Partial government shutdown takes effect
The House and Senate were unable to resolve their differences over the FY2026 appropriations process and sent the federal government…
Can your utility control what’s coming?
Water utilities are balancing tough realities: aging infrastructure, increasing customer expectations, and the rising cost of maintaining reliable service. At…
AWWA files opening brief in Lead and Copper Rule Improvement petition
On Sept. 15, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) filed its opening brief in its Petition for Review of the…
SJE acquires industrial IoT company AMI Global
Industrial control systems manufacturer SJE, Inc., announced the acquisition of AMI Global from Cimbria Capital. With the combined capabilities, SJE…
Senate confirms Kramer as EPA’s Assistant Administrator for Water
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Jessica Kramer as the next assistant administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office…
EPA to retain CERCLA designation for PFAS, support ‘passive receivers’
The U.S. Environment Protection Agency (EPA) vowed last week to protect “passive receivers” of some PFAS contaminants while retaining their…
Burns & McDonnell bolsters water group with new hires
Burns & McDonnell has announced the addition of two seasoned leaders to its water business. Ron Williams has been named vice president…
Massachusetts water district to get $4.9 million PFAS settlement
The Dedham-Westwood Water District in Dedham, Massachusetts, will receive more than $4.9 million in settlement funds from 3M Company through…
RCAP guide helps communities navigate innovative treatment options
The Rural Community Assistance Partnership (RCAP), in collaboration with the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators (ASDWA), recently published a…
How to Take an Intelligence-Driven Approach to Managing Water Operations
By Ronald Kirjner The U.S. loses 6 billion gallons of treated water every single day. That’s 2.1 trillion gallons a year —…