Rehab & Replacement

The American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) Utility Engineering & Surveying Institute (UESI) is bringing its 2026 Pipelines Conference to Detroit, Michigan, Aug. 1-5. The 2026 conference will dive into the newest insights, innovations and trenches that are shaping the pipeline engineering field. The Pipelines Conference servesRead More

The American Water Works Association (AWWA) has released its 2026 State of the Water Industry (SOTWI) Report, which shows that infrastructure renewal and replacement is the top challenge among water sector professionals. Financing for capital improvements followed behind at No. 2. The annual State of the Water IndustryRead More

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

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

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

Azuria Water Solutions announced that its portfolio of solutions is growing with the addition of Waterline Renewal Technologies, a significant acquisition in the trenchless rehabilitation market. Based in Ottawa, Illinois, the Waterline Renewal Technologies portfolio of companies deliver advanced infrastructure rehabilitation solutions through a nationwide distributionRead More

The Copper Development Association (CDA) is now offering its Do It Proper with Copper training program, a no-cost, expert-led educational initiative designed to help communities plan and execute lead service line replacement projects. CDA said the training is meant to provide practical guidance on the properRead More

Carollo Engineers, in association with CDM Smith, has been selected by Broward County, Florida, to design comprehensive water treatment and transmission infrastructure upgrades to address Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in the county’s groundwater supplies. A press release from Carollo notes the multi-faceted project isRead More

Azuria Water Solutions has announced the acquisition of Anaheim, California-based construction company Caliagua, Inc. According to a press release from Azuria, Caliagua has been at the forefront of constructing, rehabilitating, and modernizing water and wastewater systems in communities across California since Since 1978. The companyRead More