CH2M Hill

LATEST CH2M HILL ARTICLES

El Nino Tropical Storms-GettyImages-2288246001
After The Fire: What The 2026 Wildfires And El Niño Could Mean For U.S. Lakes And Reservoirs In 2027
In July, smoke from Canadian wildfires spread across the upper Midwest and Northeast. Now a strengthening El Niño is set to influence the coming winter. Both events matter to lake and reservoir managers because their effects on water quality will continue to emerge long after the skies clear or the El Niño passes.  Continue Reading..
GettyImages-452097895_cleanwater
Why UV-AOP Is Becoming A Cornerstone For Potable Reuse
UV-AOP can provide a critical treatment barrier for potable reuse, while demonstration skids help utilities validate performance under site-specific conditions before committing to full-scale systems.  Continue Reading..
Lead in drinking water-GettyImages-1341611923
The Time To Start LCRI Compliance Is Now
In a recent Water Online Live event titled "From Inventory to Action: Navigating the Next Phase of LCRI Compliance," Chief Editor Kevin Westerling sat down with Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) experts Lauren Wasserstrom of Jacobs and Kristin Epstein of CDM Smith. Together, they discussed the regulatory transition surrounding the LCRI, the burden imposed by unknown service lines, strategies for transitioning from compliance...  Continue Reading..
hmiscreen2
The Knowledge Is Retiring: What UI/UX Can Bring To Water Treatment
Better user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design can help water utilities preserve operator knowledge and bring new hires up to speed.  Continue Reading..
Engineers conducting wastewater inspection treatment plan-GettyImages-2280862289
Safeguarding Reliable Water Service In The Face Of Uncertainty
Potential threats to clean drinking water may be formidable, but we’re not defenseless against them. Modern water systems and utilities protect water resources and ensure reliable service in the face of uncertainty with disciplined, data-driven asset management.  Continue Reading..
GettyImages-2233776792_450_300
Modernizing Pump Stations Without Compromising Cybersecurity
Incremental digitalization can help wastewater teams reduce field workloads, improve system visibility, respond to disruptions, and modernize legacy infrastructure without a wholesale technology overhaul.  Continue Reading..
Produced Water Management
Why Produced Water Treatment Is Becoming Critical For Sustainable Oil & Gas Operations
Produced water is far from ordinary wastewater. It typically contains high concentrations of dissolved salts, residual hydrocarbons, suspended solids, heavy metals, chemical additives, and naturally occurring contaminants. Without proper treatment, managing these complex waste streams becomes both environmentally risky and financially burdensome.  Continue Reading..
DR 4900_Spectrophotometer_TNT_LCK_Lab- W-15
Why Temperature Matters In Photometric Water Testing
Temperature shifts during colorimetric testing can bias photometric results, with ammonia methods showing double-digit deviations outside the 20°C reference condition used for calibration.  Continue Reading..
GettyImages-2200128716_450_300
How Incremental Digitalization Empowers Wastewater Teams
Incremental digitalization can help wastewater teams reduce field workloads, improve system visibility, respond to disruptions, and modernize legacy infrastructure without a wholesale technology overhaul.  Continue Reading..
GettyImages-183426908_450_300
Stop Guessing, Start Predicting Pump Failures
Connected PMAs help wastewater utilities predict pump failures, optimize maintenance, reduce emergency repairs, and improve long-term asset performance through data-driven analytics and expert oversight.  Continue Reading..

CH2M HILL TWITTER FEED

CH2M HILL NEWS

New ABC Report Finds More Opportunities To Put Wastewater Plants To Work

A new nationwide survey of U.S. wastewater facilities reveals opportunities to expand the production of renewable energy from wastewater, make greater use of existing digesters, and put more organic waste to productive use.

Emerson's New Flow Measurement Solution Improves Data Center Reliability, Efficiency And Uptime

Global automation leader Emerson today announced the new Rosemount™ 8795 Magnetic Flow Sensor, purpose-built for data center hydronic cooling applications. This industrial-grade flow sensor provides accurate, repeatable flow measurements for high reliability and uptime in mission-critical data center applications. Designed for data center environments, the flow sensor addresses common specification needs to simplify selection, installation, and commissioning.

TwinThread Launches Anomaly Action Center, An AI-Powered Solution To Prioritize And Resolve Anomalies At Enterprise Scale

Today, TwinThread—a global leader in Industrial AI—announced the release of Anomaly Action Center, an AI-powered solution designed to help operational teams prioritize and resolve critical anomalies across their equipment assets and process operations. Unlike conventional alerting systems that only signal when something is wrong, Anomaly Action Center delivers each anomaly with the context plant personnel need to act quickly and effectively.

120Water Partners With TeamSolve To Better Connect Field Data And Water Compliance

120Field connects fieldwork to critical compliance workflows, further strengthening 120Water's intelligent data management platform for its customers.

Celebrating The Global Best In Water Project Innovation- Results Of The 2026 International Water Association Project Innovation Awards

Outstanding global examples of the latest in project excellence, from research concept through to application at scale, were celebrated last night at the International Water Association’s Project Innovation Awards Gala event in Glasgow, UK.

Water Constraints Become A Defining Economic And Infrastructure Risk

Water resources, when left unchecked, are a constraint on economic growth, public health and social stability. For utilities, municipalities, industry and investors, the implications extend beyond resource availability to infrastructure performance, revenue, financing and long-term operational continuity.