Drinking Water Distribution News

  1. Winning Pipe Projects Announced 5/11/2026

    The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) announced its annual industry award winners, noting that there were a record number of projects submitted and winners which required the addition of four categories along with creating a new award for innovation.

  2. GLWA Experiences Break On Leaking 42-Inch Water Transmission Main In Auburn Hills' Riverwood Park 5/10/2026

    At approximately 1:30 a.m. today, the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) experienced a break on its 42-inch water transmission main located in River Woods Park in Auburn Hills.

  3. PCL Construction Awarded $146M Contract For DC Water's First Progressive Design-Build Project 5/6/2026

    PCL Construction, Inc. has been awarded a $146M progressive design-build contract by the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water) for construction and upgrades to Water Pumping and Storage Facilities.

  4. Amazon And Aganova Launch AI-Powered Water Loss Reduction Project In Bergamo 5/6/2026

    Amazon today announced it is working with water technology provider Aganova to reduce water loss in Bergamo's water utility network through AI-powered acoustic leak detection technology.

  5. Wärtsilä Introduces A New Product Line To Enhance Onboard Wastewater Management 5/5/2026

    Wärtsilä Water & Waste, part of technology group Wärtsilä, has introduced a flexible and modular grease trap product line designed to separate fats, oils and grease from galley wastewater streams onboard merchant vessels, cruise ships and offshore platforms. 

  6. EPA Launches New Lead Website In Renewed Trump EPA Focus To Reduce Lead Exposures 4/24/2026

    U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the release of new public education tools about lead poisoning prevention, including a new StoryMap about Lead and Children’s Health and EPA’s lead website, epa.gov/lead.

  7. Aqua Pennsylvania Wins $3.6M In PENNVEST Funding For Lead Service Line Replacements 4/22/2026

    Aqua Pennsylvania announced it was awarded a $3.6M low-interest loan through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) for lead service line replacements throughout Delaware County.

  8. Usalco Expands Capabilities To Include Shannon Chemical Corp. Expertise And Products With Corrosion Sentry Platform 4/21/2026

    Usalco, LLC, a leading provider of advanced water treatment chemistries and performance solutions, has partnered with Shannon Chemical Corporation, an industry-leading supplier of corrosion control solutions for municipal drinking water systems.

  9. Cashco Acquires 3B Controls To Expand Its Tank Safety And Storage Portfolio For Chemical, Petrochemical, Biogas And Other High Value Industrial Applications 4/15/2026

    Cashco, a provider of highly-engineered pressure management solutions such as regulators, control valves, and tank safety equipment, and a portfolio company of May River Capital, today announced that it has acquired 3B Controls, a United Kingdom-based manufacturer of specialized solutions for storage tanks.

  10. 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.