Wastewater Management News

  1. Tech Challenge Puts AI At Forefront Of Water Innovation 2/26/2026

    The Water Council seeks AI-native technologies shaping the future of water systems for its spring 2026 Tech Challenge.

  2. Remote Monitoring Systems That Identify Issues Before Emergencies Occur 2/25/2026

    Sensaphone remote monitoring systems help facility managers identify developing problems with equipment and environmental conditions before they escalate into costly emergencies.

  3. Drive To Tackle I&I With 'High Fidelity' Data 2/25/2026

    Following publication of the Environment Agency’s stringent new requirements for reporting on sewer overflows, water companies are under urgent pressure to quantify, report, and mitigate events caused by groundwater infiltration, writes Ryan Pearson, head of strategy at Metasphere, a Grundfos company.

  4. Shimadzu Introduces The User-Friendly Nexera IC Ion Chromatograph For Water Quality Testing 2/24/2026

    Shimadzu Scientific Instruments introduces the Nexera ion chromatograph (IC), a compact, fully automated system designed to streamline water quality testing while delivering accurate, reliable results for users of all experience levels.

  5. National Wastewater Surveillance System Funding Appears Secure For 2026 2/23/2026

    The U.S. National Wastewater Surveillance System (NWSS), run by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) since 2020, appears to have averted a funding crisis when U.S. President Donald J. Trump signed H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, into law on Feb. 3, 2026.

  6. U.S. Weather And Climate Disasters Could Top $1T By 2030 2/23/2026

    From tornadoes and hurricanes to wildfires and floods, weather and climate disasters cause billions of dollars in damage, on top of their steep human toll.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. Jeonbuk National University Researchers Explore Metal Oxide Electrodes As A New Frontier In Electrochemical Microplastic Detection 2/19/2026

    The widespread presence of microplastics (MPs) in aquatic ecosystems has negative impacts on human and marine life.

  10. SWAN Announces 5th Senior Utility Advisory Group To Guide Global Smart Water Efforts 2/18/2026

    The Smart Water Networks Forum (SWAN) is pleased to introduce the fifth cohort of its senior Utility Advisory Group (UAG) featuring five, global SWAN utility experts from India, Australia, Canada, Portugal, Brazil, and the US.