In collaboration with more than 30 committee and subcommittee members, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) has updated its C901 Standard for PE4710 high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pressure pipe for use in potable water, reclaimed water and wastewater service lines.  ANSI/AWWA C901-25 Polyethylene (PE) Pressure Pipe,Read More

By Erik Larsen The City of Howell is the largest city in Livingston County, Michigan, with approximately 10,000 residents, and has significantly improved operations at its Class B wastewater treatment facility. The plant processes about 2 million gallons daily and recently implemented a biological nutrientRead More

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced that the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) has surpassed $10 billion in disbursements to borrowers for water infrastructure projects. American Water Works Association (AWWA) CEO David LaFrance released a statement commemorating the milestone: “At aRead More

President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which he signed into law earlier this month, preserves the current tax-exempt status of municipal bond interest — an important affordable infrastructure financing tool for water systems. Groups representing utilities called it a victory for the waterRead More

Veolia North America announced it has welcomed water industry leader Ghassan Korban as vice president of large projects and structuring to it Municipal Water Contract Operations business. Korban, who recently retired as executive director of the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO), bringsRead More

Last week, Alan Roberson, executive director of the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators (ASDWA) and a longtime industry veteran, announced his official retirement from the association following an extensive career in water policy. Roberson has more than 34 years of experience in the developmentRead More

Process control systems company SJE is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025 – a milestone the company said reflects five decades of purpose-driven innovation and trusted partnerships with customers and communities across the United States, China and Mexico. Founded in 1975, SJE has built aRead More

Brown and Caldwell (BC) announced it has acquired engineering consulting firm Separation Processes, Inc. (SPI), which BC said will expand its membrane technology services and expertise for water and wastewater clients. Founded in 1980, SPI is an internationally recognized consulting engineering firm focused on theRead More

Water utilities are entering a new financial era—one defined by urgency, and regulatory demands that need confident and informed decisions. With the EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) mandating full lead service line replacement by 2034, and new enforceable PFAS standards requiring treatment systemsRead More

Affordability. Government Mandates. Climate risk. Aging infrastructure.Water utilities face mounting pressures amid rising costs, new regulations, and aging systems. Chemical, energy, and labor costs have surged, while federal mandates—like PFAS treatment and lead service line replacements—demand fast-tracked, multimillion-dollar investments. The question facing finance leaders isRead More