Drinking Water News

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. EPA Expands Toxic Chemical Reporting, Strengthening Transparency On PFAS Pollution 2/23/2026

    U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today finalized a rule adding sodium perfluorohexanesulfonate (PFHxS-Na) to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).

  7. Ovarro Expands EnigmaREACH UK Roll-Out 2/23/2026

    Ovarro’s end-to-end leakage detection system, EnigmaREACH, has entered its fifth UK strategic deployment, as water companies adopt the proven technology to meet ambitious water loss targets.

  8. Researchers Develop AI-Powered Technology To Address Flooding Impacts 2/22/2026

    Funded by Ohio Sea Grant and the National Science Foundation, the team built a tool to quickly and accurately forecast flooding across the U.S. in real time and answer critical questions about water and energy.

  9. Diageo India And TERI Inaugurate Advanced Water Treatment Plant In Goondpur, Alwar 2/19/2026

    Strengthening its commitment to water stewardship and community well-being, Diageo India, in partnership with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), has inaugurated a TERI Advanced Oxidation Technology (TADOX) based water treatment plant in Village Goondpur, Alwar, located adjacent to Diageo India’s manufacturing facility in the region.

  10. Jeonbuk National University Researchers Explore Metal Oxide Electrodes As A New Frontier In Electrochemical Microplastic Detection 2/19/2026

    The widespread presence of microplastics (MPs) in aquatic ecosystems has negative impacts on human and marine life.