Stantec selected to support California Water Plan
California Water Plan Update 2028 will serve as the state’s strategic roadmap in a changing climate SACRAMENTO, CA: TSX, NYSE: STN: Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has been selected by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) to provide water resource planning and facilitation services to support the California Water Plan Update 2028, a document that serves as the state’s roadmap to set water management priorities in a changing climate. First...
Simplifying Pump Maintenance: Tsurumi Highlights the Importance of Guide Rail Systems in Lift Stations
As operators continue to prioritize efficiency and uptime in wastewater management, Tsurumi Pump spotlights the vital role that guide rail systems play in pump installations for sewage lift stations and wastewater treatment plants. When a submersible pump needs to be installed, serviced, or replaced, time is critical. Guide rail systems allow pumps to be connected, lifted, and reinstalled with ease. A guide rail system consists of rails or channels that connect the pump the piping. When t...
HDPE Only Pipe Material for Water Service Lines Using AWWA Standard
The AWWA C901-25 Standard detailing pressure pipe for use in potable water, reclaimed water and wastewater service lines includes a fittings section, and an overview statement affirming the use of PE pipe in lead service line replacement projects. Included in New AWWA C901 Updated and Expanded Standard Now Available IRVING, TX - July 8, 2025 - In collaboration with more than 30 committee and subcommittee members, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) has updated its C901 Standa...
Engineering a Better Day at the Beach
Richly vegetated barriers of mature dunes serve as natural defenses and help protect ecosystems on barrier islands from storms and rising seas. A recent study by researchers at Texas A&M University looked into what makes a barrier island a “barrier.” Credit: Illustration by Kaitlyn Johnson/Texas A&M Engineering Barrier islands protect coastal communities and infrastructure — so what happens if they disappear? Driving through almost any coastal town, you’ll notice staples of being...
GLWA Bond Upgrade and Sale Delivers $77M in Savings, $280M for Infrastructure
GLWA SEWER SYSTEM BONDS RECEIVE UPGRADE TO AA /UTILITY EXECUTES SUCCESSFUL BOND TRANSACTION TO SECURE FUNDING FOR REGIONAL WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS AND GARNERS MONEY-SAVING REFUNDING GLWA received an upgrade from Fitch Ratings on its Sewer System to AA for the senior lien and AA- for the second lien, with affirmation of strong ratings from each of the other rating agencies Successful bond transaction provides $280 million in new funding for regional water and wastew...
Virginia Tech Leads Innovative Initiative to Tackle PFAS Pollution in Northern Virginia's Drinking Water Supply
Douglas Holladay takes a water sample from the Occoquan Reservoir. Photo by Peter Means for Virginia Tech. The Occoquan Reservoir supplies drinking water to nearly 1 million residents in the greater Washington, D.C., area — and currently, its levels of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), “forever chemicals” that have been linked to cancer, immune dysfunction, and developmental issues in children, exceed Environmental Protection Agency’s maximum contaminant levels. ...
Aquatech Selected as a Key Technology Partner for Texas’ First Major Seawater Desalination Plant
Aquatech has been selected as the desalination technology partner for Corpus Christi’s Inner Harbor Water Treatment Campus. When complete, it will be the third largest seawater desalination plant in the Americas, and the first of its kind in Texas. The plant will deliver 30 million gallons (113 million liters) per day of potable water, and forms part of the City of Corpus Christi’s drive to ensure a long-term, drought-resilient water supply for the Coastal Bend region. The plant will be am...
SwiftComply Launches Next-Gen Pretreatment Module, Setting a New Standard for Water Compliance
Built by former utility leaders, the new module reflects a commitment to getting compliance right – not just fast. PLEASANTON, Calif. – SwiftComply, the software platform built specifically for water utility compliance, today announced the launch of its new Pretreatment module, a specialized, smart system for managing industrial wastewater oversight. Developed over multiple years in close collaboration with municipal leaders, the release signals SwiftComply’s deepening commitment to transform...
Groundbreaking water treatment research advances potable reuse technologies
WRF-funded study validates treatment performance for safer, more sustainable potable reuse systems WALNUT CREEK, Calif.– A pioneering research study by a multidisciplinary team of researchers, engineers, and utilities has been completed, providing clear guidance for pathogen reduction in carbon-based advanced treatment (CBAT) water systems. Funded by The Water Research Foundation (WRF), project 5129 focuses specifically on innovative approaches to ozone and biologically activat...
VVater Wins 2025 World Future Award for Breakthrough Innovation in Water Technology
World Future Awards honors VVater’s breakthrough technology, which is powering the future of clean water. AUSTIN, Texas – VVater, a next-generation water technology company revolutionizing water treatment through its innovative Farady Reactors, is proud to announce it has been named a winner of the 2025 World Future Award in the Technology category. The company was honored with the Best Water Treatment Solution award, recognizing VVater’s leadership in creating scalable and chemical-free sol...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
Santa Barbara County North Branch Jail Expansion
February Issue 2026
