Drinking Water News

  1. WVU AI Research Could Transform How Scientists Monitor Ecosystems 8/24/2026

    With help from artificial intelligence, West Virginia University researchers are speeding up environmental scientists’ access to time-sensitive data about ecosystem health, allowing experts to respond rapidly to events like droughts or wildfires.

  2. Melamine-Derived Carbon Nitride Shows Promise For Removing Common Pharmaceuticals From Water 8/23/2026

    An international research team involving scientists in Oman has found that the starting material used to produce graphitic carbon nitride can substantially affect its properties and its ability to break down pharmaceutical pollutants in water.

  3. TXST Graduate Student Earns National And Regional Recognition For Water Reuse Research 8/21/2026

    Texas State University engineering master’s student Anjumand Ashraf has earned three competitive honors for her research on sustainable water solutions: a Phi Kappa Phi Graduate Research Grant, the Water Environment Association of Texas Central Texas Section Scholarship, and the Texas American Water Works Association Capital Area Chapter Scholarship.

  4. Interior Department Finalizes Plans For 2027-2028 Colorado River Operations 8/21/2026

    The Department of the Interior issued the 2027-2028 Operating Guidelines and the Record of Decision for the Post-2026 Colorado River Operations Final EIS, establishing a 10-year Decision Framework with a broad operational range that will be used to develop future operational guidelines for Lake Powell and Lake Mead.

  5. Hidden Chemical Pathway Could Keep Phosphorus From Fueling Lake Algal Blooms 8/20/2026

    Why do some lakes remain plagued by harmful algal blooms even after phosphorus pollution has been reduced? Part of the answer lies beneath the surface. A new Concordia study has uncovered a previously overlooked chemical process that can help trap phosphorus in lake sediments, preventing it from returning to the water where it can fuel excessive plant and algae growth.

  6. The Water Tower Celebrates Fifth Annual National Backflow Prevention Day 8/20/2026

    More than 150 water professionals gathered at The Water Tower (TWT) on August 12 for the fifth annual National Backflow Prevention Day Celebration, held in partnership with Georgia Rural Water Association (GRWA).

  7. Trump EPA Announces 11 Major Cleanup Wins At Superfund Sites 8/19/2026

    Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the deletion of all or part of eight Superfund sites and proposed to delete portions of three more Superfund sites from the agency’s National Priorities List (NPL)—a list of the nation’s most contaminated sites. These cleanup milestones demonstrate the Trump EPA’s continued commitment to prioritizing human health and environmental protection, while simultaneously growing local economies.

  8. Veralto Signs Agreement To Acquire Cleanwater1 8/19/2026

    Veralto (NYSE: VLTO) (the "Company"), a global leader in essential water and product quality solutions dedicated to Safeguarding the World's Most Vital Resources™, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Cleanwater1 for $465 million, subject to customary closing adjustments. After considering estimated tax benefits, the net purchase price is approximately $452 million. The transaction is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

  9. AWWA Issues Statement Following Court Decision On PFAS And CERCLA 8/18/2026

    The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit today upheld EPA’s designation of PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), commonly known as Superfund. The American Water Works Association, which was not part of the litigation, issued the following statement.

  10. HASI Announces Investment In Wastewater Infrastructure Facility 8/18/2026

    HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. (“HASI”), a leading investor in sustainable infrastructure assets, and Burnham, a developer, owner, and operator of wastewater treatment and reuse infrastructure, today announced the closing of a structured equity investment in the Pasco Resource Recovery Center (“Pasco Center”), a wastewater treatment and reuse facility serving the City of Pasco in Washington State.