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Myths vs. Reality: Data Centers And Water Usage

Thursday, January 15, 2026

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

Thursday, January 15, 2026

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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2026 Predictions: The Next Frontier Of Water Starts Now

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Emerging trends signal a new era of agility, ethics, and resilience for water professionals. Continue Reading..

How The NEPA Rollback Will Impact Water And Wastewater Industries

Thursday, January 15, 2026

The White House has finalized plans to roll back rules under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), narrowing its focus and limiting what the current administration claims are needless delays for federal approval of water, energy, and other infrastructure plans. For water and wastewater utilities, the changes could speed up permitting for critical projects, although experts warn the tradeoffs could do more harm than good. Continue Reading..

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Setting Global Standards: Inside North America's Only Full-Scale UV Disinfection Validation Facility

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Portland's industry-leading facility reaches 100 reactor validations in 23 years. Continue Reading..

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Why Haven't Field Tests For Lead In Water Gone Mainstream?

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Given the maturation of sensor technology, the scientific and operational hurdles to portable lead analysis are somewhat surprising — but surmountable. Continue Reading..

Liquid-Only Sewers: A New Approach To Decentralized Wastewater Collection

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Traditional sewer systems, while effective, often require significant capital investment, invasive implementation measures, and complex maintenance. As a result, innovative decentralized wastewater solutions are necessary to address the needs of communities or commercial areas in need of wastewater service. One such solution is the liquid-only sewer (LOS) system. Continue Reading..

Can Chemical Dosing Pumps Overcome Extreme Environmental Conditions And Harsh Chemicals?

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Modern chemical metering pumps use advanced materials, smart controls, and rugged enclosures to deliver accurate, reliable dosing despite extreme temperatures, harsh chemicals, and challenging environmental conditions. Continue Reading..

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What Is Bathymetric Modeling? And How Can It Protect Ecosystems While Saving Resources?

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Bathymetric modeling maps underwater terrain. It also helps guide planning, prevent hazards, and build climate-resilient infrastructure. Continue Reading..

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Making Unplanned Downtime A Myth: Why Water Utilities Should Move From Time-Based To Condition-Based Maintenance

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Many utilities still default to time-based maintenance, servicing equipment by the calendar or hours of operation of the equipment. It’s simple, but it often creates two expensive outcomes: over-maintenance and surprise failures. A smarter path is condition-based maintenance. Continue Reading..

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WaterEquity Invests In Organica Water Advancing Decentralized Wastewater Solutions Across South & Southeast Asia

WaterEquity has announced an investment from the Water & Climate Resilience Fund (the “Fund”), committing USD 5 million to Organica Water.

WRF Seeks Pre-Proposals For High-Priority Utility Research

The Water Research Foundation (WRF) is now accepting pre-proposals for its matching research program, the Tailored Collaboration Program.

Disinfecting Drinking Water Produces Potentially Toxic Byproducts — New AI Model Is Helping Identify Them

Disinfecting drinking water prevents the spread of deadly waterborne diseases by killing infectious agents such as bacteria, viruses and parasites. Without disinfection, even clear-looking water can carry pathogens that can cause severe and even life-threatening illness, especially in children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.

Towering Landmark For Landia Pumps And Mixers With 100,000 Custom-Built Units Sold

Leading pump and mixer manufacturer Landia has completed the sale of its 100,000th unit.

ALLWEILER AE-RG Hopper Pump Series Delivers Reliable Performance For Challenging Solids And Dry Sludge Handling

CIRCOR International, Inc., a leading manufacturer and marketer of differentiated technology products and sub-systems, is proud to highlight its ALLWEILER AE-RG Hopper Pump Series, engineered for superior performance in demanding environments.

Emerald Technology Ventures Identifies Five Forces Making 2026 Climate Tech's Defining Year

Climate tech is entering its make-or-break moment, and 2026 will decide the winners.

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