Water Management

On Oct. 8, the Biden-Harris Administration issued a final rule requiring drinking water systems across the country to identify and replace lead pipes within 10 years. The Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) will also require more rigorous testing of drinking water and a lowerRead More

WaterISAC and the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced the release of a new, joint information bulletin for water and wastewater utility owners and operators. Issued quarterly, the National Security Information Sharing Bulletin (ISB) is intended for utility owners and operators to provide information onRead More

By Dave Purkiss & Tony Giles Cyberattacks are becoming more common for malicious actors to breach critical infrastructure, making no industry immune. Water utilities are no exception, as we have seen with the Pennsylvania and Florida water utility cyberattacks. Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October isRead More

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) will hold public meetings to get community input on mid- and long-term solutions to improve Jackson, Mississippi’s drinking water system. EPA said the feedback will assist in the agency’s oversight of the drinking water system. TheRead More

Core & Main Inc. (NYSE: CNM) recently announced changes to its executive leadership team. Jack Schaller, president, has announced that he will transition to a role as executive vice president. Given the strong performance under his leadership, Schaller has committed to ensuring the ongoing successRead More

AqueoUS Vets has been awarded a project by PCL Construction under a construction management at risk (CMAR) contract for the South Adams County Water and Sanitation District, in Commerce City, Colorado, to enhance PFAS treatment capabilities. Through its “Concept to Commission” approach, AqueoUS Vets will assistRead More

The Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) recently announced the election of its new Board of Directors. AMWA said the distinguished leaders represent some of the nation’s largest and most innovative public water utilities. The new members joining the AMWA Board of Directors, effective Oct.Read More

In response to the ongoing emergency management crisis affecting the southeastern United States from Hurricane Helene , David LaFrance, CEO of the American Water Works Association released the following statement: “The loss of life and unimaginable devastation throughout the southeastern United States brought by HurricaneRead More

By Brendan O’Brien Fall is here, which means the U.S. EPA deadline for utilities to complete water service line inventories is also here. Communities around the country have been working hard to complete those inventories. While this is an important step, there is a lotRead More

By Jason Jones & Todd Grafenauer Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities (SLCDPU) owns and maintains a three-mile section of 48-in. water main. Referred to as the Upper Conduit pipeline, the main traverses from the Terminal Reservoir to the Baskin Reservoir and transmits potableRead More