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AqueoUS Vets awarded contract for PFAS treatment upgrades at Colorado district

AqueoUS Vets awarded contract for PFAS treatment upgrades at Colorado district

Water Management October 3, 2024 at 1:05 pm

AqueoUS Vets has been awarded a project by PCL Construction under a construction management at risk (CMAR) contract for the South Adams County Water and Sanitation District, in Commerce City, Colorado, to enhance PFAS treatment capabilities. Through its “Concept to Commission” approach, AqueoUS Vets will assistRead More

AMWA welcomes new board members

AMWA welcomes new board members

Water Management October 1, 2024 at 7:05 am

The Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) recently announced the election of its new Board of Directors. AMWA said the distinguished leaders represent some of the nation’s largest and most innovative public water utilities. The new members joining the AMWA Board of Directors, effective Oct.Read More

A flooded treatment plant in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in 2017.

AWWA, NRWA respond to Hurricane Helene crisis

Water Management September 30, 2024 at 2:40 pm

In response to the ongoing emergency management crisis affecting the southeastern United States from Hurricane Helene , David LaFrance, CEO of the American Water Works Association released the following statement: “The loss of life and unimaginable devastation throughout the southeastern United States brought by HurricaneRead More

Fitch: Water utilities weathering the aftereffects of inflation

Fitch: Water utilities weathering the aftereffects of inflation

Water Finance September 30, 2024 at 7:05 am

A recent peer review for the water sector from credit ratings agency Fitch Ratings’ shows the sector is holding steady overall despite the delayed effects of inflation that have hit U.S. water utilities harder over the last year. According to Fitch, water and sewer systemRead More

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Lead Service Lines: From Inventory to Replacement Planning and Programs

Rehab & Replacement, Water Management September 30, 2024 at 6:05 am

By Brendan O’Brien Fall is here, which means the U.S. EPA deadline for utilities to complete water service line inventories is also here. Communities around the country have been working hard to complete those inventories. While this is an important step, there is a lotRead More

Activity 540 SBM provides CRS credit for inspections of storage basins. Credit: LAN.

EPA to provide technical assistance to rural, small and Tribal communities

Public Utility Finance, Water Finance September 27, 2024 at 11:56 am

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced the availability of $49 million in new technical assistance funding to help rural, small and Tribal communities address critical wastewater and water quality challenges. The new funding will be awarded to technical assistance providers who will helpRead More

Salt Lake City Future-Proofs Large Diameter Water Mains

Salt Lake City Future-Proofs Large Diameter Water Mains

Water Management September 23, 2024 at 7:05 am

By Jason Jones & Todd Grafenauer Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities (SLCDPU) owns and maintains a three-mile section of 48-in. water main. Referred to as the Upper Conduit pipeline, the main traverses from the Terminal Reservoir to the Baskin Reservoir and transmits potableRead More

AWWA updates national PFAS cost estimates

AWWA updates national PFAS cost estimates

Water Finance September 20, 2024 at 9:32 am

In April 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released new monitoring data for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from the Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 5), shortly after publishing the final rulemaking setting drinking water standards for six PFAS. Using this data, theRead More

NACWA urges presidential candidates to prioritize water infrastructure

NACWA urges presidential candidates to prioritize water infrastructure

Washington Report September 18, 2024 at 10:05 am

As the 2024 presidential race intensifies, the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) said it is urging both candidates to prioritize critical clean water infrastructure issues. The organization said in a statement that it has submitted letters to both Vice President Kamala Harris andRead More

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Company invests in technology to produce sustainable coconut shell charcoal

Water Management September 18, 2024 at 8:05 am

Part of its ‘GO GREEN’ initiative launched at the start of 2024, Jacobi Group is expanding investments in the sustainable production of coconut shell charcoal, launching research and development efforts on an improved proprietary charring process while also expanding reactivation facilities in Europe. The companyRead More