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Texas State University researcher Sangchul Hwang, Ph.D., P.E., is leading a City of Kyle-funded project that will deploy floating wetlands to improve water quality in Lake Kyle. The project will test whether this nature-based system can help protect the surrounding Plum Creek Watershed, the land that drains rain and runoff into Plum Creek and connected waterways.

The Environmental Tech Lab (ETL) — a public-private collaboration between the NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Partnership Fund for New York City — today launched its fourth annual competition, seeking tech-driven approaches to solve challenges for the nation’s largest municipal water and wastewater system.

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water (DCWW) has signed a three-year agreement with industrial artificial intelligence (AI) specialist Samotics for the on-going predictive condition monitoring of critical wastewater assets across its estate. This will help the water company intervene much earlier on potential incidents that could lead to pollution and unplanned downtime.

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) kicked off SepticSmart Week 2026, a nationwide effort to help homeowners properly maintain their septic systems to protect public health, groundwater, local waterways, and the environment while saving American families money. SepticSmart Week 2026 takes place September 14-18, 2026, marking the program's 14^th year of promoting practical and responsible septic system care.

The forward-thinking initiatives of 33 water utilities are being recognized by the Water Environment Federation as Utilities of the Future Today as they reimagine partnerships and community engagement, and Circular Water Economy practices, including reduction, recovery, and regenerative strategies.