Funding News
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New Ultraviolet Technology Boosts Water Treatment Process In Southampton Area
12/28/2023
Two major wastewater treatment works in the Southampton area have welcomed a new state-of-the-art treatment process to improve water quality.
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NAWC: Hold PFAS Pollution Creators Responsible, Not Those Charged With Cleaning Mess
12/21/2023
The National Association of Water Companies (NAWC) today issued a statement from the Association’s President and CEO Robert F. Powelson on class action lawsuits against water utilities over PFAS.
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $51M From The President’s Investing In America Agenda To Restore And Protect Rivers And Watersheds
12/19/2023
The Department of the Interior today announced more than $51M in funding from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda for 18 projects in eight states that will restore and protect aquatic ecosystems.
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The Water Research Foundation Funds Utility Research Projects Worth $5M In Research Value
12/19/2023
The Water Research Foundation (WRF) has selected twelve new projects for funding through its Tailored Collaboration Program, totaling over $5M in research value.
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California's Central Valley Farmers Encouraged To Apply For Conservation Assistance To Improve Irrigation, Conserve Water
12/19/2023
Farmers in California's Central Valley that are interested in conservation practices to manage soil moisture, improve irrigation efficiency, or otherwise conserve ground and surface water resources are encouraged to apply for WaterSMART program funding through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).
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Secretary Haaland Highlights President Biden’s Investing In America Agenda In California Visit
12/18/2023
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Water and Science Michael Brain traveled to California, where they highlighted how President Biden’s Investing in America agenda is bolstering efforts to make Western communities more resilient to drought and wildfire in the wake of the climate crisis.
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Local Water Challenges Drive U.S. Water Utility Rates Up 4%
12/13/2023
The combined water and sewer bill for a typical U.S. household has increased by 54.8% since 2012, or on average 4.1% annually, according to a new Bluefield Research report, U.S. Municipal Water & Sewer: Annual Utility Rate Index, 2023.
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TDEC Announces $191.2M In Water Infrastructure Investments
12/12/2023
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced 49 grants totaling $191.2M from the state’s American Rescue Plan (ARP) fund, part of which TDEC is administering through competitive grants for regionalization, water reuse, and resource protection, and a state strategic project.
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Portland, Oregon Tops 50 U.S. Cities With $121 Monthly Household Water Bill
12/5/2023
The combined water and sewer bill for a typical U.S. household has increased by 56% since 2012, or 4.2% annually, according to a new Bluefield Research report, U.S. Municipal Water & Sewer: Annual Utility Rate Index, 2023.
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Siemens Acquires BuntPlanet To Strengthen Its Artificial Intelligence Portfolio In The Water Sector
12/5/2023
Today, Siemens has announced the acquisition of BuntPlanet, a technology company based in San Sebastian, Spain. BuntPlanet’s award winning software has been deployed around the world to support customers with smart metering solutions, water quality, asset management, and integration of hydraulic models and artificial intelligence for detecting leaks and other anomalies in water networks.