CH2M Hill News

  1. 'From Lab Marvel To Global Guardian': Bacterial Cellulose Could Help Tackle Hazardous Substances In Europe's Waters 6/8/2026

    Water quality is a global concern; in Europe, only 37% of surface waters are in a healthy ecological state, and treating wastewater to remove hazardous pollutants is an ongoing challenge.

  2. EPA Report Warns Of Critical 'Labor Shortage And Longterm Staffing Risks' Within America's Water Industry 6/8/2026

    New England’s water industry and regional public utilities are preparing for a different kind of storm; the “silver tsunami.”

  3. Antibiotics Drive Resistance In Waterways — Even After They Break Down 6/8/2026

    Antibiotics continue to drive resistance to bacteria, even after they are broken down in wastewater treatment plants and discharged into rivers and seas, new research published on World Oceans Day has shown for the first time.

  4. Using Agricultural Waste To Clean Wastewater 6/8/2026

    Water pollution caused by pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and other organic contaminants is an increasing global issue, especially in regions with limited wastewater treatment infrastructure. A new doctoral thesis from Umeå University, Sweden, offers an innovative and sustainable solution by demonstrating how agricultural waste can be converted into effective materials for water purification.

  5. Skanska Rebuilds Visby Water Treatment Plant In Sweden For About SEK 400M 6/5/2026

    Skanska has signed an agreement with Region Gotland to rebuild Visby water treatment plant in Sweden.

  6. PepsiCo Reports On Progress Toward 2030 Water Goals 6/5/2026

    Today, PepsiCo, Inc. shared an update on progress toward its 2030 pep+ (PepsiCo Positive) water ambitions, reporting progress against its watershed replenishment and water-use efficiency goals, which for the first time incorporate data related to direct operations at both company-owned and franchise-bottler owned manufacturing facilities located in high water-risk areas.

  7. EPA Announces $40M WIFIA Loan To Expand Wastewater Services In Northeastern Nebraska 6/5/2026

    Today, U.S. Environmental Protection announced a $40M Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan for South Sioux City, Nebraska, to support upgrades and expansions to its wastewater treatment facility.

  8. Wastewater Reuse Technology Market To Reach US$54.2 Billion By 2033 6/5/2026

    According to our Growth Market Report, the global wastewater reuse technology market size reached USD 19.8 billion in 2024, reflecting robust expansion driven by increasing water scarcity and stricter environmental regulations.

  9. Rising Emissions, Depleting Water And Vanishing Land—UN Scientists: AI Is Threatening Natural Resources For Billions 6/4/2026

    By 2030, AI's water use will match the needs of 1.3 billion people while its power use triples that of 650 million, UN University investigation warns.

  10. EPA Proposes To Approve Louisiana's Coal Combustion Residuals Permit Program 6/4/2026

    U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today proposed the approval of the state of Louisiana’s coal combustion residuals (CCR) permit program application. If finalized, the action would shift authority for permitting CCR disposal in surface impoundments and landfills from the federal government to the state.