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How Water Infrastructure Can Drive Economic Growth
The U.S. water and wastewater industry is standing at an awkward crossroads. For years, technical capabilities, federal funding, and a shared sense of industry urgency have all co-existed in a critical mass. However, the rollout of major infrastructure projects remains sluggish.  Continue Reading..
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5 Takeaways To Prepare For Hurricane Season And Build More Resilient Communities
Stronger storms are exposing the limits of outdated infrastructure. From upgrading capacity to building stronger partnerships, here are five key lessons utilities can apply now to prepare for hurricane season and keep critical water systems running under pressure.  Continue Reading..
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Wastewater Phosphate Monitoring … It's All About The Sample
Swan’s new Sample Filtration Cabinet delivers reliable orthophosphate monitoring, helping wastewater operators optimize chemical dosing, improve efficiency, and maintain regulatory compliance.  Continue Reading..
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The Easiest Way To Attack U.S. Water Systems Isn't What You Think
The latest warnings from U.S. intelligence agencies about escalating cyber activity from foreign-state-linked actors have become more pronounced and urgent in recent months. These attacks increasingly focused around local communities and the daily operational systems underpinning public health and safety, specifically regional critical infrastructure.  Continue Reading..
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Wastewater Treatment Capacity Is Becoming A Critical Infrastructure Challenge In the Netherlands
As Dutch utilities invest billions in wastewater infrastructure, generative design enables faster evaluation of treatment alternatives while meeting future regulatory demands.  Continue Reading..
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No Pain, No Drain: Making Wastewater Treatment System Upgrades Easier
Skid-mounted slot injector systems help wastewater plants boost aeration capacity quickly, avoiding costly shutdowns while improving compliance, efficiency, and operational flexibility.  Continue Reading..
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AMI Adoption In Water Is Still Structurally Constrained
Over the last two decades, utilities have increasingly viewed the transition from automated meter reading (AMR) to advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) as the next step in modernizing their operations. The benefits of moving toward a truly digital ecosystem are well-established, yet AMI continues to face a slow, asymmetric rollout in the water industry.  Continue Reading..
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More Than A Manufacturer: The Value Of Technical Partnership
Outdated engineering specifications frequently derail modern water infrastructure projects. Discover how proactive technical partnership, field education, and specialized design reviews eliminate hidden inefficiencies, reduce costs, and ensure the long-term reliability of vital piping systems.  Continue Reading..
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From Possibility To Practice: 10 Key Takeaways From SWAN 2026
If SWAN 2026 proved anything, it’s that the smartest ideas in water aren’t theoretical — they’re operational, hard-earned, and often messy. What stood out most wasn’t just the themes, but who said them and how clearly they reflected where this industry actually is currently.  Continue Reading..
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Clean Water Starts With The Integration Of Critical Treatment Components
Combining chemical metering with flow verification and integrated feed systems helps utilities ensure accurate dosing, reliable sanitation, and stronger regulatory compliance.  Continue Reading..

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Fire Suppression Service Remain Live During Valve Insertion At West Coast Airport

AVT, a global leader in advanced insertion valve technology, has successfully delivered a critical infrastructure upgrade at a major international airport on the West coast of the USA, completing the installation of an 18-inch EZ Valve without any interruption to essential fire suppression services.

De Nora Selected For Johor River Waterworks UV Systems Supporting Singapore's Water Supply

De Nora will modernize PUB’s Johor River Waterworks UV disinfection systems, extending asset life, improving efficiency, and supporting sustainable drinking water treatment.

Nanoplastics: New Method Provides Clearer Picture Of The Risks

Micro- and nanoplastics are now popping up everywhere: in seawater, snow, food, and even in our bodies.

42-Year Study Tracks How 'Forever Chemicals' Move Through The Great Lakes

University of Notre Dame researchers analyzed 42 years of biological records from the Great Lakes, unveiling how per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) or “forever chemicals” have moved across the region, contaminating a variety of wildlife.

Data Center Emissions Could Be Curbed With Underground Carbon Capture

Over the last two decades, annual carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. have declined significantly. In recent years, however, this trend has slightly reversed, likely due to the explosive growth of data centers.

WHO Unveils Third Addendum To Guidelines For Drinking-Water Quality

WHO has released its updated Guidelines for drinking-water quality, providing the latest global guidance to support countries in protecting public health through safe drinking-water.