Drinking Water News

  1. EPA Releases First Quarterly Public Update On Progress Toward Implementing A Permanent 100% Solution To Tijuana River Sewage Crisis 11/21/2025

    Today, in coordination with the U.S. International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is releasing its first quarterly public update detailing progress made towards implementing a permanent, 100% solution to the Tijuana River sewage crisis afflicting millions of Americans in Southern California.

  2. Expeditionary Water Purification Market To Reach $3.12 Billion By 2033 11/20/2025

    According to Research Intelo, the global Expeditionary Water Purification—Next-Gen RO market size was valued at $1.34 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $3.12 billion by 2033, expanding at a robust CAGR of 9.7% during 2024–2033.

  3. America's Engineers Applaud Advancement Of SPEED Act 11/20/2025

    The American Council of Engineering Companies, the business voice of America’s engineering industry, released the following statement on the House Natural Resources Committee’s advancement of the Speed Act.

  4. EPA WOTUS Proposal Raises Concerns Over Clean Water Regulations 11/20/2025

    The U.S. EPA has proposed new guidelines regarding what counts as a “water of the United States,” a controversial announcement that has been met with backlash.

  5. Meeting Mining's Water Demands Through High-Performance Reuse 11/20/2025

    Mining operations across Australia and New Zealand are facing growing pressure to reduce freshwater demand, improve environmental performance, and maintain resilience in increasingly variable climates.

  6. New Mexico Sets National Standard In Smart Water Management With ASTERRA Partnership 11/19/2025

    Statewide satellite-based, AI-powered initiative enables rural utilities to combat leaks, conserve water, and advance New Mexico’s 50-Year Water Action Plan.

  7. DC Water Unveils Pure Water DC: A Bold Vision To Strengthen Resilience And Secure A Second Source Of Water 11/19/2025

    DC Water has announced the launch of Pure Water DC, a groundbreaking program designed to strengthen the District’s water supply resilience and secure a second source of drinking water for the nation’s capital.

  8. The Inequalities Of Laundry: U Of T Research Reveals Overlooked Source Of Microplastic Pollution 11/18/2025

    Researchers at U of T Engineering have observed that handwashing synthetic fabrics in water with higher total dissolved solids (TDS) leads to more microplastic fibres (MPF) being released, creating implications for billions of people without access to soft water or washing machines.

  9. WateReuse Association Awards Brown and Caldwell Project To Develop State Water Reuse Regulatory Guide 11/18/2025

    The WateReuse Association, in collaboration with other water industry partners, is funding the State Water Reuse Regulatory Guide, a first-of-its-kind guide for states looking to establish or revise water reuse regulations based on specific reuse types.

  10. Toray Subsidiary Becomes First In Saudi Arabia To Integrate Reverse Osmosis Membrane Fabrication Through Assembly With New Desalination-Focused Facility 11/18/2025

    Toray Industries, Inc., announced today that Toray Membrane Middle East LLC (TMME) has expanded capacity for desalination reverse osmosis (RO) membranes by initiating operations at a new facility in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.