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A Smarter Path For Small Wastewater Systems
Small wastewater facilities face rising risks from aging infrastructure and tightening standards. Rather than pursuing costly total replacements, communities can utilize targeted engineering and process optimization to manage flow variability, reduce energy costs, and ensure long-term affordability.  Continue Reading..
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The Augmented Operator: Navigating The Intersection Of AI And The Water Sector Workforce
The water sector is facing a convergence of crises. On one side, an estimated 30–50% of the utility workforce is projected to retire within the next decade, taking with them irreplaceable institutional knowledge. On the other, AI is no longer future technology; it is being deployed today for operations. These two forces are colliding at precisely the moment utilities can least afford disruption.  Continue Reading..
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The AWWA Said $2.4 Trillion. It Missed The Compound Interest.
Einstein once said of compound interest, "He who understands it, earns it. He who doesn't, pays it." The same logic of compounding applies to the organic sediment accumulating on the floor of your drinking water reservoir. The longer you wait to address it, the more exponentially expensive it becomes to fix.  Continue Reading..
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Winter's Alarmingly Low Snowpack Offers A Glimpse Of The Changing Rhythm Of Water In The Western U.S.
The April 1 snowpack measurement has long been the single most important number in western water management, considered a strong proxy for how much water the mountains are holding in reserve. But in 2026, that savings account has been woefully deficient.  Continue Reading..
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Is Monitoring Of Total Or Free Chlorine A Better Option For Dechlorination Control?
Accurate dechlorination control requires monitoring all residual oxidants that threaten membrane integrity. Total chlorine analysis provides the necessary precision at ultra-low levels, ensuring comprehensive protection against oxidative damage while maintaining reagent stability during intermittent system operations.  Continue Reading..
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Why Colorado River Negotiations Stalled, And How They Could Resume With The Possibility Of Agreement
The five most common sources of conflict between people are values, data, relationships, interests, and structure. The current Colorado River negotiations include all five.  Continue Reading..
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Cooling The AI Revolution: The Critical Role Of Intelligent Pumps
Intelligent metering pumps enable precise water treatment and predictive maintenance in AI data centers, helping prevent scaling, reduce downtime, and maintain efficient liquid cooling for high-performance systems.  Continue Reading..
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Florida Utility Saves 2,080 Man-Hours With Just 5 Sensors
Continuous water quality monitoring helps utilities offset workforce shortages, reclaim thousands of labor hours, improve compliance, and gain real-time insights that enhance system performance and reliability.  Continue Reading..
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Designing Resilient PFAS Treatment Strategies For Water Agencies
Water agencies across the U.S. are facing a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that poses a conundrum: Should they take a cautious or aggressive approach to treating PFAS contamination in their water system?  Continue Reading..
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Automatic Enrollment Supports More Efficient Lead Service Line Replacement
Many utilities plan lead service line (LSL) replacements using block-by-block or neighborhood approaches to maximize efficiency. In practice, these projects often stall during customer engagement and property access phases. Automatic enrollment reduces the time and resources required to collect paperwork and makes it easier for utilities to schedule and complete replacement projects.  Continue Reading..

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Transcend shortlisted For Water Technology Company Of The Year At The Global Water Awards 2026

Transcend, the global leader in generative engineering software for critical infrastructure, has been shortlisted for Water Technology Company of the Year at the 2026 Global Water Awards – widely regarded as the highest honor in the international water industry for water technology companies.

AMWA Statement On EPA's Draft Sixth Contaminant Candidate List

AMWA and its member drinking water systems across the country share EPA's commitment to the integrity of the Safe Drinking Water Act's science-based processes for identifying and regulating contaminants that may pose risks to public health.

Thompson Pipe Group's Weldable Curve Joint (WCJ) Wins 2026 NASTT Abbott Award For Innovation

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.

EPA Concludes Drinking Water Has Been Free Of Fuel Contamination Since 2022, In Wake Of Red Hill Release

The U.S. EPA released its final drinking water report on the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) and Aliamanu Military Reservation (AMR) public water systems, which were impacted by the 2021 fuel release from the U.S. Navy-owned Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage facility in Honolulu.

Water, Water Everywhere – But How To Find It?

A new study finds that commercial satellite imagery data often outperforms public data sets when identifying surface water, but that public data sets may be better at detecting water hidden by forest cover.

EPA Takes Bold Action To Ensure Drinking Water Is Safe From Microplastics, Pharmaceuticals, And Potential Hidden Contaminants

Today, at an event with Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced a landmark set of actions to safeguard the nation's drinking water from microplastics, pharmaceuticals, forever chemicals, and dozens of other contaminants —delivering on the Trump administration’s promise to Make America Healthy Again (MAHA).