Water Management

Carollo Engineers and industry partners have released a first-of-its-kind guidebook on evaluating and implementing artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in potable water reuse systems. Development of the guidebook was funded by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and it is now available via free download.Read More

By Prinkesh Shah Over the past two years, PFAS regulation has been anything but settled. In 2024, EPA finalized the first national drinking water standards for PFOA, PFOS, and four additional PFAS compounds. In 2026, EPA proposed rescinding the standards for those four additional compoundsRead More

By Nikolay Voutchkov Brine valorization plants are the next step in the evolution of desalination technology, which opens a new horizon for wider use of desalination as a baseline source of drought-proof and environmentally and fiscally sustainable water supply. Over the past decade, the desalinationRead More

By Laura Sproule Water distribution pipelines are underground, under pressure, and largely out of sight, which means deterioration is often undetected until a main breaks, or leaks surface, or water quality is compromised. Water utilities need to make the right capital investment for renewal decisions,Read More

The National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) recognized the top-performing clean water utilities in the United States and honored outstanding leaders during a ceremony at the 2026 Utility Leadership Conference on July 15 in Cleveland, Ohio. President’s Award This President’s award is given toRead More

Utilities need lasting performance, dependable system insight and the confidence that every meter will continue delivering value for decades. That’s why more than 20 million iPERL® water meters have been deployed in communities worldwide. iPERL+® from Xylem’s Sensus builds on that proven foundation with theRead More

The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) has issued an advisory regarding certain crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) tubing products being sold in the United States and Canada. PPI said following a review, certain PEX tubing products may not comply with and are not third-party certified to mandatoryRead More

By Ken Sansone & Valentina Marastoni-Bieser Over the past decade, PFAS have reshaped the drinking water regulatory landscape. The Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 5) revealed PFAS to be widely present in drinking water across the United States, adding to public outcry amid ongoingRead More

AMI Project Key in Reversing Non-Revenue Water, Restoring Public Trust One aspect of advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) that is attractive to water systems is the positive impact the technology can have on multiple aspects of the utility – from meter reading and data collection toRead More

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said it will release a draft guidance to help wastewater utilities, landowners and the public reduce risk from PFOA and PFOS in biosolids. EPA said it is taking a radically transparent approach by ensuring robust input is gathered toRead More