From the Editor

41. Major Bottled Water Brands Could Be Forced To Make Big Changes As Drought Worsens 1/1/2024

    As source water around the world continues to diminish in the face of growing demand and warming climate, alarms are being raised around increasing consumption by BlueTriton Brands — owner of major bottled water products like Poland Spring, Arrowhead, and Deer Park — as it taps endangered spring water sources.

42. After Major Flooding Failures, New Orleans To Revamp Stormwater Resilience 12/20/2023

    As the site of one of the most devastating flooding disasters in recent history, when Hurricane Katrina struck in 2005, New Orleans has unique stormwater challenges and innovative solutions to overcome them. But recent failures after heavy rainfall will see the city once again refocus its efforts around flooding resilience.

43. There Are 9 Million Lead Pipelines In The U.S., But Water Systems Need Ratepayer Help To Find Them 12/18/2023

    As systems across the country face a reckoning over dangerously outdated drinking water infrastructure, some cities are now asking ratepayers to help evaluate the safety of their own water lines — including one of the largest systems in the U.S.

44. PFAS Treatment Efforts Are Costing More Than Manufacturer Settlements Can Provide 12/13/2023

    Even as the largest manufacturers are being held financially responsible for the introduction of a pervasive class of contaminants into the environment, many water systems across the U.S. continue to face challenges in funding treatment solutions.

45. New Mexico Details Innovative Fracking Wastewater Solution At UN Climate Conference 12/12/2023

    One of the country’s thirstiest regions is pursuing an innovative solution to industrial water scarcity that could tackle a pressing wastewater treatment issue at the same time.

46. Pending PFAS Legislation Might Not Do Enough To Protect U.S. Consumers 12/6/2023

    Despite apparent legislative progress on one of the most pressing drinking water contamination issues in recent history, environmental advocates are warning that it could send the fight against these dangerous substances in the wrong direction. 

47. Leadership In Times Of Water Stress: Answers For Pressing Issues, Including PFAS 12/5/2023

    AqueoUS Vets (AV) is a water and wastewater treatment company with a unique name, one that references the service background of its founder while also invoking traits often attributed to the U.S. military — among them, committed leadership, such as that provided by AV's president and CEO, Dr. Mirka Wilderer.

48. Iran-Linked Hackers Breach Water Utility In Alleged Systems Hack 12/5/2023

    A recent cyberattack on a regional water system with reported ties to an international conflict has renewed questions about drinking water and wastewater treatment operations as critical points of failure in national security.

49. 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.

50. 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.