Current Headlines

  1. Turning Wastewater Into Clean Hydrogen: USW Project Advances Low-Carbon Innovation 5/21/2026

    Researchers at the University of South Wales (USW) are developing a pioneering approach which links wastewater treatment with hydrogen production, transforming waste into a valuable source of clean energy.

  2. Building Canada Strong By Investing In Wellington Extended Aeration Wastewater Treatment Plant 5/21/2026

    Building a strong Canada starts with investing in the modern and reliable infrastructure that makes it possible to increase housing supply and create resilient communities.

  3. Scientists Unlock Faster, Safer Way To Track Toxic PFAS In The Atmosphere 5/21/2026

    As concerns grow over the spread of toxic “forever chemicals” in the air people breathe every day, researchers at UNC-Chapel Hill have developed a faster, safer and more practical way to detect them in real time.

  4. Value of Water Campaign Calls For Cross-Sector Partnerships, Sustained Infrastructure Investment Following Infrastructure Week 2026 5/21/2026

    The Value of Water Campaign joined United for Infrastructure and organizations across the country during Infrastructure Week 2026 to call on Congress and leaders at every level to continue investing in America’s infrastructure — with water infrastructure serving as a critical foundation for economic growth, public health, and community resilience.

  5. New AI-Designed Materials Show Promising Potential To Remove 'Forever Chemicals' From Drinking Water In Industry-First Breakthrough 5/21/2026

    Kemira, a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions for water-intensive industries, and CuspAI, the frontier AI materials science company, today announced that they have used generative AI to design new materials targeting the removal of PFAS, so-called "forever chemicals," from drinking and process water at trace concentrations, using chemistry that is stable, sustainable, and manufacturable.

  6. Scaling Global Water Reuse Initiative Launched By Founding Partners GWI And IDRA 5/21/2026

    A Global Coalition to Advance Water Reuse as a Core Strategy for Water Security, Climate Resilience, and Sustainable Growth, aiming to increase global municipal water reuse to 50% by 2045.

  7. Some Democracies Are Struggling To Ensure Safe Drinking Water 5/21/2026

    About 2 billion people — just under a quarter of the world’s population — lack regular access to clean drinking water. And roughly 800,000 people annually die from illnesses associated with unsanitary water.

  8. HF Scientific Introduces MCX Pocket Photometer To Expand Chloramination Measurement Capabilities 5/21/2026

    HF scientific announced the launch of the MCX Pocket Photometer. This new handheld instrument is designed to provide accurate measurement of monochloramine and ammonia delivering reliable results in seconds with minimal setup.

  9. CDM Smith Joins WEF Water-AI Nexus Advisory Council 5/20/2026

    CDM Smith joins the Water-AI Nexus Center of Excellence Advisory Council, an initiative led by the Water Environment Federation (WEF) to strengthen the cross-sector collaboration at the intersection between water and artificial intelligence.

  10. EPA Announces $2.9 Billion For States To Reduce Lead In Drinking Water And Protect Americans' Health 5/20/2026

    The U.S. EPA has announced nearly $2.9 billion in funding to protect Americans from exposure to lead in drinking water. Lead is a powerful neurotoxin that is especially harmful to children. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is part of EPA’s unwavering commitment to Making America Healthy Again.