Sludge and Biosolids Processing News

  1. Team Looking To Tap Underground 'Thermal Batteries' To Cool AI Data Centers And Save Water 6/30/2026

     Aquifer-based geothermal systems, known as aquifer thermal energy storage, could help ease the environmental stress stemming from artificial intelligence data centers in the United States. Researchers at the Prairie Research Institute at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are proposing a new way to keep those facilities cool by using the naturally stable underground temperatures and groundwater as a giant natural “thermal battery.

  2. EPA Releases Quarterly Update On Implementation Of 100% Solution To Permanently End The Tijuana River Sewage Crisis 6/30/2026

    U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released today its second quarterly public update for 2026 detailing the implementation of two historic agreements signed with Mexico in 2025 to permanently end the years-long Tijuana River sewage crisis.

  3. New Study Tests Powdered Activated Carbon For PFAS Removal In Wastewater Effluent 6/30/2026

    A study is underway to evaluate powdered activated carbon (PAC), a sorbent used to adsorb contaminants, as a cost-effective solution for removing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from treated wastewater effluent.

  4. Xylem Announces Segment Leadership Appointments 6/30/2026

    Xylem Inc. (NYSE: XYL), a leading global water solutions company, today announced two executive leadership appointments, effective July 1, both reporting to President and Chief Executive Officer Matthew Pine.

  5. Kurita And Membrane Group India Establish Kurita Membrane India Pvt. Ltd., A Joint Venture To Cater To The Semiconductor Industry In India 6/30/2026

    Kurita Industries Ltd., (Head office: Nakano-ku, Tokyo, President: Hirohiko Ejiri, hereinafter: “Kurita” ) has established a joint venture, Kurita Membrane India Private Limited (hereinafter the “JV”) and started its business, specializing in water treatment solutions for electronics industry, primarily semiconductor sector, in India, together with Membrane Group India Private Limited (Head office: Gurugram, Haryana, India, Chairman: M M Narang, hereinafter “Membrane Group”), which operates in the design, manufacture, installation and servicing of water treatment equipment in the country.

  6. AMWA Members Recognized For Excellence In Lead Service Line Replacement 6/29/2026

    Last week, the Lead Service Line Replacement (LSLR) Collaborative, of which AMWA is a member, commemorated 10 years of the Collaborative’s existence by recognizing nationwide leadership in replacement programs. Over the last decade, the LSLR Collaborative has helped communities across the United States accelerate full lead service line replacement by building shared tools, enabling cross-sector knowledge exchange, and highlighting innovative solutions.

  7. Hanyang University Researchers Reveal How PFAS Chain Length Influences Environmental Fate And Water Treatment 6/29/2026

    Short-chain PFAS move farther in water and resist treatment, offering a new roadmap for safer drinking water.

  8. What D.C.'s Algal Bloom Reveals About A Growing Water Threat 6/29/2026

    When bright green water appeared in the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, it drew national attention and sparked political finger-pointing. The culprit: cyanobacteria—sometimes called blue-green algae—a type of bacteria that can produce toxins harmful to people, pets, and wildlife.

  9. EPA To Waive Water Infrastructure Loan Program Fees, Remove Barriers For Small Communities 6/29/2026

    Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it will be waiving fees for small communities who apply for Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loans in fiscal years 2026 and 2027. By waiving the WIFIA Application and Credit Processing Fees, small communities can save almost $200,000 when applying for a WIFIA loan, clearing a notable barrier to accessing funding to improve water infrastructure through this successful program.

  10. SWAN Launches CHART – Carbon Horizon Assessment & Readiness Tool 6/29/2026

    New utility-driven framework helps water and wastewater utilities benchmark carbon maturity, identify gaps, and accelerate net-zero planning.