CH2M Hill News

  1. Clarkson Researchers Report Breakthrough In PFAS Destruction 4/27/2026

    Researchers at Clarkson University have reported a breakthrough in tackling per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a group of widely used “forever chemicals” that are difficult to remove from water and have raised growing environmental and public health concerns.

  2. New Nationwide Tool Helps Answer: Do We Have Enough Water? 4/27/2026

    The U.S. Geological Survey released the first nationwide tool to help water planners determine if communities have enough water for current and future needs.

  3. New Guidance Standardizes Water Sector GHG Accounting 4/27/2026

    A new guidance document and companion tool, developed through a project sponsored by The Water Research Foundation (WRF) and led by the US Water Alliance, aim to standardize how water and wastewater utilities account for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, giving the sector a more consistent approach to measuring, reporting, and managing emissions.

  4. IDRA And The Water Center at the University of Pennsylvania Sign Collaboration Agreement To Advance Water Sector Leadership, Research, And Careers 4/27/2026

    The International Desalination and Reuse Association (IDRA) and The Water Center at the University of Pennsylvania have signed a one-year collaboration agreement to formalize a partnership between two of the sector’s most active platforms for research, workforce development, and water industry leadership.

  5. Toray To Launch Lower-Biofouling Ultrafiltration Membrane Module With One Of The Industry's Smallest Nominal Pore Sizes*, At Just 0.005 Micrometers 4/27/2026

    Toray Industries, Inc., announced today that it plans to launch the F-HFUG Series ultrafiltration (UF) membrane module in May this year for wastewater reuse.

  6. Sacyr Secures $460M Financial Close Of Antofagasta Water Reuse Facility In Chile 4/27/2026

    Sacyr Water has successfully reached financial close of the Salar del Carmen water reuse plant in Antofagasta, Chile, for $460M. The term of the concession is 35 years.

  7. Salinity Solutions And SUEZ Launch First Hybrid Batch Reverse Osmosis Pilot For Municipal Wastewater Reuse In Béziers, France 4/27/2026

    The Hybrid Batch Reverse Osmosis Solution, a new benchmark for water reuse efficiency Supported by ADEME, this first municipal pilot of Hybrid Batch Reverse Osmosis Solution, operates under real operating conditions at the Béziers wastewater treatment plant.

  8. Garney Breaks Ground On Hillsborough County's Largest Capital Improvement Project 4/27/2026

    Garney has broken ground on the new One Water – South Wastewater Conveyance and Treatment Project (One Water Project) in Tampa, the largest capital improvement project in Hillsborough County’s history. The massive project supports the County’s efforts to expand its water reuse and meet future population growth.

  9. Cerafiltec To Showcase Advanced Ceramic Filtration Technology At IFAT Munich 2026 4/27/2026

    Cerafiltec will present its advanced ceramic membrane filtration technology at IFAT Munich 2026, demonstrating high-performance solutions designed for durability, efficiency, and long-term sustainability in water treatment.

  10. EPA To Invest $90 Million To Strengthen Water Infrastructure For Tribes And Rural Communities 4/24/2026

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced that it will use $90 million in grant funding to develop and revitalize drinking water and wastewater infrastructure that supports Tribal communities and rural America.