WaterStep Sends Safe Water Systems to Aid Hurricane Survivors in Puerto Rico
Louisville, KY - In order to combat the humanitarian crisis in Puerto Rico caused by the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, Louisville-based organization WaterStep and the National Puerto Rico Leadership Council Education Fund (NPRLCEF) have joined forces to install water purification units in all 78 Puerto Rican municipalities. The first 22 water purification kits will be deployed to Puerto Rico next week to provide safe drinking water and disinfectant to those affected by Hurricane Maria. The kits...
State Water Utility Takes Aim at Water Infrastructure Education
GREENWOOD, Ind. - School is in session again and Indiana American Water, the state’s largest investor-owned water utility, has launched The71Percent.org, a new website to help educate residents throughout Indiana on water and wastewater issues, infrastructure, conservation, and best practices. Indiana American Water is taking action to keep the public informed on how everyone can do their part to keep waterways clean and protect the future of Indiana’s water supply and infrastructure. “We...
New Collaboration to Reduce Nutrient Pollution in National Waterways
Chicago – Today at WEFTEC, the largest annual water quality conference in the world, the US Water Alliance, National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA), and the Water Environment Federation (WEF) released a new collaborative approach on how to reduce nutrient pollution in our nation's waterways. Nutrient overload from excess nitrogen and phosphorus in rivers, lakes, bays and coastal waters such as the Gulf of Mexico is a complicated and pressing problem that threatens drinking water qua...
IECA Expertise Can Assist in Stormwater Reduction
Denver, Colo – The International Erosion Control Association Region One (IECA) staff, board of directors and members would like to extend their experience to support to victims of recent hurricanes in southeast Texas, the Caribbean Islands, Florida and Puerto Rico. “Our members have a vast knowledge of drainage, stormwater and water quality management and preventative coastal erosion experience that can help these areas get back on their feet,” explained Sharan Wilson, IECA Director....
Greenville Water Quality Group Responds Quickly to Reedy River Concerns
GREENVILLE, S.C. — When a downtown Greenville portion of the Reedy River turned bright neon green this month, the response was swift and efficient thanks to the continuing efforts of members of the Reedy River Water Quality Group (RRWQG). RRWQG is made up of more than 50 stakeholders, including officials from area counties and cities, Renewable Water Resources (ReWa), community and conservation groups, Clemson University, local citizens, and state and federal agencies. Woolpert Project Manage...
CH2M thought Leaders to Share Latest Innovative Water Technology Solutions at WEFTEC 2017
CH2M is participating in the 90th Annual Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference (WEFTEC 2017) in Chicago, Illinois, at McCormick Place, being held September 30-October 4. The Water Environment Federation (WEF) is anticipating participation of more than 22,000 attendees from more than 70 countries, which means ample opportunities to network, share best practices and new industry knowledge, as well as learn from one another. Numerous CH2Mers will be...
US$9.5 Billion City Water Projects Open for Investment
Research compiled in a new 2017 report by CDP and AECOM finds cities join companies to lead on water security development following climate change and urban population pressure. New research from CDP, the international environmental reporting and data non-profit, today reveals that US$9.5 billion worth of city water projects are now open for investment. Released for World Water Week (27 August – 1 September) CDP’s new infographic report ‘Who’s tackling urban water challenges’, produced in par...
Analysis: Unlocking Flow of Capital to Water Sector Requires Smart, Integrated Strategies
Unlocking the flow of capital to accelerate improvements to water infrastructure that advance climate resilience and protect urban low-income communities from flooding requires integrated strategies for investments and grantmaking, concludes a recently released analysis. The Climate Resilient & Equitable Water Systems Capital Scan provides a roadmap for effectively utilizing capital to accelerate water system solutions like green infrastructure and planning and preparedness measures. The...
Bridgepoint to Acquire Cleantech Leader Evac
Evac, the world’s leading provider of integrated waste, wastewater, and water management systems for the marine, offshore, and building industries, is to be acquired by private equity group Bridgepoint. Headquartered in Espoo, Finland, Evac was established in 1979 and to date has successfully completed over 20,000 marine, 2,000 offshore, and 2,000 building projects for customers around the world. The company has offices in Brazil, China, Finland, France, Germany, South Korea, Norway, Sweden,...
Severn Trent Water Trials Rezatec’s Innovative Geospatial Data Analytics to Monitor Asset Risk and Detect Pipeline Leakage
Harwell, Oxfordshire: Severn Trent Water are now trialling Rezatec’s unique and pioneering asset risk monitoring and pipeline leakage detection data products with a view to reducing their costs and improving operational efficiency. The satellite-powered geospatial data analytics provide important insights to support asset maintenance and event management and can facilitate intelligent deployment of ground survey teams for targeted investigation and remediation activities. Using its innov...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
Santa Barbara County North Branch Jail Expansion
February Issue 2026
