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  1. Jacobs To Enhance Wastewater System Performance For Oklahoma City 9/10/2026

    Jacobs has been selected by the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust (OCWUT) to provide operations and maintenance (O&M) services for the city’s wastewater facilities and solids management program under a five-and-a-half-year contract, supporting reliable wastewater services for Oklahoma City and six neighboring communities.

  2. Heavy Rainfall Amplifies Riverine Microplastic Transport Worldwide, Particularly In Developing Nations 9/10/2026

    Rivers may be delivering far more microplastic pollution to the oceans than previously realized, with developing countries accounting for nearly all of the global flow, according to a new study. The worldwide analysis also finds that heavy rainfall can unleash surges of microplastics into rivers – a climate-sensitive pollution threat that could intensify as extreme weather becomes more common.

  3. Trust in Water Highlights Wastewater Funding Gap During National Preparedness Month 9/10/2026

    As communities across the United States recognize National Preparedness Month, Trust in Water is highlighting a funding gap for many Americans who are served by private, regulated wastewater utilities.

  4. Desalination And Reuse Event Explores Water Resilient Future 9/9/2026

    As global demand for freshwater continues to rise, the need for innovative solutions has never been more critical. In the UK, England alone could face a public water supply shortfall of up to 5 billion litres per day by 2055.

  5. Statement From The Department of the Interior — Signing Of Minute 334 Between The United States And Mexico On Colorado River Operations For 2027 And 2028 9/9/2026

    The Department of the Interior and Bureau of Reclamation welcome the signing of Minute 334 and the collaborative approach that was undertaken to complete this agreement on Colorado River operations through 2028 by the United States and Mexico.

  6. EPA Launches Cutting-Edge Scientific Study To Strengthen Nation's Understanding Of Potential Pollutants In Drinking Water 9/9/2026

    Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a new scientific study using cutting-edge methods to improve the agency’s understanding of what pollutants may be present in drinking water. This groundbreaking new research by EPA scientists goes beyond traditional testing methods to screen for a broad array of pollutants, including pharmaceuticals, PFAS, and more than 1,000 potential contaminants. This action advances EPA’s commitment to help Make America Healthy Again while following gold standard science.

  7. Next-Gen Solar Wastewater System Unveiled By UH, Partners 9/9/2026

    A novel wastewater treatment solution currently undergoing evaluation at the Wahiawā Wastewater Treatment Plant on Oʻahu could offer a crucial, cost-effective path forward as Hawaiʻi faces a massive statewide infrastructure overhaul.

  8. SED To Exhibit Advanced Water Recovery Technologies For Semiconductor Manufacturing At SEMICON India 2026 9/9/2026

    As India continues to expand its semiconductor and photovoltaic manufacturing base, attention is increasingly turning to the infrastructure needed to support these industries.

  9. Moleaer Patents Nanobubble Process For Polymer Activation 9/9/2026

    Polymer and sludge hauling are among the largest controllable operating expenses at wastewater treatment plants. A newly patented nanobubble process from Moleaer, the global leader in nanobubble technology, is helping utilities reduce both by improving polymer performance during dewatering.

  10. United States And Mexico Announce Colorado River Cooperative Agreement 9/9/2026

    The United States and Mexico signed a formal agreement for new Colorado River operating guidelines for 2027 and 2028.