It?s no secret that North America faces serious challenges to keep its sewer and water systems up to date. According to a 2012 report by the American Water Works Association, the United States alone must spend $1 trillion over the next 25 years to keep pace with updating aging infrastructure and meeting the demands of a growing population.

Many investors seek out green bonds because the projects substantially reduce pollution and comply with the Federal Trade Commission Environmental Marketing Guides requiring communication of accurate and non-misleading environmental benefits.

Not far from the New Mexico border, Bovina has been faced with two major challenges in recent years ? a poverty rate of 21 percent and the area?s worst drought on record.

The National Association of Water Companies (NAWC) held its annual Water Summit Oct. 4-6, 2015 at the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale at Gainey Ranch in Scottsdale, Ariz., with close to 350 in attendance. The theme of the 2015 Summit was ?Private Enterprise. Public Trust.?

In November, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution aimed at ending the controversial Waters of the U.S. rule. But opponents of the legislation still need to overcome a presidential veto, which they say is unlikely.

Last month, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced loans and grants for 141 projects to build and improve water and wastewater infrastructure in rural communities across the nation.

The U.S. EPA has awarded $63.7 million to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to help finance improvements to water projects that are essential to protecting public health and the environment.

Steve Gates, senior vice president at Brown and Caldwell, has been chosen by the Design-Build Institute of America?s (DBIA) nominating committee to serve on the organization?s National Board of Directors for 2016.

Last week, the City of Bunnell, Fla., hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a newly commissioned, one-million-gallon-per day (MGD) water treatment plant that features the first treatment process of its kind in the world.

The Water Research Foundation (WRF) has hired Beate M. Wright as executive director of its Washington, D.C. office. Wright will contribute to the strategic direction of WRF as part of the senior management team and director of subscribers? services and communications and marketing.