May 12-13 brought together 70 attendees from across the United States to discuss water issues facing large city mayors. Mayor Brian Stratton of Schenectady hosted the meeting.

JM Eagle, the world?s largest manufacturer of plastic pipe, recently announced it is issuing an unprecedented 50-year warranty against manufacturing defects for its pipe products.

AWWA named David B. LaFrance as its new executive director. He was scheduled to join the staff in May.

The Water Environment Federation (WEF) announced recently its plans to initiate a search for a new executive director to lead the 81-year old non-profit technical and educational water quality organization.

The National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) recently honored the 2009 recipient of its prestigious ?We Dig America Award? ? Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.).

As every investor knows only too well, the last two years have been an exceptionally difficult period in the global financial markets.

The City of Riverside, Calif., recently faced the need to upsize existing sewer lines in a very tight, densely populated area of its central city.

USA TODAY reported in 2009, ?The USA?s infrastructure is crumbling and threatens the nation?s economic well-being, according to a new report by a top engineering group.

The implementation of water conservation measures may allow a city to extend its water supply and thereby delay the need for additional water sources.

In the struggles associated with today?s economy and aging infrastructure, many utilities are faced with the financial challenge of meeting their operating budgets while finding capital funds to make needed improvements.