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House Dems offer water infrastructure proposals

House Dems offer water infrastructure proposals

Washington Report, Water Finance April 3, 2017 at 11:01 am

A pair of bills introduced by House Democrats in March would seek to pump billions of additional dollars into water infrastructure repair efforts, but neither proposal is expected to gain the necessary bipartisan support to advance. One of the measures offered was H.R. 1647, theRead More

An opportunity to reduce operating costs that may not be readily apparent is the implementation of Biological Nutrient Removal (BNR) to reduce aeration costs while improving effluent quality (Photo credit: Black & Veatch).

Idaho city selects Innovyze’s InfoMaster asset management solution

Water Management April 3, 2017 at 10:55 am

Innovyze recently announced that the City of Meridian, Idaho, has chosen its InfoMaster software for prioritizing the operations and maintenance activities of its sewer collection system. Located in Ada County, Meridian is the second-largest city in Idaho with an estimated population of 98,300. Its wastewaterRead More

Shaw joins Black & Veatch’s Houston office

Shaw joins Black & Veatch’s Houston office

Water Management April 3, 2017 at 9:59 am

Dr. Andrew Shaw, a Black & Veatch water and wastewater expert, is relocating to the firm’s Houston Regional Office and will focus on leading efforts in nutrient removal, sustainability and wastewater reuse. Shaw, a global practice and technology leader and associate vice president, will helpRead More

Sensus study explores value, barriers of smart water networks

Sensus study explores value, barriers of smart water networks

AMR/AMI, Water Loss, Water Management March 24, 2017 at 9:54 am

A study by Sensus examines the operational, maintenance, conservation and financial benefits of using smart water networks to help solve water challenges. The study, titled “Water 20/20: Bringing Smart Water Networks Into Focus” was conducted through in-depth interviews, comprehensive surveys with 182 global water utilities and analyzingRead More

DC Water, Xylem install first intelligent wastewater pumping system in North America

DC Water, Xylem install first intelligent wastewater pumping system in North America

Water Management March 23, 2017 at 5:09 pm

Xylem recently worked with DC Water on the first North American installation of its Flygt Concertor, which, according to Xylem is the world’s first wastewater pumping system with integrated intelligence. DC Water, one of the nation’s largest water and wastewater innovators, has a track record of pilotingRead More

Stantec agrees to sell Innovyze

Stantec agrees to sell Innovyze

Water Management March 23, 2017 at 3:26 pm

Global design firm Stantec recently announced it has signed an agreement for the sale of its software business, Innovyze, for $270 million (USD) to the EQT Mid Market U.S. fund, part of the international alternative investments firm EQT. Innovyze joined Stantec through the MWH acquisition whichRead More

WateReuse California recognizes recycled water leadership

WateReuse California recognizes recycled water leadership

Water Management March 23, 2017 at 1:49 pm

The 2017 WateReuse California Awards were presented this month to recycled water facilities, customers and advocates that are leaders in creating sustainable, locally controlled water supplies across the state. The awards ceremony was held in conjunction with the Annual California Conference at the Westin SanRead More

Report: Closing investment gap would create jobs, spur economy

Report: Closing investment gap would create jobs, spur economy

Water Finance March 22, 2017 at 5:08 pm

In a new report released Wednesday by the Value of Water Campaign, an economic impact analysis examines how investments in the nation’s water infrastructure affect economic growth and employment. The report, “The Economic Benefits of Investing in Water Infrastructure” was shared for the first timeRead More

Michigan: An Example for Trump’s Infrastructure Plan?

Michigan: An Example for Trump’s Infrastructure Plan?

The State of Michigan is Getting Very Serious about Water Infrastructure, Restoring Public Trust & Protecting Ratepayers –By Gregory M. Baird– A shockwave occurred in the U.S. water industry as the toxic lead findings sent a media mushroom cloud over Flint, Michigan. Every water utilityRead More

EPA makes $100 million grant for Flint official

EPA makes $100 million grant for Flint official

Water Finance, Water Management March 21, 2017 at 11:00 am

Last week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $100 million grant to the City of Flint, Mich., to help the community continue to improve the quality of its drinking water system after it was contaminated with excessive lead levels in 2014 resulting aRead More