CH2M Hill News

1. Hunting Viruses In Your Water System 8/7/2026

   On the heels of potentially the most widespread cyberattack by a nation state on U.S. water systems in history, DEF CON Franklin and the National Rural Water Association (NRWA) have launched the Water Watch Center (WWC).

2. Following FBI And EPA Warnings, Invicti Offers Complimentary AppSec Support To U.S. Water Utilities 8/7/2026

   Recent FBI and EPA warnings about cyberattacks on internet-connected operational technology at U.S. water utilities underscore a broader risk: adversaries systematically hunt for any internet-facing asset an operator has not fully secured.

3. Industrial Water Treatment Chemicals Market To Reach US$27.6 Billion By 2033 8/7/2026

   According to latest research by Growth Market Reports, the global industrial water treatment chemicals market size reached USD 16.4 billion in 2024, reflecting robust demand across a spectrum of industrial sectors.

4. How An FIU Researcher Is Turning Agricultural Waste Into A Solution For Cleaner Water 8/6/2026

   Rice is the most-eaten food on the planet, and its discarded outer husk results in some 300 billion pounds of waste per year. FIU chemistry researcher Islam Ibrahim Hussein says the inedible castoffs could be the key to cleaner water.

5. Tangled Seaweed Inspires One-Size-Fits-All Cleaners For Ocean Microplastics 8/6/2026

   Inspired by naturally-occurring mats and balls of seaweed, researchers have created highly-porous, superadhesive meshes that are capable of capturing both large and small microplastic particles – a longstanding challenge in the field. The mesh can clean microplastics from both saltwater and freshwater and is made from sustainable and widely available biopolymers.

6. FAU Awarded U.S. EPA Grant To Combat Harmful Algal Blooms 8/6/2026

   Harmful algal blooms (HABs) have become an increasingly common threat to lakes, rivers and coastal waters across the United States, endangering drinking water supplies, aquatic ecosystems, public health and local economies. Now, researchers at Florida Atlantic University are developing an innovative technology that could help stop these blooms before they spread.

7. Saudi Water Authority Launches Global Water Regulation Forum To Shape The Future Of Water Governance With IDRA As The Strategic Partner 8/6/2026

   As water security becomes one of the world’s defining challenges, effective regulation has emerged as a critical enabler of resilient and sustainable water systems.

8. EPA Convenes Roundtable Focused On Strengthening The Water Sector Workforce 8/5/2026

   Yesterday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) convened a roundtable on water workforce to discuss how to help recruit and retain individuals into meaningful careers in water and to identify opportunities where EPA can help reduce barriers and improve interstate coordination.

9. AWWA Urges Expanded U.S. Cybersecurity Support, Measures 8/5/2026

   The American Water Works Association (AWWA) today sent a letter to U.S. Congressional leaders urging strong federal support for water utilities following cyber attacks on multiple water systems in recent days.

10. NOAA And Partners Find Smaller-Than-Anticipated Hypoxic Zone In Gulf of America 8/5/2026

    NOAA-supported scientists announced today that this year’s Gulf of America hypoxic zone is approximately 1,332 square miles, making it the 2nd smallest zone on record in 40 years of measurement. Hypoxic areas, also called “dead zones,” are areas with little to no oxygen in the water, which can negatively impact fish, shellfish, corals and aquatic plants by making critical habitat unavailable to bottom species.