Wastewater Management News
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PPI Announces Support Of Bipartisan Plastic Health Research Act
3/17/2026
The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) today announced its support for the Plastic Health Research Act (H.R. 4903), the bipartisan legislation introduced by Reps. Haley Stevens (D-MI) and Frank Lucas (R-OK) to expand and coordinate federal research on plastic exposure and potential impacts on human health.
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EPA To Take Over Potomac River Water Quality Sampling Near Interceptor Site
3/16/2026
Today, as part of the ongoing federal response to the Potomac Interceptor collapse, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will assume responsibility for water quality sampling previously conducted by the DC Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE).
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John Crane Helps U.S. Pulp And Paper Mill Cut Water Use By 90% And Extend Seal Life To Over A Year
3/16/2026
John Crane, a global leader in flow-control technologies and an innovator in solutions for rotating equipment, and a business of Smiths Group plc, , has helped a leading pulp and paper mill in the Southern United States to significantly improve reliability and sustainability performance by reducing water consumption by 90% and save $75,000 in total cost of ownership through a mechanical seal upgrade in its cellulose fiber production process.
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Baltimore's Multi-Million Dollar Sewage Struggle
3/12/2026
Baltimore’s ongoing struggle to overhaul its aging wastewater infrastructure is proving more complicated than originally expected. A report from the Department of Public Works indicates that fulfilling the city’s federal environmental mandates will require an additional $674 million and an extension until 2046.
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Smart Wastewater Reclamation Market To Surpass USD 22.1 Billion By 2033
3/11/2026
According to Growth Market Reports, the global smart wastewater reclamation market size reached USD 7.8 billion in 2024, reflecting the sector’s rapid adoption of advanced water treatment technologies.
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Amid Measles Outbreak In South Carolina, Sen. Scott Introduces Bill To Strengthen Wastewater Monitoring And Improve Pandemic Preparedness
3/11/2026
Today, U.S. Sens. Tim Scott (R-SC) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced the Public health Response and Emergency Detection through Integrated wastewater Community Testing (PREDICT) Act, legislation to strengthen and expand the nation’s wastewater monitoring network and improve the early detection of infectious diseases.
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Hydraulic Institute Announces Appointment Of New Board Of Directors & Officers
3/11/2026
The Hydraulic Institute (HI), the largest association of pump manufacturers and suppliers to the pump industry in North America, and the global authority on pumps and pumping systems, installed new leadership during the 2026 Annual Conference in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL who will guide the organization through 2029.
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Yardney Water Filtration Systems Announces Issuance Of New Patent Advancing Water Filtration Technology
3/4/2026
Yardney Water Filtration Systems, a leading manufacturer of high-performance water filtration solutions for agriculture, golf, turf, landscape, industrial, commercial and municipal markets worldwide, today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued a new patent to the company for its Valve with Stepped Bushing Design.
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Grundfos Reintroduces Modernized Yeomans Chicago Corporation Portfolio To Address Modern Global Wastewater Challenges
3/4/2026
Grundfos, a global leader in advanced water solutions, has today announced the reintroduction of the Yeomans Chicago Corporation product portfolio to the US wastewater markets.
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EPA Administrator Zeldin Surveys Potomac Interceptor Collapse Site
2/26/2026
U.S. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin recently visited the site of the Potomac Interceptor Collapse for an in-person look at the repair process. The visit included a briefing on the latest plans, developments and timeline for full repair and environmental remediation.