To mark the 40th anniversary of the Clean Water Act (CWA), a landmark federal law protecting water resources in the United States, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) hosted a panel discussion with five mayors on May 31 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.

Dr. Mark LeChevallier, director of innovation and environmental stewardship at American Water, presented at the 16th Annual Water Reuse and Desalination Research Conference in San Diego, Calif., on June 4-5.

The National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO), recently released a report on Suggested Standard Specification for Pressure Testing and Grouting of Sewer Pipe Joints, Laterals and Lateral Connections Using the Packer Method with Solution Grouts.

In February, the Clean Water America Alliance (CWAA) announced the winners of the 2012 U.S. Water Prize for watershed-based approaches toward water sustainability.

American Water Works Company, Inc., recently announced the financial close of its acquisition of seven water systems in New York and the sale of its regulated operations in Ohio.

Echologics, a division of Mueller Co., and developer of acoustic-based technologies for water loss management, leak detection and pipe condition assessment, has secured a service agreement with the City of Tampa Water Department.

The Clean Water America Alliance (CWAA) is one of three civil society members joining the Global Environmental & Technology Foundation, the U.S. Department of State and others in a public-private partnership.

New Castle County, Del., recently awarded RJN Group, Inc. (RJN) two collection system project extensions within the White Clay Creek Sewer Basin.

The Uni-Bell PVC Pipe Association held its 40th Annual Meeting April 23-25 at the Marriott Key West Beachside Hotel in Key West, Fla.

The Utah State University (USU) Buried Structures Laboratory recently published a comprehensive study on water main break rates for the United States and Canada.