SIU grad engineers solutions to protect communities from water-related disasters
(Above) Dewasis Dahal works in an SIU lab to calibrate hydraulic experiments using a flume from Little River Research & Design. (Photo courtesy of Little River Research & Design). Dahal does fieldwork at a lake few miles south of the SIU campus (middle photo) and in Nepal (bottom photo). (Fieldwork images courtesy of Dewasis Dahal)by Tim ObermillerCARBONDALE, Ill. — Growing up in Nepal’s flood-prone Terai region, Southern Illinois University Carbondale graduate Dewasis Dahal learned early that w...
From land to sea: Yanmar excavators on a mission for cleaner water in Campania
A local partnership between Yanmar CE, Sunrise Trading Italy and contractor Edilsud di Mazza Massimo is safeguarding the coastal landscape and water quality of southern Italy’s Salerno province, supporting the maintenance of 70 wastewater-treatment plants, ensuring cleaner water and a healthier environment. Along the glittering shores of Campania, a vital environmental project is underway. The province of Salerno is home to one of Italy’s most captivating coastal landscapes, where rivers and...
Nationwide Study Suggests that Water Treatment Methods May Impact the Risk of Legionnaires’ Disease
Higher rates of disease are seen in zip codes served by water treatment plants that use chlorine as the primary disinfectant Embargoed for release until December 9, 2025 For media Inquiries regarding the study, please contact Natalie Judd or Emma Scott Washington, D.C., December 9, 2025 – Preliminary results of a nationwide study suggest that the disinfectant used to treat water before it is distributed through pipes may impact the incidence of Legionnaire’s disease in certain parts of the c...
Sustainability Partners Joins With Sun ‘N Lake on New Wastewater Treatment Plant
SEBRING, FL – Dec. 3, 2025: Sustainability Partners has contracted with the Sun ‘N Lake Improvement District to begin the process of replacing an outdated wastewater treatment plant located in the Highlands County, Florida, community. The new plant, to be built with the latest technology, will provide high-quality wastewater treatment services to current and future residents. “After almost 50 years of service, the existing main plant has reached the end of its useful life,” said Michael Tari, in...
Louisville Water Turns to Arq to Help Mitigate Effects of Algal Superbloom in the Ohio River
Utility uses more than a year’s worth of PAC in two months to address high concentrations of MIBAuthor: Devon Santistevan, Director of Sales Operations and Marketing at Arq.For eight weeks in the summer of 2024, Louisville Water Company treated a massive algal superbloom that had the potential for an exceedingly bad taste and odor for nearly one million people. The size of the initial bloom alone would have been a water treatment challenge, but to compound the problem, a prolonged drought and la...
Agency Agreement Applying ‘Common-Sense’ Approach to Canadian Pipeline Market
The agreement between PipeSense and Monitor Emissions Inc. will support pipeline operations across all provinces and territories in Canada. The Canadian pipeline market now has access to a series of advanced asset integrity and maintenance solutions, following a partnership agreement between PipeSense and Monitor Emissions Inc. U.S.-founded PipeSense, which develops and delivers critical pipeline solutions with speed and accuracy, has signed an exclusive agreement with Monitor Emiss...
Stantec to provide construction services for Carleton Place’s water and wastewater treatment plant upgrades
Water infrastructure improvements will address future growth needs CARLETON PLACE, ON, TSX, NYSE: STN: The Town of Carleton Place, Ontario, has officially started construction on major water and wastewater treatment plant upgrades, marking a significant milestone in the community’s infrastructure journey. Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, will continue its long-standing partnership with the Town by providing construction services for this transformative proj...
ABB introduces electromagnetic flowmeter with MQTT to scale water conservation efforts
The new AquaMaster4 MQTT solution enhances pipeline leak detection, supporting water conservation efforts MQTT makes possible the transition from legacy to real-time, intelligent water system operations In addition, AquaMaster4 MQTT will reduce energy use and support broader sustainability goals in the water industry ABB has launched AquaMaster4 electromagnetic flowmeter with Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT) technology to support water conservation efforts across the water ind...
Water Department to Add New Infrastructure Upgrade to Improve Safety & Resiliency
Aerial photo shows infrastructure work underway at the Tampa Water Department’s David L. Tippin Water Treatment Facility TAMPA, Fla. Nov. 12, 2025 – The Tampa Water Department is moving forward with a critical upgrade to its water treatment process at the David L. Tippin Water Treatment Facility that will enhance water quality while reducing long-term operating costs. The $42 million Chemical Systems Improvement Project represents the latest step in the department's commitment to moder...
The ADS Foundation and The Nature Conservancy’s Brightstorm Program Announce Collaboration to Advance Innovation in Stormwater Solutions
HILLIARD, Ohio — November 12, 2025 — The ADS Foundation today announced a strategic collaboration with Brightstorm, a program of The Nature Conservancy (TNC), to protect freshwater systems and accelerate the development of Smart Watershed Network Management (SWNM) solutions across the United States. The ADS Foundation is funded primarily by Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (NYSE: WMS), a leading provider of innovative water management solutions in the stormwater and onsite wastewater industries a...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
Santa Barbara County North Branch Jail Expansion
February Issue 2026
