Wastewater Management News

  1. Thompson Pipe Group's Weldable Curve Joint (WCJ) Wins 2026 NASTT Abbott Award For Innovation 4/6/2026

    Thompson Pipe Group (TPG) has received the 2026 NASTT Abbott Award for Innovation for its WCJ (Weldable Curve Joint), a next‑generation joint system for AWWA C300 concrete pressure pipe.

  2. Wastewater Monitoring Sounds The Alarm On New COVID Variant 4/1/2026

    A newly emerging COVID-19 strain, nicknamed the “Cicada” variant, is raising concern among public health experts. But it’s not just hospitals or test results driving early detection this time. Instead, the first warning signs are flowing through America’s wastewater systems.

  3. StormHarvester Secures Long-Term Wastewater Contract With Northumbrian Water 3/27/2026

    StormHarvester, a specialist in real-time wastewater network monitoring, has been awarded a long-term service contract by Northumbrian Water Group following a competitive tender process.

  4. Stantec Partners With WSSC Water And Prince William Water On New Water Research Foundation AI Initiative 3/26/2026

    Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has been selected to lead a new Water Research Foundation (WRF) project focused on applying artificial intelligence (AI) to wastewater treatment operations.

  5. WSSC Water Collaborates On $150,000 Research Grant To Advance Artificial Intelligence (AI) For Water Resource Recovery Operations 3/26/2026

    A project team that includes WSSC Water has been awarded a $150,000 research grant from the Water Research Foundation (WRF) to develop and test new artificial intelligence (AI) tools designed to optimize operations at water resource recovery facilities (WRRFs).

  6. SWAN Releases Global Smart Metering Playbook To Guide Utilities Across Every Stage Of AMR/AMI Adoption 3/25/2026

    The Smart Water Networks Forum (SWAN) has released the global Smart Metering Playbook, a comprehensive new resource developed through a Water Research Foundation (WRF)-funded project aimed at helping water utilities navigate the complexities of smart metering and advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) programs.

  7. Why Material Selection Matters In Corrosive Pumping Applications 3/24/2026

    When a pump fails prematurely, one potential cause of failure can be traced back to a decision made before installation: material selection, namely metals.

  8. Hydraulic Institute Completes Pump System Certification Learning Path 3/24/2026

    The Hydraulic Institute (HI), the global authority on pumps and pump systems, today announced the launch of Pump System Certification Level 2 (PSC 2), completing HI’s standardized learning path designed to advance pump system competency across the industry.

  9. GHD Selected By Georgia Environmental Protection Division To Advance Statewide Water Quality Modeling 3/23/2026

    GHD, a global professional services company, has been selected by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) to deliver the Assimilative Capacity Water Quality Modeling program, a key initiative that supports regional water planning efforts and technical evaluations that inform permitting decisions.

  10. Brown and Caldwell Partners With Lantern To Expand Scalable, Digital Solutions And Support For Water Utilities 3/23/2026

    Brown and Caldwell, a purpose-driven engineering consulting firm creating and delivering water and environmental solutions throughout North America and the Pacific, has formed a strategic partnership with data/AI consulting firm Lantern that gives water utilities access to advanced digital capabilities to optimize their operations and customer service.