Fitch: Water utilities weathering the aftereffects of inflation
A recent peer review for the water sector from credit ratings agency Fitch Ratings’ shows the sector is holding steady…
Lead Service Lines: From Inventory to Replacement Planning and Programs
By Brendan O’Brien Fall is here, which means the U.S. EPA deadline for utilities to complete water service line inventories…
EPA to provide technical assistance to rural, small and Tribal communities
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced the availability of $49 million in new technical assistance funding to help…
Salt Lake City Future-Proofs Large Diameter Water Mains
By Jason Jones & Todd Grafenauer Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities (SLCDPU) owns and maintains a three-mile section…
AWWA updates national PFAS cost estimates
In April 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released new monitoring data for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from…
NACWA urges presidential candidates to prioritize water infrastructure
As the 2024 presidential race intensifies, the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) said it is urging both candidates…
Company invests in technology to produce sustainable coconut shell charcoal
Part of its ‘GO GREEN’ initiative launched at the start of 2024, Jacobi Group is expanding investments in the sustainable…
BAMI-I, AIRW to develop model asset management plan for Indiana town
Switz City, a small town in Indiana, is set to become a pioneering model in utility asset management, thanks to…
EPA announces $7.5 billion in loans available
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in early September announced the availability of $7.5 billion of Water Infrastructure Finance and…
Keeping It Flowing: Anti-Stagnation Valves Save Big for Hamilton
By Dave Alberton & Mark Gimson The City of Hamilton is a port city situated at the west end of…