Articles by Riley Kleemeier

  1. What The Impending "Super El Niño" Means For Water Utilities 5/7/2026

    According to new reports, the odds for a record-breaking “Super El Niño” in 2026 are rising greatly. With extreme weather in some parts of the world and water scarcity in others, water utilities are gearing up to shoulder the burden.

  2. San Diego's Plan To Combat Excess Water: Selling It. 4/23/2026

    Amid drought and water scarcity concerns, San Diego faces a unique problem: too much water. The solution? The San Diego County Water Authority is going to sell some of its water to Western Municipal Water District, which serves nearly 1 million people.

  3. Water Leaders Head To D.C. For National Policy Fly-In 4/9/2026

    This week, water and wastewater executives from across the U.S. will gather in Washington, D.C. for the National Water Policy Fly-In. Held annually, this summit bridges the technical and legislative realities of utility management.

  4. Wastewater Monitoring Sounds The Alarm On New COVID Variant 4/1/2026

    A newly emerging COVID-19 strain, nicknamed the “Cicada” variant, is raising concern among public health experts. But it’s not just hospitals or test results driving early detection this time. Instead, the first warning signs are flowing through America’s wastewater systems.

  5. World Water Day 2026: Why Equality Is Key To Solving The Global Water Crisis 3/19/2026

    1.2 billion people across the globe live without access to safe water. That’s why every year, the United Nations observes World Water Day on March 22nd, shining a spotlight on the world’s most pressing water challenges.

  6. Baltimore's Multi-Million Dollar Sewage Struggle 3/12/2026

    Baltimore’s ongoing struggle to overhaul its aging wastewater infrastructure is proving more complicated than originally expected. A report from the Department of Public Works indicates that fulfilling the city’s federal environmental mandates will require an additional $674 million and an extension until 2046.

  7. Tap Water Beats Bottled Water In Nanoplastics Study 2/5/2026
    Scientists studying levels of micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) in drinking water have made a surprising recommendation: choose tap water over bottled water.
  8. EPA's PFAS Effluent Limits Rulemaking Faces Delay 1/22/2026

    The U.S. EPA’s efforts to curb industrial discharges of PFAS have hit a pause, marking a pivotal moment in the government’s approach to regulating these so-called forever chemicals.

  9. EPA Proposal Could Redefine How States Review Federal Water Permits 1/15/2026
    The U.S. EPA has proposed a revision to Section 401 of the Clean Water Act, a move that could significantly reshape how states exercise authority over infrastructure projects that may affect water quality.
  10. Nationwide Study Challenges Fears Of Fluoride's Cognitive Risks 11/25/2025

    New research is challenging previous hesitations about fluoride in drinking water. The study found that those who drank water with recommended fluoride levels performed modestly better on cognitive tests than peers without similar exposure.