Earlier this month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized the 2015 WaterSense award winners for creating, rebating, communicating and educating consumers about WaterSense-labeled products, homes and programs.

The Prince William County Service Authority is expected to open the Durward E. Grubbs, Jr. Environmental Center by mid-November 2015 that will feature a state-of-the-art 6,200-sq-ft laboratory space.

Carollo Engineers has announced that Susan Gilbert has joined the firm as a senior vice president and will work with clients across the country to implement, procure and execute solutions to their water needs.

Collins Orton, California regional sales manager for TT Technologies and one of the most recognizable figures in the trenchless technology industry, recently announced his retirement.

The Brown and Caldwell/Poole & Kent design-build team joined Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department to celebrate the department?s first award from the Design-Build Institute of America, Florida Region.

The National Association of Water Companies (NAWC) announced the organization?s new board of directors at its annual Water Summit earlier this month.

China has overtaken the United States as the world?s wealthiest country measured by the value of its built environment according to the latest Global Built Asset Wealth Index published by Arcadis.

For this month?s commentary, we reached out to the Water Research Foundation (WRF) for some perspective on drought conditions across the United States. The WRF elaborated on some recent webcast reports on drought management.

Well-preserved historic structures and cultural charm make Charleston, S.C., one of the top U.S. tourist destinations. The oldest public market in the nation ? the Charleston City Market ? is one of the most popular attractions in the city. But the real story is underground.

From Oct. 6-8, 2015, organizations across North America encouraged everyone to ?Imagine a Day Without Water.? The event was sponsored by the Value of Water Coalition and emphasized the importance of water for homes, businesses and environment, highlighting the need to care for water infrastructure.