The drivers, benefits and challenges of discharge avoidance, including regulatory pressures, water scarcity and the circular economy.
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America’s water systems are losing trillions of gallons – and budgets can’t keep up. Join WaterWorld and VODA.ai experts to discover how AI-driven renewal strategies are helping...
Dec. 3, 2025
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Cinco Municipal Utility District No. 1 is setting a new standard for sustainable water management through an innovative reuse initiative that repurposes wastewater effluent for...
Dec. 2, 2025
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Discover how Jefferson County Environmental Services transformed its wastewater operations by centralizing data, automating reporting, and cutting compliance validation from days...
Nov. 18, 2025
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Utility teams are stretched thin. Save hours each week by consolidating data, automating reports, and reducing compliance risk. See how much time your utility could get back.
Sept. 29, 2025

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Kurita America CEO talks about Avista merger and 2025 trends
CEO of Kurita America Todd Emslander talks about the latest industry trends and the recent merger with Avista Technologies.
Aug. 15, 2025
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Research is underway, and some of the costs and rewards may be surprising.
Aug. 8, 2025

Drinking Water Treatment

The EPA has approved an interim plan to extend municipal water lines to neighborhoods affected by groundwater contamination at the Tinkham Garage Superfund Site, addressing health...
Oct. 23, 2025
Waterkeeper Alliance has submitted a FOIA request to the EPA, seeking records on the agency's recent delays and modifications to PFAS drinking water standards, citing concerns...
Oct. 21, 2025
As more concerned households want to learn how to remove microplastics from drinking water, ongoing research suggests membranes could be an effective solution.
Oct. 20, 2025
The Shapiro administration allocates $64.4 million through PENNVEST to enhance water infrastructure across four counties, focusing on treatment upgrades, lead line replacements...
Oct. 17, 2025

Water Utility Management

American Water Works and Essential Utilities are merging in an all-stock, tax-free deal to form the largest regulated water and wastewater utility in the U.S., valued at $63 billion...
Oct. 27, 2025
Federal water projects spanning multiple states are on hold as the OMB reviews their priorities amid budget constraints, with critics questioning the transparency and potential...
Oct. 22, 2025
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The resource constraints faced by water utilities — aging infrastructure, financial limitations, and talent shortages — hinder digital transformation efforts and cooperation with...
Oct. 16, 2025
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COWI and GFT have been appointed as construction managers for IRWD’s Syphon Reservoir Improvement Project, aiming to expand capacity tenfold and enhance water resilience in Orange...
Oct. 15, 2025

Water Reuse

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How modern desalination, when guided by advanced engineering and strict regulation, results in minimal ecological impact from brine discharge, challenging common environmental...
Oct. 13, 2025
With a total investment of $43 million, Membrion's modular systems are being adopted across manufacturing sectors to reduce water, energy and chemical use, supporting regulatory...
Oct. 8, 2025
How Australian water utilities are navigating environmental and social disparities to ensure sustainable water access.
Oct. 3, 2025
These projects will enhance regional water security by leveraging high-efficiency, durable PX devices that cut energy use by up to 60%.
Sept. 4, 2025

Asset Management

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A submersible mixer such as the CertiSafe Tank Mixer by Kasco can help utilities provide drinking water more efficiently.
Strategic mixing technologies improve compliance, extend asset life and reduce costs for utilities operating under budget pressure.
Sept. 15, 2025
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An LB Water employee uses a handheld RF computer for faster order fulfillment. After deploying their new WMS, LB Water’s Stoneboro warehouse saw significant efficiency gains.
How LB Water transformed its inventory management for efficiency and accuracy.
July 28, 2025
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Discover how WIMS Rio, the latest web-based version of Hach and Aquatic Informatics' data management software, offers utilities enhanced access, security, and reporting capabilities...
June 10, 2025
Explore the critical role of well-maintained control valves in water distribution systems, emphasizing the importance of preventative maintenance to minimize service disruptions...
April 9, 2025

Smart Water Utility

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How the City of Frisco built on existing assets to transition seamlessly to AMI.
Oct. 24, 2025
The EPA, in collaboration with CISA and other partners, is hosting a series of webinars in October to help water and wastewater utilities improve their cybersecurity defenses,...
Oct. 7, 2025
Aquatic Informatics
Waipapa River flow gauging with Flowtracker.
The Bay of Plenty Regional Council has evolved its environmental data management from a hydrology-focused system to a comprehensive platform integrating diverse datasets, improving...
Oct. 6, 2025
Supported by NSF's Future Water Systems initiative, the project brings together researchers and utilities to co-create solutions that enhance the resilience and compliance of ...
Sept. 26, 2025