From the Editor

  1. Pennsylvania Officials Push Back On Wastewater Privatization As Ratepayers See Higher Bills 11/28/2023

    Ratepayers in Pennsylvania are now facing the financial fallout of regulations that have pushed the privatization of their sewer infrastructure.

  2. Ongoing Investigation Finds 'Deeper Issues' With New Orleans Drinking Water 11/28/2023

    A closer look at New Orleans’ drinking water and wastewater system is uncovering a history of improper sampling results reporting and apparent cover ups.

  3. Patchwork Of Rules Is Making The Country’s Drought Problems Much Worse 11/22/2023

    The growth of one of water systems’ biggest problems may not be caused by climate change alone. New research shows that it could be accelerating thanks to poor management by regulators.

  4. This Small Midwestern City Is Showing The U.S. How To Fight Lead, PFAS Contamination 11/21/2023

    Water systems throughout the U.S. continue to struggle with two major contamination trends, but progress gaining traction in the Midwest may have some answers for how they can make more of federal funding.

  5. How Poland Springs Attempted To Thwart Water Protection Rules 11/15/2023

    A recent effort to protect source water in Maine was thwarted by a surprising opponent: lobbyists representing one of the world’s largest bottled water companies.

  6. Baltimore To Pay $4.75M Over Wastewater Treatment Fines 11/14/2023

    One of the biggest cities in the country is now prepared to settle a massive bill and make critical improvements following years-long issues at its wastewater treatment operations.

  7. 'Buy American' Regulations Could Be Stalling Critical Water, Wastewater Infrastructure Projects 11/8/2023

    As water scarcity becomes an existential issue throughout the U.S., federal officials have earmarked massive capital to go toward infrastructure projects that will help conserve the valuable resource. But as some of the most drought-stressed regions attempt to deploy those funds, they are running into some surprising legislative obstacles.

  8. Looking Back, Looking Ahead: Getting Answers To Evolving Water Issues 11/7/2023
    A review of the WEFTEC tradeshow, current and emerging water threats, and the latest water and wastewater solutions from the VP of a fast-rising treatment provider.
  9. Fraudulent Claims Threaten To Disrupt Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Payouts 11/7/2023

    As federal officials try to compensate the victims of one of the most high-profile drinking water contamination incidents in recent history, a surge of imposters could seriously impair the efforts.

  10. Free Will And Cybersecurity 11/3/2023
    Even with federal regulations mandating action for municipal water and wastewater systems unfinished, the commitment to protect the public should compel utilities to improve cybersecurity.