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EPA Administrator Zeldin Launches G20 Initiative To Advance Water Security
9/15/2026
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin launched the G20 Water Reuse Initiative during the G20 Energy Abundance Ministerial Session, advancing a shared framework for expanding the safe reuse of treated water as demand from industry, agriculture, and energy production continues to rise. Every G20 member assembled in Houston agreed to the Water Reuse Outcome Document spearheaded by EPA.
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TXST Project Will Launch Floating Wetlands In Lake Kyle To Improve Water Quality
9/14/2026
Texas State University researcher Sangchul Hwang, Ph.D., P.E., is leading a City of Kyle-funded project that will deploy floating wetlands to improve water quality in Lake Kyle. The project will test whether this nature-based system can help protect the surrounding Plum Creek Watershed, the land that drains rain and runoff into Plum Creek and connected waterways.
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New York City's Water Network Seeks Tech Solutions
9/14/2026
The Environmental Tech Lab (ETL) — a public-private collaboration between the NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Partnership Fund for New York City — today launched its fourth annual competition, seeking tech-driven approaches to solve challenges for the nation’s largest municipal water and wastewater system.
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Condition Monitoring Agreement Will Protect Welsh Water Assets
9/14/2026
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water (DCWW) has signed a three-year agreement with industrial artificial intelligence (AI) specialist Samotics for the on-going predictive condition monitoring of critical wastewater assets across its estate. This will help the water company intervene much earlier on potential incidents that could lead to pollution and unplanned downtime.
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EPA's 14th SepticSmart Week: Practical And Proactive Septic System Maintenance Protects Public Health & Reduces Costs
9/14/2026
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) kicked off SepticSmart Week 2026, a nationwide effort to help homeowners properly maintain their septic systems to protect public health, groundwater, local waterways, and the environment while saving American families money. SepticSmart Week 2026 takes place September 14-18, 2026, marking the program's 14th year of promoting practical and responsible septic system care.
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Digital Twin Helps Us Use Wastewater More Efficiently
9/14/2026
When you zoom in on the town of Kalundborg in Google Maps, the size of the joint industrial wastewater treatment plant operated by Novonesis and Novo Nordisk becomes clear.
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National Pump Company To Highlight Municipal Water And Wastewater Pumping Solutions At WEFTEC 2026
9/14/2026
National Pump Company (NPC), a recognized market leader in vertical turbine pumps, will highlight its latest advancements at WEFTEC 2026, taking place September 26-30 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.
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Governor Abbott Directs Texas Water Development Board To Penalize Data Center Reporting Failures
9/14/2026
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) to compel major water users, including data centers, to comply with water use reporting requirements and to impose legal consequences for past and future failure to comply with state law.
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2026 Utility Of The Future Today Recognition
9/14/2026
The forward-thinking initiatives of 33 water utilities are being recognized by the Water Environment Federation as Utilities of the Future Today as they reimagine partnerships and community engagement, and Circular Water Economy practices, including reduction, recovery, and regenerative strategies.
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ReliaSource Express - Gorman-Rupp's Quick-Ship Lift Stations
9/11/2026
Gorman-Rupp’s ReliaSource Express products offer lift station customization delivered at top speed. Choose from a variety of station types configured with a selection of 3”– 6” Super T Series pumps, motors, controls, and other equipment. ASVP stations come equipped with applicable SF Series submersible pumps. The combinations are endless, but the wait is not.