From the Editor

  1. Florida Fresh Water Supply Isn't Projected To Keep Up With Population Growth 7/20/2023

    As Florida welcomes a surging number of new residents and struggles to maintain drinking water supplies, consumers, utilities, and public officials are being forced to adapt or risk running out of water altogether.

  2. As Water Scarcity Worsens In Texas, Austin Lost Nearly 7 Billion Gallons Last Year 7/18/2023

    One of the Lone Star State’s thirstiest cities is seeing precious drinking water wasted as fundamental infrastructure problems worsen growing scarcity, but the issue may ultimately be an unavoidable aspect of its buried infrastructure.

  3. Video: Getting Off The Water Grid, With Membranes 7/14/2023

    Membranes have long been proven effective for a variety of applications, but certain other applications pose difficulties for the technology, mostly due to O&M concerns. Next-generation membranes, however, have the ability to overcome traditional challenges — just in time to meet requirements for greater contaminant removal and sustainability.

  4. California Lawmakers Strike Down Governor's Hopes For Expedited Water Tunnel Project 7/12/2023

    Facing a range of high-profile water problems, legislators in the nation’s thirstiest state are at odds over a massive project that could impact millions of consumers.

  5. UK's Largest Water Company Owes Billions In Debt, Faces Government Takeover 7/10/2023

    Facing billions of dollars of debt and foundational problems that are costing ratepayers, the UK’s largest water company is now on the edge of insolvency.

  6. Water Pros Remain Optimistic Despite Mounting Challenges 7/7/2023

    As they have for each of the last 20 years, AWWA published its State of the Water Industry Report recently, revealing the current concerns of drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater professionals. The annual survey typically reveals plenty of year-over-year consistency, but this moment feels different.

  7. Hudson River Advocates Attempt To Block Discharge Plan For Radioactive Wastewater 7/6/2023

    More than two years since it was shut down, the Indian Point nuclear power plant near New York City still holds more than a million gallons of radioactive wastewater as stakeholders debate a plan for disposal into the Hudson River.

  8. Judge Orders Jackson, Mississippi Mayor To Court Following At-Home Filter Comments 7/4/2023

    After failures in infrastructure, loss of public trust, and disagreements among elected leaders, the latest crisis for Jackson, Mississippi’s drinking water saw a local official ordered to clarify that tap water is now safe.

  9. Amid Consumer Trust Crisis, U.S. EPA Receives Bigger Budget, Additional Staff 6/27/2023

    Following a sharp reduction in staff under President Trump, the Biden administration’s U.S. EPA has been focused on bolstering pollution prevention efforts.

  10. Investigation Finds Sludge Dryer Led To $10M Explosion At Baltimore Wastewater Plant 6/27/2023

    New details about a major accident at a Baltimore wastewater treatment facility that took place earlier this year have revealed its causes and offered some lessons in avoiding similar incidents in the future.