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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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The Future Of In Situ Chemical Oxidation For Targeted Solvent Destruction
The U.S. EPA’s 2026 trichloroethylene (TCE) compliance deadlines are now forcing a concrete shift toward source-zone destruction. In situ chemical oxidation (ISCO), sequenced with enhanced bioremediation, is proving to be the most credible path to groundwater contaminant rebound mitigation.  Continue Reading..
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The ROI Of Generative Design In Critical Infrastructure Projects
Generative design transforms water infrastructure projects, cutting conceptual design costs by up to 80%, accelerating timelines, and improving early-stage decisions with measurable, compounding financial benefits.  Continue Reading..
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Augmented Design Engineering: Scaling Output Without Scaling Headcount
Augmented design engineering uses AI and generative tools to boost productivity, enabling teams to deliver more projects with greater consistency despite growing demand and limited talent.  Continue Reading..
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Capturing Engineering Expertise Before It Walks Out The Door
Generative design enables water organizations to preserve critical engineering expertise by encoding knowledge into systems, improving consistency, scalability, and resilience amid workforce transitions.  Continue Reading..
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The Silver Tsunami In Critical Infrastructure: Can AI Close The Engineering Gap?
AI and generative design help address the water sector’s workforce crisis by capturing expert knowledge, scaling engineering capacity, and supporting the next generation of talent.  Continue Reading..

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EPA Announces $610M Loan To Provide A Reliable Source Of Drinking Water To Northeastern Illinois Communities

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $610M Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the Grand Prairie Water Commission, which serves six communities in northeastern Illinois.

Stantec Partners With WSSC Water And Prince William Water On New Water Research Foundation AI Initiative

Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has been selected to lead a new Water Research Foundation (WRF) project focused on applying artificial intelligence (AI) to wastewater treatment operations.

AWWA Report Finds Rising Drinking Water Infrastructure Costs And Other Needs Put Affordability At Risk

A report released today by the American Water Works Association (AWWA) finds that addressing U.S. drinking water infrastructure and other critical needs will require $2.1-$2.4 trillion over the next 25 years, testing the limits of water affordability.

Genesis AEC Highlights PharmaWater Pro Modeling Capability To Support Pharmaceutical Water System Vendors

Genesis AEC, a leading architectural, engineering, and construction management firm specializing in the design, build, validation, and commission of life sciences facilities, is highlighting its PharmaWater Pro solution.

EPA Invites Public Feedback On Key Tool That Supports Water Affordability, Strengthens Practical Clean Water Act Implementation

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public input on its Clean Water Act Financial Capability Assessment (FCA) guidance.

Five Digital Solutions Shaping The Path Toward Global Water Digitalization

These five solutions are generative AI, agent-based architectures, cybersecurity, early warning systems, and public-private partnerships to boost operational efficiency, according to the latest Xylem Vue report, which identifies the key strategies shaping water management in 2026.