Two municipalities, one age-old problem: knowing where and how to spend money and time on the infrastructure repairs that matter most.

Black & Veatch in August released the results of its sixth 50 Largest Cities Water and Wastewater Rate Survey, a valuable knowledge resource for water and wastewater utilities.

A comprehensive settlement has been reached with the City and County of Honolulu that will address Clean Water Act compliance at Honolulu?s wastewater collection and treatment systems, the Justice Department, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Hawaii Attorney General?s Office, Hawaii Department of Health, and three environmental groups announced.

The Plastics Pipe Institute Inc. (PPI) recently announced that an analysis has been completed on the potential effects of disinfectants on potable water supply polyethylene (PE) pipe. The findings are now available to the industry in a report posted online.

Veolia Water North America (Veolia Water) recently unveiled the Water Impact Index, the first indicator enabling a comprehensive assessment of the impact of human activity on water resources.

ASCE Pipelines Conference 2010, August 28 ? September 1, 2010, Keystone, Colorado

Caterpillar Inc. has acquired all assets of Underground Imaging Technologies Inc. (UIT) through its majority owned affiliate, Underground Imaging Technologies LLC.

In the struggles associated with today?s economy and aging infrastructure, many utilities are faced with the financial challenge of meeting their operating budgets while finding capital funds to make needed improvements.

The Obama Administration and the passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act have stemmed the nation?s monthly job losses.

May 12-13 brought together 70 attendees from across the United States to discuss water issues facing large city mayors.