Innovation Meets Groundbreaking Construction at Hampton Roads Sanitation District If you follow innovative water infrastructure projects in the United States – especially those in the water reuse category – you’re probably familiar with Hampton Roads Sanitation District’s (HRSD) Sustainable Water Initiative for Tomorrow (SWIFT) program.Read More

By David Weger Utah is facing a delicate balancing act. According to the 2020 U.S. Census, it was the fastest-growing state in the country with a population projected to double by 2060. It is also located in one of the driest regions in the UnitedRead More

Amid a critical time for current and future policy decisions affecting America’s water systems, experts are planning an exclusive discussion for members of the press on April 15 at The National Press Club in Washington, D.C. During Water Week 2026, this National Press Club pressRead 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

Essential Utilities, Inc. announced recently its Aqua Pennsylvania subsidiary has finalized its $18 million purchase of the Greenville Municipal Water Authority in Mercer County, Pa.  The system serves more than 2,900 customers in Greenville Borough as well as Hempfield and West Salem Townships. The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) approved the sale on January 15, 2026. This acquisition comes one yearRead More

Water Week will return to Washington, D.C., April 12-18, as hundreds of drinking and clean water utility leaders from across the country are expected to convene for a week of policy priorities, regulatory updates and Congressional office visits.   The week will provide several opportunities forRead 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

Fitch Ratings says U.S. public finance issuers face elevated cyber risk amid the ongoing conflict in Iran. Previous geopolitically motivated attacks on U.S. public finance entities primarily have targeted health care and utilities. Fitch said increased broad-based retaliatory cyber intrusions also are likely. According toRead 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