Water Management

The City of Racine, Wisconsin, has announced the launch of the EquiFlow Lead-Free Racine Program (EquiFlow Racine), a landmark partnership with Community Infrastructure Partners (CIP) designed to replace an estimated 10,000 lead service lines (LSLs) over the next five years. The initiative represents a comprehensive,Read More

By Brendan O’Brien More than a year has passed since the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) compliance deadline, bringing us closer to the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) compliance deadline of Nov. 1, 2027. While some utilities may have shifted their focus awayRead More

Duperon Corp., manufacturer of liquid/solids separation technologies for water, wastewater and industrial applications, announced that its president, Mark Turpin, has become a co-owner of the company alongside Founder Terry Duperon and CEO Tammy Bernier. Expanding ownership within Duperon has long been a shared vision forRead More

The WateReuse Association (WateReuse) has announced its annual Awards for Excellence winners. The winners include individuals, initiatives and facilities driving increased knowledge, awareness and adoption of water reuse practices and technologies. The awards include the WateReuse Awards for Excellence (multiple categories), President’s Awards, and ServiceRead More

On March 4, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launched the Real Water Technical Assistance (RealWaterTA) initiative. The agency called it a back-to-basics approach to support drinking water and wastewater systems using proven, best-practice approaches to address local needs while partnering with states and Tribes.Read More

On Feb. 26, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) announced it had reached its 200th standard issued, underscoring the continued evolution of the technical guidance that supports water systems. “I am proud to reach this milestone,” said Paul Olson, director of standards at AWWA. “From our firstRead More

Non-revenue water (NRW) is one of the toughest challenges facing utilities today, with up to 30% of all treated water lost through leaks, theft, and inefficiencies. For many utilities, that means millions in lost revenue, wasted energy, and regulatory headaches.  In this free whitepaper, exploreRead More

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin visited the site of the Potomac Interceptor collapse on Feb. 25 for an in-person look at the repair process. The visit included a briefing on the latest plans, developments and timeline for full repair and environmental remediation.Read More

When every drop counts, water utilities need more than a meter – they need actionable system insight. ally™, from Xylem’s Sensus, is a static state water meter designed to strengthen operational visibility, that enables proactive management, supports faster response, and helps utilities manage water lossRead More

A new report published by Bluefield Research suggests that the biggest risk to water infrastructure is not happening on-site within data center facilities, but rather at electric power plants. Titled The Water-Power Nexus: How Data Centers are Reshaping the U.S. Water Landscape, the report explainsRead More