CH2M Hill News

1. Team Develops Fast, Affordable, On-Site 'Forever Chemical' Test 5/8/2026

   A new study has unveiled a new method to cost-effectively and practically test for “forever chemicals” in water, potentially revolutionising environmental PFAS monitoring.

2. Emerson Launches Digital Anti-Coating pH/ORP Sensor For Reliable, Low-Maintenance Service 5/7/2026

   Emerson today released the new Rosemount 396A Anti-Coating pH Sensor for measuring pH and oxidation-reduction potential (ORP) in dirty, abrasive, and high-solids applications.

3. Water Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction Rises Despite Persistently High Costs, JD Power Finds 5/6/2026

   Even with average monthly water bills hovering at $100, nationwide, just $1.00 lower than the record high reached in 2025, customer satisfaction with local water utilities has risen this year, driven by notable gains in customer service and perceptions of cost, according to the JD Power 2026 U.S. Water Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction Study,SM released today. Overall satisfaction is up 8 points year over year to 523 (on a 1,000-point scale), suggesting that clearer communication and better support are helping utilities boost satisfaction scores without relying on lower costs.

4. Generative Artificial Intelligence, A Strategic Asset For Water Utilities 5/6/2026

   Generative AI (GenAI) is emerging as a catalyst capable of transforming asset management, decision-making, and customer engagement.

5. UN Scientists Warn That Over 60% Of Developing Countries Face Overlapping Socioeconomic And Water Security Challenges, Affecting 2 Billion People 5/6/2026

   Unsafe drinking water is not just a technical problem. It is a sign of deeper inequality, concludes a new investigation of the state of water quality in 138 countries by the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU‑INWEH).

6. IDRA Joins The Water-AI Nexus Center Of Excellence Advisory Council With The Water Environment Federation 5/6/2026

   The International Desalination and Reuse Association (IDRA) joins the Water-AI Nexus Center of Excellence, under which IDRA will serve as a supporting organization and join the Center’s Advisory Council.

7. PCL Construction Awarded $146M Contract For DC Water's First Progressive Design-Build Project 5/6/2026

   PCL Construction, Inc. has been awarded a $146M progressive design-build contract by the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water) for construction and upgrades to Water Pumping and Storage Facilities.

8. Colorado School of Mines Launches $7M Research Center To Evaluate PFAS Destruction Technologies 5/6/2026

   Water and soil impacted by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) is one of today’s most pressing environmental challenges, impacting rural, suburban and urban communities across the globe.

9. Amazon And Aganova Launch AI-Powered Water Loss Reduction Project In Bergamo 5/6/2026

   Amazon today announced it is working with water technology provider Aganova to reduce water loss in Bergamo's water utility network through AI-powered acoustic leak detection technology.

10. AERZEN: IFAT Innovations At A Glance 5/5/2026

    Under the slogan “Efficient by Nature - Sustainable by Design. It's in our DNA" presents AERZEN innovative solutions for the future of wastewater treatment at IFAT. Numerous new products provide new impetus for greater efficiency, greater flexibility and intelligent digitisation in the aeration of aeration tanks.