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Why Too Much Phosphorus In America's Farmland Is Polluting The Country's Water
When people think about agricultural pollution, they often picture what is easy to see: fertilizer spreaders crossing fields or muddy runoff after a heavy storm. However, a much more significant threat is quietly and invisibly building in the ground.  Continue Reading..
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The Power Of Choice: Why Vendor-Neutral MDM Is Essential For Water Utilities
As smart water initiatives are embraced and AMI is deployed, the sheer volume of data generated by meters becomes both an incredible asset and a significant management task. This is where a robust Meter Data Management (MDM) system truly shines.  Continue Reading..
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How Artificial Intelligence (AI) Is Transforming Water Loss Management For Utilities
AI is reshaping water loss management by turning complex utility data into clearer priorities, faster insights, and more proactive decision-making—without replacing the people responsible for running the system.  Continue Reading..
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7 Common Pump Failures In Manufacturing Plants, And How To Prevent Them
Water pumps are the quiet workhorses of manufacturing plants, as they support everything from cooling and boiler feed systems to handling wastewater and chemical processing. When water pumps run reliably, operations stay on schedule. However, when they fail, disruptions can quickly spread across an entire facility.  Continue Reading..
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What To Know Before You Invest In New Headworks Equipment
Successful headworks investments depend on understanding site needs, matching technology to application, evaluating total cost of ownership, and choosing vendors that prioritize long-term performance and reliable support.  Continue Reading..
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Engineering Resilience In Water Supply: How Ozone-Based Oxidation Supports DC Water's Pure Water DC Vision
Securing urban water futures requires shifting toward resilient, multi-source supplies. Advanced oxidation provides a critical barrier against emerging contaminants, enhancing treatment efficiency and ensuring long-term reliability without chemical residuals. Explore the foundations of engineering a decentralized, drought-proof water supply.  Continue Reading..
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Water In 2026: The Nexus Of Policy, Technology, And Resilience
As water systems become more circular and complex, understanding and managing the subsurface — the hidden half of the water cycle — is becoming a critical enabler of resilience. This article explores the key trends shaping this new reality, from tackling “forever chemicals” to the water strategies redefining heavy industry.  Continue Reading..
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Myths vs. Reality: Data Centers And Water Usage
In this article, we’ll break down myths vs. reality around data centers and water. We’ll clarify what “water usage” really means in this context, the types of cooling systems (from evaporative cooling towers to closed-loop recycled water systems), how much water is actually consumed vs. returned, and whether data center water use truly deprives communities of drinking water.  Continue Reading..
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How Strategic Asset Planning Solves Infrastructure's Toughest Challenge
Modern infrastructure management requires moving from reactive repairs to data-driven capital planning. By quantifying risk and predictive failure patterns, utilities can justify essential funding and maximize the impact of every dollar spent on system-wide resilience.  Continue Reading..
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How Satellite-Based Leak Detection Saves Utility Budgets Millions
Across the globe, water systems face an invisible crisis that drains billions of dollars every year. In the U.S. alone, aging infrastructure causes water losses costing utilities an estimated $6.4 billion annually. But a breakthrough in satellite-based leak detection is changing the game, delivering unprecedented savings and operational efficiency.   Continue Reading..

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Over 80 International Experts Set To Address Critical Water, Energy, And Climate Challenges At WEX Global 2026

This year, the 20th Water and Energy Exchange (WEX) Global will be focusing on four key topics: sustainable water stewardship; AI and digital transformation in the water cycle; collaboration and sustainable development, and innovation and the circular economy.

From Waste To Worth: How Biochar Is Transforming Waste Water Treatment

A recent trial at Scottish Water’s Development Centre has shown how biochar can turn a challenging waste water stream into a valuable circular resource.

Netmore Acquires Actility To Lead Global Transformation Of Massive IoT

Netmore Group, the leading network operator for Massive IoT, today announced its acquisition of Paris-based Actility, a pioneer in low-power wide-area network (LPWAN) solutions with a presence across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Australia—along with its subsidiary Abeeway, a leader in ultra-low power multi-technology geolocation.

Southwest Stormwater Center To Provide Regional Best-Practices Solutions For Stormwater Management, Financing

Stormwater management professionals and stakeholders across the U.S. Southwest region will be able to learn about the latest, best-practices solutions for stormwater management and financing through the newly established Southwest Stormwater Center (SWSC), a regional knowledge center for new and emerging stormwater control technologies.

BioLargo Installs AEC PFAS Treatment System At Lake Stockholm, New Jersey

BioLargo, Inc today announced that its patented Aqueous Electrostatic Concentrator (AEC) PFAS treatment system has been installed at the Lake Stockholm municipal water facility in New Jersey.

Why Predictive Intelligence Is Non-Negotiable For UK Water

The Independent Water Commission’s (IWC) Final Report, delivered in July 2025, is being called the water sector's 21st century "Great Stink" moment.