Drinking Water News

  1. EPA Administrator Zeldin Surveys Potomac Interceptor Collapse Site 2/26/2026

    U.S. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin recently visited the site of the Potomac Interceptor Collapse for an in-person look at the repair process. The visit included a briefing on the latest plans, developments and timeline for full repair and environmental remediation.

  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. Data Center Electricity Demand Nearly Doubles To 8.9% By 2030, Shifting Water Risk From Cooling To Power Generation 2/26/2026

    The artificial intelligence (AI)-driven data center boom is fundamentally transforming the U.S. water landscape.

  4. New Technology Could Use Sunlight To Break Down 'Forever Chemicals' 2/26/2026

    An international team of scientists led by the University of Bath has developed a new catalyst – a substance that speeds up chemical reactions – that uses sunlight to break down so-called ‘forever chemicals’ prevalent in the environment and known to accumulate in the human body with unknown long-term health effects.

  5. Governor Newsom Launches Most Ambitious Water Plan In California History 2/25/2026

    Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the formal launch of the California Water Plan 2028, marking the start of a multi-year effort to modernize statewide water planning in response to climate-driven extremes and long-term water reliability challenges.

  6. 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.

  7. Shimadzu Introduces The User-Friendly Nexera IC Ion Chromatograph For Water Quality Testing 2/24/2026

    Shimadzu Scientific Instruments introduces the Nexera ion chromatograph (IC), a compact, fully automated system designed to streamline water quality testing while delivering accurate, reliable results for users of all experience levels.

  8. The New 'Forever' Contaminant? SFU Study Raises Alarm On Marine Fiberglass Pollution 2/24/2026

    Simon Fraser University researchers have uncovered concerning fibreglass contamination in a key estuary on Vancouver Island, raising concerns about how an as-yet overlooked contaminant could affect aquatic birds, marine life and coastal communities that rely on shellfish and seafood.

  9. 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.

  10. Trump Administration Announces Sweeping National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Reforms 2/23/2026

    The Department of the Interior recently announced final reforms to its National Environmental Policy Act procedures, stating intent to cut red tape, accelerate project approvals, and restore NEPA to its intended role as a focused, efficient decision-making tool.