Drinking Water Source

  1. How Satellite-Based Leak Detection Saves Utility Budgets Millions 1/15/2026

    Across the globe, water systems face an invisible crisis that drains billions of dollars every year. In the U.S. alone, aging infrastructure causes water losses costing utilities an estimated $6.4 billion annually. But a breakthrough in satellite-based leak detection is changing the game, delivering unprecedented savings and operational efficiency. 

  2. 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.
  3. Integrating MBRs Into Mixed-Use Developments 12/11/2025

    Diverse wastewater flows from mixed-use projects strain conventional systems. Learn how advanced biological treatment stabilizes unpredictable loads, ensures compliance, and delivers high-quality water suitable for reuse.

  4. Designing For Peaks And Valleys In Seasonal Communities With MBR Technology 12/11/2025

    Wastewater flows in seasonal resorts are highly volatile. Learn how to stabilize biological treatment against sudden peak demands and low-flow off-seasons, ensuring continuous compliance and securing a high-quality water source for reuse.

  5. Key West Resort Utilities Maximizes Reuse And Nutrient Recovery 11/25/2025

    Water scarcity poses unique challenges to KW Resort Utilities Corp. (KWRU), the utility firm that provides wastewater management, wastewater recovery, and wastewater treatment in the region. KWRU began operation in the late 1960s and has worked hard over the decades to keep up with wastewater needs as population and tourism have boomed, spurred by land reclamation and development. 

  6. 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.

  7. PFAS Treatment Technologies For Water Utilities And PFAS-Contaminated Sites 11/18/2025

    Discover how PFAS treatment technologies can provide safer drinking water and limit the amount of PFAS in the environment.

  8. Colorado River Crisis Deepens As Basin States Miss Deadline 11/13/2025

    The seven basin states that rely on the Colorado River have failed to reach an agreement on how to manage the waterway. The states have historically struggled with agreeing on how the river’s water should be distributed fairly — especially as the water supply grows increasingly scarce.

  9. How To Tackle Water Scarcity In A City Of 22 Million People 11/12/2025

    Making Waves spoke with Bing Liu, Sales GM of Xylem’s Water Infrastructure business in China, about the country’s growing water reuse opportunity and one utility leader that is leading the way: Beijing Drainage Group.

  10. Blending Tradition And Technology For A Water-Resilient Future 11/12/2025

    Discover how a desert utility is evolving its operations to safeguard Tucson’s water supply for generations to come.