The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is set to drive a 129% increase in global water demand across the AI value chain by 2050, according to new research by Xylem and Global Water Intelligence (GWI). A new report, Watering the New Economy: Managing the ImpactsRead More

The City of Oxnard, California, has selected Carollo Engineers to provide construction management and inspection services for upgrades at the city’s Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF). A press release from Carollo notes the project represents a major investment in safeguarding the community’s water and wastewaterRead More

Garney recently announced it had acquired Emery & Sons Construction Group, a heavy civil and underground utility contractor based in Salem, Oregon. Garney said the acquisition will help cement its presence in the Pacific Northwest. Founded in 1967, Emery & Sons is one of theRead More

The Water Research Foundation (WRF) is now accepting pre-proposals for its matching research program, the Tailored Collaboration Program. The Tailored Collaboration Program provides an opportunity for WRF subscribers to partner with WRF on projects. These projects address issues of interest to a significant subgroup ofRead More

The Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association (DIPRA) welcomed the City of Corner Brook, Newfoundland, to the Century Club, which pays tribute to the legacy of cast iron drinking water pipes. “The City of Corner Brook’s induction into the Century Club is a testament to theRead More

A peer-led network of wastewater utilities in the Great Lakes region is launching a new initiative focused on Utility Performance Management (UPM) that will be facilitated by Moonshot Missions. Moonshot Missions, a non-profit collective of water sector peer advisors led by former DC Water chief GeorgeRead More

By John Ryan In response to the Trump administration’s slowdown of loan processing at the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program, four water advocacy groups sent a letter to EPA Administrator Zeldin in October last year asking for normal processing to resume. InRead More

On Jan. 2, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) signed a proposed National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) and Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) for perchlorate. The proposal stems from a history of attempted regulatory action on perchlorate and specifically came as a result ofRead More

AqueoUS Vets, a manufacturer and supplier of water treatment systems, recently announced the appointment of Paris Neofotistos as its new chief executive officer. Neofotistos brings more than 27 years of leadership experience in the municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment sectors. He most recentlyRead More

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the approval of three Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loans to support projects in Oregon and Washington totaling $240 million. EPA said the loans will improve vital water infrastructure in Northwest Oregon; the City ofRead More