Water utilities face mounting challenges: aging infrastructure, limited budgets, and rising customer expectations. One critical decision that affects long-term performance is the choice of water meter technology. While mechanical meters have been the standard, static water meters – using electromagnetic or ultrasonic technology – prove theRead More

By Krystal Strassman As Florida continues to lead the nation in water reuse innovation, a landmark legislative shift is reshaping the future of wastewater treatment. Senate Bill 64, signed into law in 2021, requires domestic wastewater utilities to eliminate nonbeneficial surface water discharges by JanuaryRead More

The Indiana General Assembly recently passed House Enrolled Act 1459, a law mandating water and wastewater utility asset management requirements across the state. The legislation was effective July 1, 2025, and requires all Indiana water and wastewater utilities to develop and maintain an Asset ManagementRead More

Earlier in August, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it would allocate $409.4 million to the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) for public water systems to improve local drinking water utility infrastructure so their systems can better withstand natural disasters.    “In February,Read More

By Charlie Suse In November of 2021, the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) was passed, ushering in a historic infusion of federal funding to bolster the nation’s infrastructure. The IIJA appropriated roughly $43.5 billion for water infrastructure through the existing State RevolvingRead More

By Rotem Ben-Eliyahu Cyber intrusions are now a mainstream business risk for water utilities. A 2025 cross-Atlantic survey from Semperis found that nearly two-thirds of operators experienced at least one cyber-attack in the previous year, and more than half of those incidents caused lasting damageRead More

Suzanne R. Coffey, P.E., chief executive officer of the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA), has been elected to the Board of Directors of the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA), the leading voice for public clean water utilities across the country. In this nationalRead More

The Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) in Perris, California, has launched new programs aimed at helping residents and businesses use water efficiently amid conservation efforts. A new portal called ‘Landscapes for Living‘ is now available to help residents create their ideal outdoor living space whileRead More

A school outreach program by Veolia, offered in communities served by its municipal water business, reached more than 55,000 students – an all-time high – during the 2024-2025 school year, the company said. These free classes, aimed at complementing curriculums at each grade level, wereRead More

A new research initiative funded by the Water Research Foundation (WRF) and led by a multidisciplinary team of engineers and utilities has been launched to address the critical need for industry-wide guidance on smart sewer system implementation. The project will focus on developing practical solutionsRead More