The Williams College of Business at Xavier University has launched the nation’s first Master of Science in Water Utilities Management. According to the program description, the curriculum is designed to prepare utility leaders to thrive in a rapidly changing water sector. In 16 months ofRead More

The Water Information Sharing and Analysis Center (WaterISAC) recently released two fact sheets on the top actions water/wastewater systems can take to strengthen physical and cybersecurity efforts. Among the chief recommendations for boosting physical security, the fact sheet included the following items to prioritize. On theRead More

The American Water Works Association’s (AWWA) Board of Directors has selected T.J. Stroebl from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, as the association’s next president-elect. The AWWA board also selected AWWA’s three vice presidents, a director-at-large and a service provider director-at-large during its annual winter meeting in Vancouver, BritishRead More

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro recently announced an investment of $559.4 million for 36 drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and non-point source projects across 25 counties through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST). The projects awarded funding will replace lead service lines, rehabilitate aging systems, upgrade treatment and service capabilities andRead More

Core & Main Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Pioneer Supply, a distributor of water, wastewater and storm drainage products with locations in Moore, Oklahoma, and Weatherford, Texas. “Pioneer Supply represents a wonderful opportunity to expand our presence in Texas and Oklahoma,” saidRead More

A group of stakeholders known as the Public Finance Network, which includes several associations representing water utility interests, recently wrote to Congress to urge preservation of the municipal bond tax exemption. Tax-exempt municipal bonds are a critical financing tool for drinking and clean water agenciesRead More

NSF has announced key leadership appointments designed to strengthen its global capabilities and accelerate the delivery of its new Blueprint 2030 strategy. Effective Jan. 1, NSF has appointed Steve Haan to an Officer role as Senior Vice President, Global Divisions; Vincent Boks as Vice President,Read More

Arq, Inc., a producer of activated carbon and other carbon products used in purification and sustainable materials, has appointed Jeanette McQueeney as vice president of sales and marketing. In the role, McQueeney will lead the company’s commercial strategy, including sales, business development, marketing and marketRead More

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