Drinking Water News

  1. Market Intelo Forecasts Continued Growth In Global Water Purification Systems Market 7/13/2026

    Water is crucial for people’s health and safety, industry, and the environment. In many cases, urban populations and industries continue to grow, increasing the burden on municipalities and industries to deliver clean and safe water meeting new quality specifications, and in conjunction with regulations that focus on a higher quality of water, a tighter level of discharge control, and a higher degree of resource conservation. Many municipalities and industries are moving forward with using modern, high efficiency membrane filtration technologies to achieve higher efficiencies, better removal, and improved performance.

  2. IDE Water Solutions North America Selected To Supply Pulse Flow Reverse Osmosis (PFRO) System To Horizon Regional Municipal Utility District 7/13/2026

    Today, IDE Water Solutions North America, Inc., a leading provider of water treatment solutions, announces its partnership with Horizon Regional Municipal Utility District (Horizon MUD) to deliver an advanced water treatment facility, including a sophisticated Pulse Flow Reverse Osmosis (PFRO) system. This project, to be implemented with engineering partner, TRE & Associates, will address water scarcity in Horizon City, Texas, outside of El Paso, and is capable of delivering 4.2 million gallons of water per day (MGD) – supplying the high-quality drinking water residents need.

  3. EPA Advances Cooperative Federalism With Potential Approach For Coal Combustion Residuals Permitting Program 7/13/2026

    Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public input on a potential new regulatory approach for addressing certain coal combustion residuals (CCR) units as the agency explores pathways that promote cooperative federalism, reduce regulatory uncertainty, eliminate unnecessary permitting delays, and promote electric grid reliability while ensuring a high standard of environmental protection.

  4. WaterSurplus Joins Kaukauna Utilities Groundbreaking For New ImpactRO Water Treatment System 7/13/2026

    WaterSurplus, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hawkins, Inc., joined Kaukauna Utilities and other project partners yesterday to celebrate the groundbreaking for the first of two new 1,650 gallon/minute (gpm) treatment systems that will be built at each of two new treatment sites.

  5. Machine Learning Calibration Of Biosensors For Microcystin Toxin Monitoring In Freshwater 7/10/2026

    A machine learning model adjusts toxin readings for water-quality variability, enabling faster, lower-cost on-site testing without repeated recalibration.

  6. EPA And DOJ Reach Settlement With Keystone Pipeline Owner And Operator For 2022 Pipeline Rupture In Kansas 7/10/2026

    U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Department of Justice, and the state of Kansas announced a settlement agreement to resolve allegations that South Bow (USA) LP and South Bow Infrastructure Operations Inc. — the owner and operator of the Keystone Pipeline — violated the Clean Water Act resulting from the 2022 rupture of the pipeline in Washington County, Kansas.

  7. AI Boom To Drive €6.8 Billion In Water Spend For European Data Centers By 2036 7/9/2026

    Water-related spend across Europe’s data center sector is projected to reach €6.8 billion by 2036. This increase is driven by the growth of AI, which is placing additional pressure on power grids, water resources, and permitting systems, according to a new report from Bluefield Research, titled Europe Water for Data Centers: Market Trends, Opportunities, and Forecasts, 2026–2036.

  8. IDRA Participates In UN Discussions On Water And Energy Security, Ahead Of The 2026 IDRA World Congress And 2026 UN Water Conference 7/9/2026

    The International Desalination and Reuse Association (IDRA) is pleased to participate in the United Nations High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development in New York this week.

  9. By Saving Ecosystems, Environmental Regulations Help Prevent Biodiversity Loss 7/9/2026

    Long-term conservation policies may help restore freshwater ecosystems and prevent extreme species loss, new research suggests.

  10. Evaporative Condenser Water Saver Market To Reach US$2.73 Billion By 2033 7/8/2026

    According to our Growth Market Report, the global evaporative condenser water saver market size in 2025 was valued at USD 1.37 billion. The market is experiencing robust expansion, with a CAGR of 7.9% forecasted from 2026 to 2034. By the end of 2034, the market is expected to reach approximately USD 2.73 billion, driven by increasing environmental regulations, a heightened focus on water conservation, and the rapid adoption of advanced water-saving technologies in commercial and industrial sectors. As per our in-depth analysis, the market's growth is underpinned by a combination of regulatory mandates, technological advancements, and rising awareness about sustainable resource management across every major geography.