Drinking Water News

51. Ecolab And CDP Partner On New Benchmarks To Help Companies Improve Operational Water Performance 1/20/2026

    The ‘Water Use Efficiency Index’ by Ecolab and CDP provides sector‑specific benchmarks to guide smarter water management and accelerate progress toward best‑in‑class resilience and competitive advantage.

52. Seven Seas Water Group And APUA Open Barnacle Point Plant, Antigua's Second New Water-As-A-Service Desalination Facility, Adding 2 Million IGPD 1/20/2026

    The Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) and Seven Seas Water Group (SSWG), a multinational provider of Water-as-a-Service (WaaS) solutions, today announced the opening of the Barnacle Point seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination plant.

53. Lantania And NMDC Infra Sign A Strategic Agreement To Create A Global Leader In The Water Sector 1/19/2026

    Lantania and NMDC Group one of the largest engineering and construction groups in the Middle East, have signed an acquisition agreement to create a new international benchmark in the water sector.

54. Garney Breaks Ground On City Of Savannah Infrastructure & Domestic Water Treatment Plant Improvements 1/19/2026

    Garney has broken ground on Phase 1 of the City of Savannah Infrastructure & Domestic Water Treatment Plant Improvements project, launching a major investment in the City’s long-term water infrastructure.

55. Study: Cigarette Filters Are An Underestimated Source Of Microplastic Pollution 1/16/2026

    It is well known that discarded cigarette butts release nicotine, heavy metals and other toxins into the environment, including natural water systems.

56. The 'Hidden Byproduct' Of Oil Extraction: Produced Water Generation And Management 1/16/2026

    In modern society, oil is often called the "lifeblood of industry," powering transportation, manufacturing, chemicals, and many other critical sectors.

57. Disinfecting Drinking Water Produces Potentially Toxic Byproducts — New AI Model Is Helping Identify Them 1/15/2026

    Disinfecting drinking water prevents the spread of deadly waterborne diseases by killing infectious agents such as bacteria, viruses and parasites. Without disinfection, even clear-looking water can carry pathogens that can cause severe and even life-threatening illness, especially in children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.

58. EPA Proposal Could Redefine How States Review Federal Water Permits 1/15/2026
    The U.S. EPA has proposed a revision to Section 401 of the Clean Water Act, a move that could significantly reshape how states exercise authority over infrastructure projects that may affect water quality.
59. Emerald Technology Ventures Identifies Five Forces Making 2026 Climate Tech's Defining Year 1/15/2026

    Climate tech is entering its make-or-break moment, and 2026 will decide the winners.

60. Veolia And SBM Offshore Join Forces To Combat Global Water Scarcity With Innovative Floating Desalination Solution 1/15/2026

    Veolia, global champion of environmental security, and SBM Offshore, world leader in deepwater ocean-infrastructure, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to address one of the defining challenges of our time: the convergence of water scarcity, energy transition and industrial transformation.