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31. AMWA Delivers Verbal Comments In Public EPA Perchlorate NPDWR Session 2/23/2026

    Last week, AMWA delivered verbal comments during the Agency’s public listening session on the proposed National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) for perchlorate.

32. UKWIR Seeks Diverse Leadership To Guide Research With Impact 2/23/2026

    UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) is undertaking a major recruitment drive for new Independent Non-Executive Directors (INEDs) to join its Board.

33. EPA Expands Toxic Chemical Reporting, Strengthening Transparency On PFAS Pollution 2/23/2026

    U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today finalized a rule adding sodium perfluorohexanesulfonate (PFHxS-Na) to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).

34. China Paper Mill Wastewater Treatment Processes Contractor 2/23/2026

    In the strategic environmental landscape of 2026, the global pulp and paper industry is undergoing a historic transition. As one of the most water-intensive sectors, the industry is under intense pressure to reconcile massive production volumes with the absolute necessity of water reclamation and zero-liquid discharge (ZLD).

35. Ovarro Expands EnigmaREACH UK Roll-Out 2/23/2026

    Ovarro’s end-to-end leakage detection system, EnigmaREACH, has entered its fifth UK strategic deployment, as water companies adopt the proven technology to meet ambitious water loss targets.

36. Hach Unveils NP6000sc Phosphate Analyzer, Redefining Reliability And Simplifying Compliance For Water Treatment Facilities 2/23/2026

    Today, Hach announced the launch of the NP6000sc Phosphate Analyzer, a next-generation solution designed to set a new benchmark in nutrient monitoring for water treatment facilities.

37. Researchers Develop AI-Powered Technology To Address Flooding Impacts 2/22/2026

    Funded by Ohio Sea Grant and the National Science Foundation, the team built a tool to quickly and accurately forecast flooding across the U.S. in real time and answer critical questions about water and energy.

38. Energy Costs Surge To 40% Of Utility OPEX, Accelerating Digital Optimization 2/19/2026

    Energy is among the top three operating expenses for water and wastewater utilities globally, accounting for roughly between 11% to 40% of total operating expenditures (OPEX) depending on region and system characteristics. This large and increasingly volatile cost burden is accelerating utilities’ investment in digital optimization tools that can generate measurable savings in a matter of months.

39. Water Collaborative Delivery Association Announces 20th Anniversary Symposium 2/19/2026

    The Water Collaborative Delivery Association (WCDA) has announced its upcoming 20th Anniversary Symposium, a three-day gathering designed to bring water utilities, practitioners, and industry partners from around the nation together for high-value learning and connection.

40. Industrial Wastewater Treatment In The Food Industry 2/19/2026

    A leading food manufacturer is expanding its wastewater treatment facility together with EnviroChemie to meet rising production demands in potato processing.