Water Management

EPA launches WRAP 2.0 water reuse initiative

EPA launches WRAP 2.0 water reuse initiative

Water Management April 30, 2026 at 9:05 am

In April, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin launched the Water Reuse Action Plan (WRAP) 2.0, a revamped effort from the first Trump administration to accelerate water reuse in the United States. In 2020, the first Trump Administration launched WRAP in partnership with keyRead More

USGS releases first nationwide tool for water resource planning

USGS releases first nationwide tool for water resource planning

Water Management April 29, 2026 at 11:05 am

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has released the first nationwide tool to help city planners determine if communities have enough water for current and future needs. According to a news release from USGS, nearly 27 million Americans, or 8% of the population, live in areasRead More

Imagine H2O announces 2026 cohort of water startups

Imagine H2O announces 2026 cohort of water startups

Technology Perspectives, Water Management April 28, 2026 at 2:01 pm

Global water innovation organization Imagine H2O recently announced its 2026 cohort of 18 startups from eight countries across North America, Asia and Europe that are developing solutions to critical water challenges across utilities and industry. As new regulations targeting contaminants like PFAS take effect andRead More

Seeing the Unseen

Seeing the Unseen

Condition Assessment, Technology Perspectives April 27, 2026 at 12:00 pm

How Digital Subsurface Insight Can Reshape Water Resilience By Dr. Thomas Krom Today, we are seeing what I call a perfect storm facing water managers. A myriad of challenges are complicating the ability to supply sufficient, affordable water. Changing weather patterns – from prolonged droughtsRead More

AlexRenew selects GHD for nutrient reduction project

AlexRenew selects GHD for nutrient reduction project

Water Management April 27, 2026 at 9:55 am

GHD has been selected as the lead designer for AlexRenew’s Nutrient Reduction Project. The multi-year effort will modernize critical wastewater treatment infrastructure at AlexRenew, enhance nutrient removal performance and expand treatment capacity. The project will be delivered through Progressive Design-Build, with GHD serving as the design consultant for Design-Builder Kokosing Industrial, Inc. (Columbus, Ohio).  Read More

Got Pumps?

Got Pumps?

Condition Assessment, Water Management April 20, 2026 at 11:45 am

Check Out the Hydraulic Institute’s Data Tool for Pump Systems By Isaac Holowell & Peter Gaydon Engineering professionals often find themselves in need of comprehensive pump system information when performing work related to water and wastewater conveyance. The ability to quickly and easily access pumpRead More

EPA’s ‘PFAS OUT’ initiative looks to help utilities get proactive on contaminants

EPA’s ‘PFAS OUT’ initiative looks to help utilities get proactive on contaminants

Washington Report, Water Management April 20, 2026 at 10:56 am

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Assistant Administrator for Water Jess Kramer has announced the launch of a new agency initiative called PFAS OUTreach — or PFAS OUT. The effort will foster proactive work with communities and water systems to reduce exposure to PFOA and PFOSRead More

120Water founder Glover departs company

120Water founder Glover departs company

Rehab & Replacement, Water Management April 9, 2026 at 8:15 am

Megan Glover, founder and former CEO of water quality and technology company, 120Water, announced she has exited the company. The announcement comes after Glover stepped down from her role as CEO in June 2025 as it welcomed new CEO Casey Myers. The company also announcedRead More

EPA designates microplastics, pharmaceuticals as priority contaminants

EPA designates microplastics, pharmaceuticals as priority contaminants

Water Management April 8, 2026 at 11:15 am

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released for public comment a draft Sixth Contaminant Candidate List (CCL 6) that includes microplastics and pharmaceuticals for the first time. The draft list was announced at an event by EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin along with a setRead More

Why Strengthening Our Water Workforce is an Investment in Public Health

Why Strengthening Our Water Workforce is an Investment in Public Health

Water Management April 6, 2026 at 11:15 am

By Robert F. Powelson & Greg Goodwin Behind every tap delivering safe drinking water stands a skilled professional – and utilities are running out of them. This expectation of reliable, clean water – so fundamental that it’s often taken for granted – relies largely onRead More