After serving three years at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Assistant Administrator for the Office of Water Radhika Fox announced she will depart the agency at the end of February 2024. Appointed by President Joe Biden and confirmed by the U.S. Senate in 2021,Read More

As utilities think about deploying large-scale ad­vanced metering, considering the long-term costs associated with managing and main­taining the system are paramount to a successful project. Implementing an advanced metering program in-house can involve significant up-front capital, ongo­ing maintenance expenses and unexpected budget overruns. A metering-as-a-serviceRead More

| By Chad Seidel Recently released drinking water quality testing data calls into doubt major assumptions underpinning the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed National Drinking Water Standards for PFOA and PFOS. Most importantly, these water quality testing results from water systems across the UnitedRead More

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has selected Woolpert to provide compliance services under a five-year, $5.4 million contract supporting SCDOT’s municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) program. MS4 permits are designed to prevent stormwater runoff from funneling harmful pollutants into local surface waters.Read More

In December, Carolina Water Service of North Carolina (CWSNC) and Carteret County, located on the North Carolina’s East Coast, closed on CWSNC’s acquisition of the Carteret County water system. CWSNC began its partnership with Carteret County in 2020 when CWSNC was the successful bidder forRead More

There are many approaches a water system can take to promote and achieve conservation. Advanced metering and other “smart water” solutions, for instance, may be right for one system but not ideal for another based on several factors. In this exclusive, complimentary eBook from Water FinanceRead More

The California State Water Resources Control Board voted on Tuesday to approve new regulations that will pave the way for direct potable reuse in the state. The WateReuse Association said in a press release the announcement comes following years of research, collaboration and public engagementRead More

One of the technology trends that is so frequently talked about in the water utility sector is unlocking new data about system performance and using it to further enhance operations. But improving operations is only part of the job, and providing excellent customer service isRead More

East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) has partnered with a California-based clean energy company to generate electricity from the flow of water in its distribution system. EBMUD said the investment supports its energy policy goal to become carbon neutral by 2030. InPipe Energy’s new in-conduitRead More

Despite the significant infusion of funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), Fitch Ratings said it estimates a funding gap in excess of $85 billion over the next five years for water and sewer utilities that will needRead More