Drinking Water Distribution News
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Thompson Pipe Group's Weldable Curve Joint (WCJ) Wins 2026 NASTT Abbott Award For Innovation
4/6/2026
Thompson Pipe Group (TPG) has received the 2026 NASTT Abbott Award for Innovation for its WCJ (Weldable Curve Joint), a next‑generation joint system for AWWA C300 concrete pressure pipe.
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Research Shows Cast Iron Pipes Can Temporarily 'Reseal'
4/1/2026
Technical research commissioned by UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) and conducted by the University of Sheffield has provided a breakthrough in understanding how and why cast iron pipes fail.
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SWAN Releases Global Smart Metering Playbook To Guide Utilities Across Every Stage Of AMR/AMI Adoption
3/25/2026
The Smart Water Networks Forum (SWAN) has released the global Smart Metering Playbook, a comprehensive new resource developed through a Water Research Foundation (WRF)-funded project aimed at helping water utilities navigate the complexities of smart metering and advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) programs.
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Upcoming Webinar: Using AI + Satellite Technology To Reduce NRW And Monitor Critical Infrastructure Assets At Scale
3/24/2026
Traditional leak detection approaches are often localized, labor‑intensive, and can make it difficult to assess priorities system-wide. As utilities seek broader, data‑driven strategies, satellite‑based technology combined with AI analysis has emerged as a proven tool that can detect potable water leaks up to 10 feet underground across large geographic areas of up to 1,000 square miles in a single satellite pass.
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Why Material Selection Matters In Corrosive Pumping Applications
3/24/2026
When a pump fails prematurely, one potential cause of failure can be traced back to a decision made before installation: material selection, namely metals.
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Hydraulic Institute Completes Pump System Certification Learning Path
3/24/2026
The Hydraulic Institute (HI), the global authority on pumps and pump systems, today announced the launch of Pump System Certification Level 2 (PSC 2), completing HI’s standardized learning path designed to advance pump system competency across the industry.
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New York Lead Pipe Replacement Funding Program Requires Open Materials Evaluation
3/20/2026
The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) today said that while New York State’s fund of $250M for water infrastructure improvements should be applauded, not allowing an open procurement process would diminish results and not provide the most cost-effective solution.
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PPI Announces Support Of Bipartisan Plastic Health Research Act
3/17/2026
The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) today announced its support for the Plastic Health Research Act (H.R. 4903), the bipartisan legislation introduced by Reps. Haley Stevens (D-MI) and Frank Lucas (R-OK) to expand and coordinate federal research on plastic exposure and potential impacts on human health.
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Hydraulic Institute Announces Appointment Of New Board Of Directors & Officers
3/11/2026
The Hydraulic Institute (HI), the largest association of pump manufacturers and suppliers to the pump industry in North America, and the global authority on pumps and pumping systems, installed new leadership during the 2026 Annual Conference in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL who will guide the organization through 2029.
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New White Paper From Veolia And NAWC Defines Economic Imperative To Improve America's Water Infrastructure
3/9/2026
Veolia and the National Association of Water Companies (NAWC) today released a white paper, “Beyond 2050: The Economic Imperative of Water Infrastructure Investment,” making a powerful case that strategic investment in water systems is a primary engine for economic growth and community resilience.