Drinking Water Distribution News

  1. SwRI Develops Magnetostrictive Probe For Safer, More Cost-Effective Storage Tank Inspections 3/2/2026

    Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has created a magnetostrictive transducer (MST) probe that uses ultrasonic guided wave technology to detect corrosion in storage tanks, a process that normally requires emptying the tank and checking for corrosion manually.

  2. Copper Development Association Unveils Free In-Person Or Virtual Lead Service Line Replacement Training 2/26/2026

    The Copper Development Association is now offering its Do It Proper with Copper training program, a no-cost, expert-led educational initiative designed to help communities successfully plan and execute lead service line replacement (LSLR) projects.

  3. STV To Lead $29.4M Water System Upgrade In Central Texas 2/25/2026

    STV today announced it has been selected to provide comprehensive engineering services for the Bistone Municipal Water Supply District (MWSD) as part of a $29.4M water system improvement project.

  4. EPA Defends 10-Year Lead Pipe Replacement Mandate, Affirms Utility Authority And Feasibility To Replace All Lead Pipes 2/23/2026

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has formally notified a federal appeals court that it will defend the 10-year nationwide lead service line replacement requirement under the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI), reinforcing both the agency’s legal authority and the technical feasibility of full pipe replacement.

  5. Ovarro Expands EnigmaREACH UK Roll-Out 2/23/2026

    Ovarro’s end-to-end leakage detection system, EnigmaREACH, has entered its fifth UK strategic deployment, as water companies adopt the proven technology to meet ambitious water loss targets.

  6. Phosphate-Free Corrosion Inhibitor Protects Hydrotested Drinking Water Systems 2/13/2026

    How often do you think about drinking water storage tanks and the plumbing behind your walls? Unless you’re a plumber or building contractor, these components probably don’t come to mind often.

  7. Water Utility Training Helps Communities Save Water And Create Jobs 2/9/2026

    An industry training program continues to provide critical benefits to participating communities including eliminating water loss due to pipeline leaks and corrosion, reducing emergency water main breaks, and advancing career opportunities for the local infrastructure workforce.

  8. New Mexico Expands State-Funded Satellite Leak Detection Program Following Breakthrough Success In Truth Or Consequences 1/28/2026

    ASTERRA, a global leader in satellite-based, AI-driven water leak detection, announced the positive results of its collaboration with multiple New Mexico water utilities.

  9. 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.

  10. iPUMPNET Wins National Startup Award 2026 For Bootstrap Innovation For Digital Management Of Critical Pumping Systems 1/22/2026

    Pump Academy Private Limited is proud to announce that its innovative pump optimization solution, iPUMPNET, has been honoured with the National Startup Awards 5.0 under the “Bootstrap Startup Award” category for deep-tech digital management of critical pumping systems, by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.