Devastating Floods Made Worse by River Widening, Finds SFU-Wageningen Study
Common flood management tactics risk doing more harm than good without improved monitoring and understanding of rivers, according to a new study co-authored by Simon Fraser University researchers. Published in the journal Nature, the study looked at the 2021 flood of Western Europe’s Meuse River that caused dozens of fatalities and billions of dollars in infrastructure damage. The team discovered a regularly used flood mitigation strategy may have played a key role in exacerbating impacts of...
NWPX Park Highlights its PumpTrooper® Lift Stations
Automated, Prefabricated Lift Stations Delivering Rapid Installation, Reliable Operation, and Cost-Effective Water Management NWPX Park, a division of NWPX Infrastructure, is a global leader in the design and construction of innovative water utilities and environmental solutions, and is proud to highlight its PumpTrooper® Lift Stations, an advanced and comprehensive solution for wastewater and stormwater conveyance across diverse industries. Delivered as a fully integrated and automated...
New facility launched to strengthen water enterprises and expand safe water access
Antwerp, September 30, 2025 - Incofin Investment Management, together with Aqua for All and Norfund, today announced the launch of a new Technical Assistance Facility (TAF) for the Water Access Acceleration Fund (W2AF). The facility is designed to help promising water enterprises grow stronger and reach further. It will give them the tools, expertise, and systems they need to grow sustainably, improve service quality, and expand safe drinking water access to underserved communities. The...
ABB Expands Water and Wastewater Low Voltage Drive Portfolio with New ACQ580-0P Packaged Drive
ABB Expands Water and Wastewater Low Voltage Drive Portfolio with New ACQ580-0P Packaged Drive | Slim-footprint enclosed package integrates the ACQ580 variable frequency drive (VFD) into a robustUL Type 1/12 (NEMA) enclosure. The drive employs pump protection and control features and can be configured with commonwater industry-specific, panel-mounted options. Designed for reliable operation in environments where dust, debris, and dripping water are present indoors The ACQ580-0P dri...
Gradiant’s ForeverGone Sets New Standard for PFAS Destruction with Breakthrough Cost and Performance
New deployment at Munich International Airport highlights technology’s ability to eliminate PFAS at the source while meeting global regulatory and cost pressures BOSTON, Mass.- Gradiant, a global leader in advanced water and wastewater solutions, today announced advancements in its ForeverGone PFAS destruction platform, establishing it as one of the most cost-effective and sustainable solutions for eliminating “forever chemicals” in industrial wastewater. Destroying PFAS at the S...
Schneider Electric and City of Conroe Transform Water Infrastructure with Open, Software-Defined Automation
EcoStruxure Automation Expert deployed across 19 water plants to enable rapid scaling and smart water management Collaboration sets a new benchmark for resilient, future-ready municipal infrastructure in North America Real-time automation supports Conroe’s strategic goals of efficiency, sustainability, and growth Conroe, TX – September 22, 2025 – Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and industrial automation, today announced a strategic collaboration with the...
Connecting Communities, Protecting Water: Charlotte Water and Mount Holly Celebrate Milestone in Stowe Regional Project
The event highlighted a key partnership that helps safeguard the Catawba River and supports future generations CHARLOTTE, N.C. – On Tuesday, September 16, Charlotte Water and the City of Mount Holly officially commissioned the new Mount Holly Pump Station during a ceremony held at Tuckaseege Park. The event marked the start of wastewater flow through newly constructed underground pipelines located beneath the Catawba River, which connect Mount Holly’s wastewater system to Charlotte Wate...
The Tagus SAIH boosts its strategic role with new technological and operational upgrades
The Tagus Water Authority guarantees the surveillance, monitoring, and smart management of water resources through a maintenance and operation contract with the TAJO 2024 consortium (Adasa-Idrica) “The aim of the project is to guarantee water and hydraulic security for all of the basin’s users, maintaining and improving critical infrastructure to facilitate real-time decision-making,” explained Sergio Morant, a Flood Risk Specialist at Xylem Vue September 16, 2025. Against a backgroun...
All-in-One Headworks Systems: An Economical, Efficient and High Performing Solution for Wastewater Treatment in Small to Mid-Sized Municipalities
By: Rich MacGregor, Technical Writer The need for effective headworks systems has become more critical than ever for wastewater treatment plants, driven by challenges such as the increasing prevalence of flushable wipes and the necessity to safeguard newer, more advanced treatment methods. For municipalities with small and medium-sized populations or in rural locations, designing state-of-the-art systems and navigating complex construction projects can be particularly daunting. This...
Marley Engineered Products Introduces Advanced Washdown Heaters for Wastewater Treatment Facilities
Engineered to provide reliable, efficient, and robust heating solutions, capable of withstanding extreme conditions in wastewater applications Bennettsville, SC - Marley Engineered Products, LLC., a leading manufacturer of high-performance heating and ventilation solutions, proudly announces the release of the next-generation Washdown Heater, available under the QMark and Berko brands. Constructed with stainless steel and corrosion-resistant materials, Marley’s washdown heaters are desig...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
Santa Barbara County North Branch Jail Expansion
February Issue 2026
