NACWA Report Shows Impact of 10 Historic Rain Events on US Water Infrastructure; Water Utility CEOs from Chicago, D.C., and Seattle Point to Federal Funding Gap
NACWA REPORT – 10 HISTORIC RAIN AND FLOOD EVENTS IN 2022 PUSH BOUNDARIES OF US WATER INFRASTRUTURE, MAGNIFY IMPERATIVE FOR MORE FEDERAL FUNDING TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH Clean Water Act 50th Anniversary: Public Water Utility CEOs from Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Seattle celebrate local victories and innovations; urge lawmakers to address $1 trillion federal funding gap to address the “aggregate effect of climate change” on aging infrastructure. WASHINGTON, D.C, CHICAGO, SEATTLE – Leadin...
Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Steps for Drought Mitigation Funding from Inflation Reduction Act
New program will increase water conservation and water efficiency within the Colorado River Basin WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced new drought mitigation funding opportunities to improve and protect the long-term sustainability of the Colorado River System. A newly created Lower Colorado River Basin System Conservation and Efficiency Program, funded with an initial allocation through the Inflation Reduction Act and managed through the Bureau of Reclamation, will...
Water Utilities Set the Pace in Race to Reduce Carbon Emissions
Leading utilities show how water sector could become one of the fastest to decarbonize using existing technologies at low cost A medium-sized water utility could reduce emissions equal to 150 transatlantic flights per year WASHINGTON, DC – More than 80 water and wastewater utilities worldwide have set net-zero and climate-neutrality targets.[1] These utilities are leading the decarbonization of the water sector with strategies that optimize operations while cutting greenhouse gas (G...
MentorAPM selected to provide EAM for City of Santa Monica Plant Upgrades
Leading edge asset management software solutions provider joins high-profile effort PHOENIX – Supporting the City of Santa Monica on its mission to water self-sufficiency by 2023, MentorAPM has been selected to provide an Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system for the City’s Water Resources Division and the Sustainable Water Supply Program. Included in the $200 million “One Water” initiative, MentorAPM will deliver a comprehensive computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and a...
Longwood, Florida Implements EnBiorganic Performance Trial to Address Odor, FOG (Fats, Oils & Grease) and Capacity Demands
Installation of EnBiorganic Technologies autonomous bio-augmentation technology begins in wastewater collection system served by City of Longwood Utilities Division to address ongoing odor, FOG buildup and other operational challenges. Longwood, Florida – The City of Longwood is currently implementing a septic abandonment project to decommission existing on-site sewage treatment and disposal systems (OSTDS/septic tanks) and connect these properties to its centralized sewer collection system....
Thirteen Communities Recognized For Excellence In Stormwater Management
WEF Past President, Lynn Broaddus (left), presents Mark Doneux (right) with Capitol Region Watershed District their 2021 MS4 Award for Overall Phase II Winner. ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Water Environment Federation (WEF) is recognizing 13 communities for excellence in stormwater management, including exceeding permit requirements and sharing knowledge with the water sector. The municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) programs were selected as part of the National Municipal Stormwater...
Marmon Industrial Water Launches Containerized WT Solutions Line and Operating Services
Reduce long-term cost and alleviate the risk of producing demineralized water BURLINGTON, ONTARIO, CANADA - With more than 180 years of combined water purification industry experience, Marmon Industrial Water is unveiling its Containerized WT Solutions line. These compact water treatment containers contain a combination of ultrafiltration (UF), reverse osmosis (RO) and electrodeionization (EDI) technologies to produce ultrapure demineralized water for industrial processes. Designed and a...
Wastewater Treatment and The Triple Bottom Line
People, Planet, Profits: Is Your Chosen Solution Sustainable? By Suzan Chin-Taylor Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) have a duty to ensure the safety and cleanliness of the effluent they process. Their responsibility goes beyond avoiding liability from contaminated water or improving bottom-line profitability. WWTP operators need to think in terms of the Triple Bottom Line: people, planet, and profits. It’s not a decision between them but a continuous, concerted effort to optimize benefi...
Water sector heralds UK first in major success for greener ‘Printfrastructure’
Montage of the chamber being lifted into place at the United Utilities site, with crane lift by Ainscough Crane Hire United Utilities and tech innovators ChangeMaker3D have achieved a first in the UK water industry by demonstrating the use of 3D concrete printed components – with significant carbon, cost and labour savings. The trailblazing move sees the water sector taking the lead in the development of the new tech known as ‘Printfrastructure’ technology. During a 12-month period...
Optimization of Aqsur's water treatment plants in municipalities in the Atlántico Sur Department
The initiatives implemented in Aguas del Sur del Atlántico have resulted in savings of up to 42% in the operations of some plants, benefits in terms of sustainability and an increase of 99% in the water supply network. Municipalities such as Campo de la Cruz, Santa Lucía and Luruaco now have running water 24 hours a day. The technological and technical operations of the infrastructure were revised, operating parameters were optimized, and staff began to receive regular training, among othe...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
Santa Barbara County North Branch Jail Expansion
February Issue 2026
