The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) will hold public meetings to get community input on mid- and long-term solutions to improve Jackson, Mississippi’s drinking water system. EPA said the feedback will assist in the agency’s oversight of the drinking water system. TheRead More

Core & Main Inc. (NYSE: CNM) recently announced changes to its executive leadership team. Jack Schaller, president, has announced that he will transition to a role as executive vice president. Given the strong performance under his leadership, Schaller has committed to ensuring the ongoing successRead More

AqueoUS Vets has been awarded a project by PCL Construction under a construction management at risk (CMAR) contract for the South Adams County Water and Sanitation District, in Commerce City, Colorado, to enhance PFAS treatment capabilities. Through its “Concept to Commission” approach, AqueoUS Vets will assistRead More

The Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) recently announced the election of its new Board of Directors. AMWA said the distinguished leaders represent some of the nation’s largest and most innovative public water utilities. The new members joining the AMWA Board of Directors, effective Oct.Read More

In response to the ongoing emergency management crisis affecting the southeastern United States from Hurricane Helene , David LaFrance, CEO of the American Water Works Association released the following statement: “The loss of life and unimaginable devastation throughout the southeastern United States brought by HurricaneRead More

A recent peer review for the water sector from credit ratings agency Fitch Ratings’ shows the sector is holding steady overall despite the delayed effects of inflation that have hit U.S. water utilities harder over the last year. According to Fitch, water and sewer systemRead More

By Brendan O’Brien Fall is here, which means the U.S. EPA deadline for utilities to complete water service line inventories is also here. Communities around the country have been working hard to complete those inventories. While this is an important step, there is a lotRead More

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced the availability of $49 million in new technical assistance funding to help rural, small and Tribal communities address critical wastewater and water quality challenges. The new funding will be awarded to technical assistance providers who will helpRead More

By Jason Jones & Todd Grafenauer Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities (SLCDPU) owns and maintains a three-mile section of 48-in. water main. Referred to as the Upper Conduit pipeline, the main traverses from the Terminal Reservoir to the Baskin Reservoir and transmits potableRead More

In April 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released new monitoring data for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from the Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 5), shortly after publishing the final rulemaking setting drinking water standards for six PFAS. Using this data, theRead More