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Bid Docs and Product Specs

Bid Docs and Product Specs

Condition Assessment, Rehab & Replacement May 28, 2025 at 9:15 am

Riverside Rehab Demonstrates Why They Are Critical Project Components By Paul Gagliardo In public works construction, bid documents are critical as they define the project scope, requirements, evaluation criteria and products to be used. Creating accurate and complete bid documents and product specifications allows theRead More

Large Diameter Concrete Water Main Failures

Large Diameter Concrete Water Main Failures

Condition Assessment, Water Management May 27, 2025 at 8:15 am

System Owners Keenly Aware of the Importance of Condition Assessment in Preventing Catastrophic Problems By Mike Kezdi Water system owners have long known that certain vintage pressurized concrete pipes can break at a moment’s notice. When looking at concrete pressure pipe for water applications thereRead More

Here’s what’s on tap for the 2025 Water Finance Conference

Here’s what’s on tap for the 2025 Water Finance Conference

2025 Event in Scottsdale to Highlight Western U.S. Water Funding Challenges, Differential Rate Structures, Colorado River Cuts, Customer Affordability & Federal Funding The 2025 Water Finance Conference is hosting its eleventh annual event Aug. 5-6 in Scottsdale, Arizona, at SkySong: The ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center.Read More

Florida becomes second state to ban fluoride in water systems

Florida becomes second state to ban fluoride in water systems

Water Management May 23, 2025 at 11:15 am

Earlier this month, Florida became the second state in the U.S. to ban the addition of fluoride to public water systems. The measure became official when Gov. Ron DeSantis signed SB 700, known as the Florida Farm Bill, into law on May 15. As reportedRead More

Report: Non-revenue water costs U.S. utilities $6.4 billion annually

Report: Non-revenue water costs U.S. utilities $6.4 billion annually

Water Loss May 21, 2025 at 10:15 am

According to a recent report from global water market data and insights provider Bluefield Research, nearly one in five gallons — 19.5% — of treated drinking water in the United States is lost before it reaches customers or is improperly billed. Known as non-revenue waterRead More

Carollo releases non-technical book on water reuse

Carollo releases non-technical book on water reuse

Water Management May 20, 2025 at 2:35 pm

North American water engineering and consulting firm Carollo Engineers announced the launch of “The ABCs of Water Reuse,” an educational resource the company said is designed to demystify water reuse concepts for non-technical audiences. The book addresses the growing need for clear communication about waterRead More

Rate Setting in Unsettled Times

Rate Setting in Unsettled Times

Rates & Affordability, Water Finance May 19, 2025 at 10:15 am

Best Practices for Project Funding By Erik Johnson & Brandon Vatter Water and wastewater utilities are tasked with balancing multiple goals and objectives that require significant funding and at times can conflict with each other. Additionally, securing financial support, both at the local and federalRead More

Legal Corner: How will the ruling in San Francisco v. EPA affect clean water?

Legal Corner: How will the ruling in San Francisco v. EPA affect clean water?

Legal Corner, Water Management May 19, 2025 at 9:15 am

A decision by the United States Supreme Court in a Clean Water Act case in March drew mixed reactions, with some saying the ruling could have implications for the future quality of U.S. water bodies. The Supreme Court ruling of mention was the case, City andRead More

EPA to keep current regulations for PFAS; proposes deadline extension

EPA to keep current regulations for PFAS; proposes deadline extension

Washington Report, Water Management May 19, 2025 at 7:05 am

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it will keep the current National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR) for perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS), which set nationwide limits for these “forever chemicals” in drinking water. The agency is committed to addressing PFOA andRead More

Oregon city selects Carollo to lead Storm Drainage System Master Plan

Oregon city selects Carollo to lead Storm Drainage System Master Plan

Water Management May 16, 2025 at 4:05 pm

The City of Cottage Grove has selected Carollo Engineers to develop a comprehensive Storm Drainage System Master Plan that will guide the city’s infrastructure planning and stormwater management strategy over the next 20 years. This initiative comes at a pivotal time for the city, whichRead More