Over 80 International Experts Set to Address Critical Water, Energy and Climate Challenges at WEX Global 2026
February 9-11 in Seville (Spain)This year, the 20th Water and Energy Exchange (WEX) Global will be focusing on four key topics: sustainable water stewardship; AI and digital transformation in the water cycle; collaboration and sustainable development, and innovation and the circular economy. January 27, 2026. Seville (Spain) will be hosting the 20th WEX Global from February 9 to 11. The event, entitled “Water, Energy and Climate Change: from Vision to Action – Realising a World of Water Abundanc...
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Stantec-Rados team selected to support recycled water in the Inland Empire
New pipeline and pump station will boost water supply reliability in Southern California RIALTO, CA (January 22, 2026) TSX, NYSE:STN: Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has been selected by the Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) to lead the design of a new pump station and 11-mile recycled water pipeline in the western part of San Bernardino County, California. This infrastructure will convey recycled water from the City of Rialto’s wastewater treatment plant to I...
ACE and EIC welcome Water Paper as step-change in delivery
Water White Paper: ACE & EIC CommentThe ACE and EIC have welcomed the publication of the Water White Paper and its focus on water infrastructure, environmental protection, and community resilience. Commenting, Kate Jennings, Chief Executive, Environmental Industries Commission said: “We welcome the Government’s Water White Paper and its focus on building a resilient, forward-looking water system. The priorities for our members have always been rapid delivery of long-term water planning, strong g...
California Water Service Begins Water Infrastructure Upgrade, Continues Work to Improve Chico Water Quality, Supply
Cal Water began a new water infrastructure upgrade in central Chico this week, and in coming weeks, will continue installing treatment to meet the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s 2029 deadline to comply with a new National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).“This is going to be another busy year for our team as we remain focused on improving water quality, along with supply and system reliability for our customers’ everyday and emergen...
STV to Lead Upgrade of Effluent Service Water System at Philadelphia’s Southwest Water Pollution Control Plant
PHILADELPHIA, PA – STV today announced it has been selected by the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) to lead a major rehabilitation of the Southwest Water Pollution Control Plant (SW-WPCP), Philadelphia’s second-largest wastewater facility.STV will provide engineering services for rehabilitation at SW-WPCP, which treats an average of 150 million gallons per day (MGD) and wet weather flow in excess of 500 MGD. The SW-WPCP is one of three Philadelphia Water Department water pollution control pla...
Scottish Water names Stantec preferred bidder to deliver multibillion-pound transformation of water and wastewater infrastructure
Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has been named as a preferred bidder to be a primary designer for the multibillion-pound Scottish Water Enterprise, which is set to transform Scotland’s water and wastewater networks. The enterprise is the largest program of investment in Scottish Water’s history. The initiative will enhance the country’s public assets to improve drinking water quality, increase water resilience, and protect the environment.New wave of water delive...
Turning sludge into semiconductors
Danish researchers develop method for producing in-demand form of arsenic from groundwater treatment waste By Victoria MartinezResearchers from the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland have developed a technique to convert toxic arsenic waste into a critical material for semiconductors and essential green-transition technologies.“Arsenic has been considered a toxic contaminant for decades. It's known as the King of Poisons and the Poison of Kings,” says Case van Genuchten, lead author on t...
Bowman to Lead $30 Million Multi-Year Flood Control Project with Largest U.S. Water Reclamation Authority
Multi-year contract expands public infrastructure backlog with new client relationshipRESTON, Va., Jan. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (NASDAQ: BWMN), a national engineering services and program management firm, announced today that it has been awarded a multi-year contract by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD), one of the largest stormwater and wastewater treatment management agencies in the world, serving over 5.2 million residents...
AI’s Water Demand to Surge Nearly 130% by 2050 – New Research Shows How to Build a Water-Secure AI Economy
Analysis finds AI could add 30 trillion liters of annual water demand, but targeted reuse and digital infrastructure investments can substantially offset demand and protect communitiesWashington, DC, (January 14, 2026) – The rapid global expansion of artificial intelligence is set to drive a 129% increase in water demand across the AI value chain by 2050, according to new research by Xylem (NYSE: XYL) and Global Water Intelligence (GWI). Watering the New Economy: Managing the Impacts of the AI R...
City of Oxnard selects Carollo Engineers to oversee construction of $46M water resource recovery facility upgrade
Major infrastructure project will rehabilitate critical treatment infrastructure to maintain reliable service OXNARD, Calif., Jan. 13, 2026 – The City of Oxnard has selected Carollo Engineers to provide construction management and inspection services for the Primary Clarifiers and Activated Sludge Tank Improvement Project at the City’s Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF). The project represents a significant investment in safeguarding the community's water and wastewater infrastructure while...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
Santa Barbara County North Branch Jail Expansion
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