EPA announces nationwide PFAS monitoring effort
In December, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized the Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 5) to establish nationwide…
California city doubles local potable water supply
In December, the City of Camarillo, Calif., announced the start-up and commissioning of its North Pleasant Valley (NPV) Groundwater Desalter…
Best Practices for Pipe Repair & Replacement Programs
By Ken Alessi The very nature of a pipe burst is that it is unexpected. Crews jump into action and…
CDM Smith announces launch of subsidiary Trinnex
CDM Smith this week announced the launch of Trinnex, a wholly-owned subsidiary and digital solutions company created specifically to help…
NACWA joins coalition letter on Buy America requirements in IIJA
NACWA and other water sector organizations sent a letter last week to the Biden Administration regarding implementation of the Buy America, Build…
NACWA, EPA meet on infrastructure bill implementation
NACWA held a virtual meeting Jan. 6 with U.S. EPA Assistant Administrator for Water Radhika Fox and other senior EPA…
Is There a Role for Trenchless Technologies in LCR Compliance?
By Jonathon Meyer The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) revisions that are currently under consideration…
Biden’s EPA takes further action to mandate LSL replacement
On Dec. 16, 2021, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) long-awaited Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) took effect, nearly…
Call for Speakers! 2022 Water Asset Management Conference Online
May 4 | May 11 | May 18 | May 25 The Water Asset Management Conference Online is accepting abstracts for its…
Fitch: Challenges Ahead for Utilities, But Not Enough to Weaken Ratings
By Doug Scott U.S. water and sewer utilities will see some weakening in their financial profiles over the next several…