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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

Garney unveils new look

Garney unveils new look

Rehab & Replacement, Water Management May 15, 2025 at 11:56 am

Water and wastewater contractor Garney Construction has unveiled a new brand and logo that the company said is meant to reflect the evolution of its expanded capabilities and ability to take on complex projects. “This refreshed identity represents the standard we bring to every partRead More

A Process of Questioning: WIFIA Sub-UST Rates for SRFs in a New Policy World

A Process of Questioning: WIFIA Sub-UST Rates for SRFs in a New Policy World

Washington Report, Water Finance May 8, 2025 at 2:15 pm

By John Ryan Like it or not, the U.S. federal government is in the middle of a major upheaval. Everything and anything, no matter how well established by time or precedent, can be questioned. It’s unlikely that the policy parameters of federal finance for waterRead More