Water Management

The Water Information Sharing and Analysis Center (WaterISAC) recently released two fact sheets on the top actions water/wastewater systems can take to strengthen physical and cybersecurity efforts. Among the chief recommendations for boosting physical security, the fact sheet included the following items to prioritize. On theRead More

The American Water Works Association’s (AWWA) Board of Directors has selected T.J. Stroebl from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, as the association’s next president-elect. The AWWA board also selected AWWA’s three vice presidents, a director-at-large and a service provider director-at-large during its annual winter meeting in Vancouver, BritishRead More

Core & Main Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Pioneer Supply, a distributor of water, wastewater and storm drainage products with locations in Moore, Oklahoma, and Weatherford, Texas. “Pioneer Supply represents a wonderful opportunity to expand our presence in Texas and Oklahoma,” saidRead More

NSF has announced key leadership appointments designed to strengthen its global capabilities and accelerate the delivery of its new Blueprint 2030 strategy. Effective Jan. 1, NSF has appointed Steve Haan to an Officer role as Senior Vice President, Global Divisions; Vincent Boks as Vice President,Read More

Arq, Inc., a producer of activated carbon and other carbon products used in purification and sustainable materials, has appointed Jeanette McQueeney as vice president of sales and marketing. In the role, McQueeney will lead the company’s commercial strategy, including sales, business development, marketing and marketRead More

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is set to drive a 129% increase in global water demand across the AI value chain by 2050, according to new research by Xylem and Global Water Intelligence (GWI). A new report, Watering the New Economy: Managing the ImpactsRead More

The City of Oxnard, California, has selected Carollo Engineers to provide construction management and inspection services for upgrades at the city’s Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF). A press release from Carollo notes the project represents a major investment in safeguarding the community’s water and wastewaterRead More

Garney recently announced it had acquired Emery & Sons Construction Group, a heavy civil and underground utility contractor based in Salem, Oregon. Garney said the acquisition will help cement its presence in the Pacific Northwest. Founded in 1967, Emery & Sons is one of theRead More

The Water Research Foundation (WRF) is now accepting pre-proposals for its matching research program, the Tailored Collaboration Program. The Tailored Collaboration Program provides an opportunity for WRF subscribers to partner with WRF on projects. These projects address issues of interest to a significant subgroup ofRead More

The Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association (DIPRA) welcomed the City of Corner Brook, Newfoundland, to the Century Club, which pays tribute to the legacy of cast iron drinking water pipes. “The City of Corner Brook’s induction into the Century Club is a testament to theRead More