CH2M Hill News

31. Resistant Bacteria Are Favoured In Hospital Sewers – Responsible Antibiotics Identified 10/29/2026

    Antibiotics excreted by patients promote antibiotic-resistant bacteria in hospital sewers, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Gothenburg. Ultimately, this may contribute to the development and spread of hard-to-treat infections. Pinpointing the responsible antibiotics paves the way for targeted measures.

32. PCL Construction Awarded $1 Billion Joint Venture For San Francisco Nutrient Reduction Project 10/28/2026

    PCL Construction, Inc., in joint venture with Jacobs Project Management, has been awarded the $1 billion Southeast Water Pollution Control Plant Nutrient Reduction project for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC). The project will advance a major investment in the city’s wastewater infrastructure and support long-term efforts to reduce nutrients in the plant’s effluent entering San Francisco Bay.

33. Jacobs To Deliver $1B San Francisco Wastewater Upgrade Through Joint Venture 10/28/2026

    Jacobs was selected by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) as the progressive design-build contractor for the Southeast Treatment Plant Nutrient Reduction Project, a $1B investment estimated by SFPUC, supporting San Francisco Bay protection.

34. Finish Thompson Inc. Showcases SP Series Self-Priming Mag-Drive Pumps For Water And Wastewater Treatment 10/28/2026

    Finish Thompson Inc. (FTI), an international leader in the corrosive chemical transfer industry, highlights its SP Series pumps, a highly efficient self-priming pump designed for transferring corrosive chemicals and dense fluids, ensuring safe and reliable fluid handling across various stages of production or treatment processes.

35. Centrisys/CNP PONDUS Thermal Hydrolysis Process Helps City Of Salem Reduce Biosolids Disposal Costs And Increase Digester Capacity 10/27/2026

    Centrisys/CNP, a leading North American manufacturer of decanter centrifuges and advanced biosolids treatment technologies, announced the successful startup and operation of its PONDUS® Thermal Hydrolysis Process (THP) and Centrisys CS18-4 decanter centrifuge at the City of Salem Wastewater Treatment Plant in Salem, Ohio. The integrated system is helping the utility improve dewatering performance, reduce biosolids disposal costs, increase renewable biogas production and maximize the capacity of its existing anaerobic digesters, all while providing a simple, cost-effective solution for a growing community.

36. Wastewater Equipment Boom As Billy And William III Help Strengthen Lakeside Equipment Corporation 10/27/2026

    To keep pace with its expanding customer base, Lakeside Equipment Corporation has appointed two new Sales Team Members.

37. AOI Showcases Locally Manufactured Water Treatment Technologies At IWWI 2026 10/27/2026

    The Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) is showcasing its locally manufactured water treatment technologies at the fifth International Water, Wastewater, Desalination, Reuse and Waste Treatment and Recycling Exhibition and Conference (IWWI 2026), held under the theme “Made in Egypt.”

38. OCWD Earns Sustain SoCal Sustainable Government Of The Year Award 10/27/2026

    The Orange County Water District (OCWD; the District) has been named Sustainable Government of the Year by Sustain SoCal, recognizing the District’s leadership in environmental stewardship, sustainable water management and effective use of local resources.

39. Water Desalination Pumps Market To Reach USD 11.4 Billion By 2034 10/26/2026

    According to latest research by Growth Market Reports, the water desalination pumps market size reached USD 6.1 billion in 2025, driven by rising water scarcity and growing investments in desalination infrastructure worldwide. The market is expanding at a robust CAGR of 7.4% and is forecasted to attain a value of USD 11.4 billion by 2034. This sustained growth is primarily fueled by increasing demand for potable water, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions, and the need for reliable, energy-efficient pumping solutions in modern desalination plants. As per our comprehensive analysis, technological advancements and the adoption of advanced pump materials are further accelerating market expansion.

40. Drones Take Flight As Michigan Chooses Kohtari's Water Intelligence For Faster, Safer, More Incisive Water Quality Monitoring 10/26/2026

    Kohtari has been selected to demonstrate its drone-enabled monitoring, sampling and water intelligence technology in partnership with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) as part of Michigan’s Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Statewide Challenge.