Drinking Water News

  1. EPA Launches PFAS Out Initiative To Help Proactively Address PFAS In Drinking Water 4/14/2026

    Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Assistant Administrator for Water Jess Kramer launched a new initiative called PFAS OUTreach—or PFAS OUT.

  2. American Rivers Announces America's Most Endangered Rivers® Of 2026 In 41st Annual Report 4/13/2026

    American Rivers is announcing America’s Most Endangered Rivers of 2026 in its 41st annual report. With 80% of our nation’s rivers lacking adequate protection, according to the National Protected Rivers Assessment, and half of the rivers in the U.S. containing unsafe levels of pollution, rivers are among the most at-risk ecosystems on the planet despite their importance to society.

  3. National Drinking Water Policy Takes Center Stage As AMWA Opens 2026 Water Policy Conference 4/13/2026

    The Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) opens its 2026 Water Policy Conference today in Washington, D.C., convening leaders of the nation's largest publicly owned drinking water systems for high‑level engagement on the federal policy and regulatory issues shaping the sector.

  4. Water Sector Leaders Converge On Washington For Annual National Water Policy Fly-In During Water Week 4/13/2026

    Hundreds of water sector professionals representing national associations and wastewater and drinking water utilities from across the country will visit Congressional offices this week as part of the annual National Water Policy Fly-In during Water Week.

  5. OU Researcher Helping Lead $9.5M Global Water Modeling Project 4/13/2026

    Fresh water is essential to human life, but growing populations, economic development and changing climates have made it more difficult to maintain.

  6. EPA Announces $30M To Help Small And Rural Communities Protect Their Water 4/13/2026

    Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $30M in grant funding, as part of the agency’s RealWaterTA Initiative.

  7. Water Leaders Head To D.C. For National Policy Fly-In 4/9/2026

    This week, water and wastewater executives from across the U.S. will gather in Washington, D.C. for the National Water Policy Fly-In. Held annually, this summit bridges the technical and legislative realities of utility management.

  8. New Partnership Expands Water Supply Security In Southern California 4/9/2026

    The San Diego County Water Authority and Eastern Municipal Water District have reached a new long‑term water supply agreement – the second major regional partnership announced by the Water Authority in 2026.

  9. Altitude Water Founder & CEO Jeff Szur Honored During Prestige Awards For Sustainability Innovation 4/9/2026

    This April, water technology and sustainability innovator Jeff Szur, Founder and CEO of Lauderdale Lakes-based Altitude Water, was honored during the 2026 Prestige Awards celebration.

  10. DuPont Expands FilmTec™ Fortilife™ Portfolio For Advanced ZLD/MLD And Resource Recovery Applications 4/9/2026

    DuPont (NYSE: DD) today announced the launch of two new reverse osmosis membrane elements – FilmTec™ Fortilife™ XC-Max UHP element and FilmTec™ Fortilife™ XC220 element – designed to help industrial customers improve water recovery and optimize Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) and Minimal Liquid Discharge (MLD) system performance.