Drinking Water News

  1. New Report Details Challenges Reshaping The Water Sector 5/29/2025
    The newly released 2025 Water Report from Black & Veatch offers a stark look at the pressures facing U.S. water utilities. Based on insights from 680 industry stakeholders, the report points to growing concerns over cybersecurity, evolving regulations, and PFAS contamination.
  2. SJW Infrastructure Improvement Progressing At Cambrian Tank Replacement Project 5/29/2025

    San Jose Water (“SJW” or “the Company”), a wholly owned subsidiary of H2O America, has made meaningful progress on its Cambrian Tank Replacement project, a major investment in the long-term reliability and seismic resilience of the Company’s water system.

  3. Fluid Conservation Systems Partners With Core & Main To Expand Access To Advanced Leak Detection And Pressure Management Solutions 5/29/2025

    Fluid Conservation Systems (FCS), a leader in acoustic leak detection and pressure monitoring technologies, is proud to announce a partnership with Core & Main, one of the nation’s largest specialized distributors of water, wastewater, storm drainage, and fire protection products and related services.

  4. EPA Announces $2M In Funding To Assess And Cleanup Land In Salt Lake City, UT 5/29/2025

    Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that the University of Utah has been selected to receive $2M in Brownfields Grants to assess, cleanup and revitalize local lands.

  5. Just Add Iron: Stevens Researchers Develop A Clever Way To Remove Forever Chemicals From Water 5/28/2025

    PFOS, also known as “forever chemicals,” are synthetic compounds popular for several commercial applications like making products resistant to stains, fire, grease, soil and water.

  6. UK's Utilities And Energy Management Team Receives Grand Award For Stormwater Harvesting System 5/28/2025

    The University of Kentucky’s Utilities and Energy Management team in Facilities Mangement was honored with a Grand Award at the 2025 Engineering Excellence Awards, presented by the American Council of Engineering Companies of Kentucky.

  7. New Genetically Engineered Bacteria Can Quickly Break Down Industrial Compounds 5/27/2025

    Stubborn industrial chemicals such as chlorinated solvents can be a challenge for wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), as well as remediation teams trying to clean up contaminated water sources. These compounds can linger in salty or low-oxygen environments where typical treatment methods fall short. However, a new breakthrough in synthetic biology could change that. 

  8. Argent Energy Achieves Sustainability Milestone With The Launch Of New Water Recycling System 5/27/2025

    Argent Energy’s programme of sustainable waste management has taken a step forward with the successful commissioning of its second Wastewater Membrane BioReactor (MBR).

  9. Benefits Of Operational Audits In Brewery And Food-Processing Wastewater Treatment 5/27/2025

    Breweries and food processors generate unusually strong wastewater that strains treatment systems.

  10. GEA Supplies Key Components For Water Treatment Solution At Lignatherm Wood Fiber Insulation Plant 5/26/2025

    GEA, a leading global provider of process technology and sustainable industrial solutions, is supporting Lignatherm AG in Küssnacht, Switzerland, with the supply of key components for a customized, three-stage water treatment solution at its new wood fiber insulation board factory in Küssnacht. Lignatherm's goal is to produce wood fiber insulation boards with the lowest possible environmental impact.