The Springfield Water and Sewer Commission (SWSC), Veolia North America and the Massachusetts Water Works Association have partnered on the “Pipeline Program,” a local summer internship program geared toward water workforce development that is currently accepting applicants until March 26. This opportunity is geared towardRead More

Black & Veatch has been selected by the American Water Works Association (AWWA) to develop a nationwide guidance for pilot testing treatment for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The goal of the PFAS Piloting Guidance document will be to bring together minimum requirements and provideRead More

On Jan. 14, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a draft risk assessment of the potential human health risks associated with the presence of toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) chemicals in biosolids, also known as sewage sludge. The findings for the draft riskRead More

The American Water Works Association (AWWA), in collaboration with the Water Environment Federation (WEF) The Water Research Foundation (WRF) and Karmous Edwards Consulting (KEC), launched a project on the Role of Generative AI (GenAI) for the Global Water Sector. The research will establish a foundationalRead More

Engineering consulting firm Brown and Caldwell has been awarded $650,000 in funding from The Water Research Foundation (WRF) to lead three innovative research projects. Each project aims to equip the water industry with solutions to help them be more resilient and operate more efficiently and sustainably inRead More

As firefighters and first responders in Los Angeles County continue to battle the historically destructive wildfires that have been burning through the Pacific Palisades neighborhood and many other parts of the region in recent days, LA’s water supply has struggled to keep up with theRead More

DC Water has selected the Water Smart Alliance, a joint venture of Stantec and AtkinsRéalis, to manage its water capital improvement program (CIP). Under the joint venture, the team will oversee a five-year, $43 million (USD) water management program, which will center around updating agingRead More

By Anne Austin Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plays a critical role in modern infrastructure and everyday life. Used safely for nearly a century, PVC provides essential benefits in applications ranging from water and sewer systems to medical devices, flooring and even automotive components, where it helpsRead More

The US Water Alliance recently announced that nominations are open for the 2025 US Water Prize! Awarded at the Alliance’s annual One Water Summit, the US Water Prize celebrates outstanding achievement in the advancement of sustainable, integrated, and inclusive solutions to the nation’s water challenges. Now inRead More

11th annual event seeking presentation proposals on western U.S. water issues, rate setting, affordability, BIL funding and more RICHFIELD, OHIO — Organizers of the 2025 Water Finance Conference are looking for speakers for its 11th annual event to be held Aug. 5-6 in Scottsdale, Arizona, at the SkySongRead More