CH2M Hill News

  1. $5M NSF Award To Address Outdated Wastewater Infrastructure 1/25/2026

    University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers are part of a team that was recently awarded a three-year, $5M grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to address the environmental and public health impacts of outdated wastewater infrastructure in island communities.

  2. NMED Launches Satellite-Based Leak Detection Program 1/23/2026

    The New Mexico Environment Department today launched LeakTracer, an innovative satellite-based leak detection program that will help rural communities quickly identify and repair leaks in drinking water systems.

  3. Nature-Based Wastewater Technology Can Cut Carbon Emissions By Almost 100% 1/23/2026

    Tertiary wastewater treatment technology, using Daphnia, can dramatically reduce carbon emissions, water use, land use and chemical pollution, according to new research.

  4. UNIST Unveils Revolutionary Technology To Permanently Remove PFAS From Water 1/23/2026

    A research team, affiliated with UNIST has unveiled a novel method to tackle PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), also known as the Forever Chemicals due to their resistance to natural degradation over hundreds of years.

  5. EPA Announces Next Step In Gold Standard Review Of Fluoride To Inform Protective Recommendations 1/22/2026

    Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the next step in the agency’s accelerated review of public health risks from fluoride in drinking water: the agency’s release of the “Review of Science on Fluoride in Drinking Water: Preliminary Assessment Plan and Literature Survey.”

  6. Compact Electron Accelerator For The Treatment Of PFAS-Contaminated Water 1/22/2026

    So-called perpetual chemicals, or PFAS compounds, are a growing environmental problem. An innovative approach for treating water and soil in PFAS-contaminated areas now comes from accelerator physics: High-energy electrons can break down PFAS molecules into harmless components through radiolysis. A study published in PLOS One shows that an accelerator developed at HZB, based on an SHF photoinjector, can provide the necessary electron beam.

  7. Sulzer Launches Global Water Treatment Center Of Excellence For Integrated Water Solutions 1/22/2026

    Sulzer has launched a new global Center of Excellence (CoE) for Water Treatment Solutions. With this strategic step, the company strengthens its leading role in addressing global challenges in water management. 

  8. Klir Announces $17.5M Growth Financing As An Independently Controlled Operational Hub For Water Utilities 1/22/2026

    Klir today announced the closing of a $10 million Series B equity investment alongside a $7.5 million credit facility from Innovation Banking at CIBC, providing long-term balance sheet strength and operational flexibility as the company scales.

  9. PFAS, UWWTD, Phosphorus: Focus On Municipal Water At IFAT Munich 2026 1/22/2026

    Cities and municipalities are under major pressure to act when it comes to water and wastewater management: Stricter regulations, climate impacts and increasing investment requirements are coming up against limited resources.

  10. Advanced Waste Treatment Technologies For Large-Scale Pig Farms 1/22/2026

    In the contemporary agricultural sector, the expansion of livestock production to meet global protein demand has brought the challenge of manure management to the forefront of environmental policy.