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Beyond Meter-to-Cash: 7 Operational Use Cases Water Utilities Can Unlock With MDM

Monday, June 8, 2026

Modern Meter Data Management platforms transform raw data into operational intelligence. Beyond standard billing, continuous data analysis surfaces hidden leaks, detects backflow, and flags failing hardware, allowing water utilities to proactively reduce non-revenue water loss and improve system reliability. Continue Reading..

The Circular Dividend: Managing Water As A Strategic Boardroom Asset

Friday, June 5, 2026

For decades, industrial operators have treated water through a transactional lens as a commodity utility expense to be bought, utilized, treated, and discharged. However, the operational realities of a water-stressed world require a profound organizational shift. Continue Reading..

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Why The Water Sector's AI Ambitions Depend On Better Connectivity

Thursday, June 4, 2026

For AI to deliver real operational value, it needs a constant flow of reliable operational data. AI systems are relentlessly data-hungry, and the more data, the better. Yet, accessing this data remains a major challenge in the utilities sector, with remote reservoirs, wastewater treatment works, and sprawling infrastructure often located a long way from traditional cellular networks. Continue Reading..

Breaking Point: How Utilities Can Get Ahead Of The Water Main Crisis

Thursday, June 4, 2026

The water and wastewater industry is currently grappling with a significant aging pipeline infrastructure crisis, a challenge that requires a shift from reactive repairs to proactive, data-driven management. In a recent Water Online webinar, industry experts Christine Ballard (CDM Smith), Greg Baird (Black & Veatch), and Andrew Beck (Garney) outlined a practical framework for addressing infrastructure repairs in ways that are fundable and... Continue Reading..

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Artificial Intelligence May Be Fueling The Future, But Water Will Sustain It

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

AI is reshaping industries at extraordinary speed, from healthcare and finance to manufacturing, logistics, and retail. As AI adoption accelerates, data centers have become the physical backbone of the digital world. Yet behind every compute cycle lies a critical resource that rarely receives the same level of attention: water. Continue Reading..

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The Expanding Role Of High‑Sensitivity Acoustic Sensing In Reducing Non‑Revenue Water

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Discover how a layered approach to leak detection — combining network-level analytics with trusted surface acoustics — helps utilities isolate underground water loss, reduce unnecessary excavations, and drive measurable reductions in non-revenue water. Continue Reading..

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Managing Risk In Water Utilities: From Compliance To True Resilience

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

When thinking about minimizing risk, it used to be enough for utilities to focus on highly visible assets such as reservoirs and storage tanks using deterrents like chain-link fences, locked doors and cameras. Today, that’s no longer enough. Continue Reading..

Getting Practical About Non-Revenue Water

Friday, May 29, 2026

Problems faced by water utilities seem to grow in both quantity and complexity each year. Among the most persistent challenges is non-revenue water (NRW). In a recent Water Online Live event, industry experts gathered to discuss this multifaceted challenge. Continue Reading..

Benefits Of Integrating Chemical Metering Pumps Into SCADA

Thursday, May 28, 2026

SCADA-connected chemical metering pumps improve dosing accuracy, reduce labor, and enable proactive maintenance — helping utilities modernize operations without massive infrastructure overhauls. Continue Reading..

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A Playbook For Reliable Reverse Osmosis Operations

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

The best reverse osmosis (RO) programs are guided by a defined set of operating principles that provides operators with clear performance standards and a consistent framework for decisions. Continue Reading..

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PepsiCo Reports On Progress Toward 2030 Water Goals

Today, PepsiCo, Inc. shared an update on progress toward its 2030 pep+ (PepsiCo Positive) water ambitions, reporting progress against its watershed replenishment and water-use efficiency goals, which for the first time incorporate data related to direct operations at both company-owned and franchise-bottler owned manufacturing facilities located in high water-risk areas.

EPA Announces $40M WIFIA Loan To Expand Wastewater Services In Northeastern Nebraska

Today, U.S. Environmental Protection announced a $40M Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan for South Sioux City, Nebraska, to support upgrades and expansions to its wastewater treatment facility.

Wastewater Reuse Technology Market To Reach USD 54.2 Billion By 2033.

According to our Growth Market Report, the global wastewater reuse technology market size reached USD 19.8 billion in 2024, reflecting robust expansion driven by increasing water scarcity and stricter environmental regulations.

Rising Emissions, Depleting Water And Vanishing Land—UN Scientists: AI Is Threatening Natural Resources For Billions

By 2030, AI's water use will match the needs of 1.3 billion people while its power use triples that of 650 million, UN University investigation warns.

EPA Proposes To Approve Louisiana's Coal Combustion Residuals Permit Program

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today proposed the approval of the state of Louisiana’s coal combustion residuals (CCR) permit program application. If finalized, the action would shift authority for permitting CCR disposal in surface impoundments and landfills from the federal government to the state.

EPA Marks 500 Days Of Trump Administration With Another 100 Top Environmental Actions

Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced 100 additional pro-environmental actions completed since the Trump EPA's one-year milestone, marking 500 days of delivering clean air, land, and water for all Americans under President Donald Trump's leadership.

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