorado and Lake Powell, covering parts of southern Utah and northern Arizona — each hit record low water levels within a week. In addition to being the largest water reservoirs in theRead More

Carollo designing new reclamation facility in Odessa, Texas

Carollo designing new reclamation facility in Odessa, Texas

Water Management August 17, 2026 at 11:45 am

The City of Odessa, Texas, has selected Carollo Engineers to provide engineering services during construction at its Bob Derrington Water Reclamation Plant (BDWRP), which is in need of upgrades due to aging infrastructure. Carollo said the project will support Odessa’s goal to modernize the facilityRead More

A Deep Dive into the Power of Dashboards

A Deep Dive into the Power of Dashboards

Technology Perspectives, Water Management August 17, 2026 at 11:15 am

By Erik Larsen Water and wastewater plant operators need to turn large amounts of data into decisions to see what matters and when, without hunting through spreadsheets or navigating between disconnected systems. One of the quickest ways to do this is to use good dashboardsRead More

EPA releases new state agency guidance to identify ‘systemic issues’ at water systems

EPA releases new state agency guidance to identify ‘systemic issues’ at water systems

Water Management August 17, 2026 at 10:29 am

On Aug. 13, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released what it’s calling an important guidance document for state partners that are working to ensure public water systems are meeting drinking water standards. EPA said the guidance is meant to encourage proactive steps to strengthenRead More

AWWA urges Congress to expand cybersecurity measures

AWWA urges Congress to expand cybersecurity measures

Water Management August 10, 2026 at 11:15 am

On Aug. 5, the American Water Works Association submitted a letter to Congressional leaders urging strong federal support for water utilities following cyber attacks on multiple water systems in recent weeks. “Recent cybersecurity attacks on water utilities across multiple states underscore the need to furtherRead More

EPA hosts roundtable on water workforce

EPA hosts roundtable on water workforce

Washington Report, Water Management August 10, 2026 at 10:35 am

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) convened a roundtable on Aug. 4 focused on the water workforce and how to better recruit and retain individuals into meaningful careers in water. The roundtable also concentrated on identifying opportunities where EPA can work to reduce barriers andRead More

Measure more. Know more. Replace less — with Cordonel®

Measure more. Know more. Replace less — with Cordonel®

Advertorial, AMR/AMI August 7, 2026 at 12:51 pm

Commercial and industrial (C&I) customers represent some of your utility’s highest-revenue accounts. When those meters lose accuracy or require frequent maintenance, the impact extends beyond a single account – it affects revenue, operational efficiency and long-term asset performance. Xylem’s Sensus Cordonel® ultrasonic static meter isRead More