Aspen Institute Energy and Environment Program Releases Comprehensive National Strategy to Secure America’s Water Future
New strategy positions water security as a cornerstone of U.S. economic prosperity and global competitiveness. Washington, D.C., — A new Aspen National Water Strategy, published today by the Aspen Institute’s Energy & Environment Program, provides a comprehensive roadmap to strengthen water security across the United States and ensure that communities, economies, and ecosystems can thrive amid growing water-related challenges. The effort is co-chaired by Martin Doyle of Duke University and Newsh...
New Workforce Initiative Provides Skilled Job Training for the Water Sector
Veolia Workforce Academy North America breaks down barriers to entry for water sector jobs, and helps train anyone to earn state licenses and enter rewarding full-time careers protecting America’s water and wastewater resources Free online training program will help the American water sector hire more than 10,000 new workers every year to ensure access to high-quality water as earlier generations retire Unique digital workforce program expands nationwide access to solid water sector careers to h...
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New Mexico Expands State-Funded Satellite Leak Detection Program Following Breakthrough Success in Truth or Consequences
ASTERRA’s AI-powered technology delivers efficiency, saving time, money, and water SAN DIEGO, Jan. 28, 2026 – ASTERRA, a global leader in satellite-based, AI-driven water leak detection, announced the positive results of its collaboration with multiple New Mexico water utilities. Building on this success, the state of New Mexico has awarded ASTERRA a four-year contract to extend its technology to additional utilities statewide through a program called LeakTracer. In partnership with the New Mexi...
Carollo Engineers/CDM Smith Selected to Design Major PFAS Treatment Upgrades for Broward County, Fla.
Rendering of upgrades at Water Treatment Plant 2A in Pompano Beach Advanced water treatment and transmission infrastructure to meet EPA’s proposed 2031 PFAS compliance deadline BROWARD COUNTY, Fla, Jan. 28, 2026 – Carollo Engineers, in association with CDM Smith, has been selected by Broward County to design comprehensive water treatment and transmission infrastructure upgrades to address Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in the County's groundwater supplies. The multi-faceted project w...
City of Kyle Advances $250 Million Wastewater Expansion with STV’s Accelerated Design
Phase 2 Design Amendment Positions Project Nearly Two Years Ahead of Schedule AUSTIN, TX – STV today announced a major design amendment and early works package that accelerates Phase 2 of the City of Kyle’s Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) expansion. As part of the city’s $200 million-plus investment in its wastewater treatment improvements, STV is leading the expansion project, introducing advanced nutrient removal technologies and upgraded equipment to double the plant’s flow capacity and ach...
Over 80 International Experts Set to Address Critical Water, Energy and Climate Challenges at WEX Global 2026
February 9-11 in Seville (Spain) This year, the 20th Water and Energy Exchange (WEX) Global will be focusing on four key topics: sustainable water stewardship; AI and digital transformation in the water cycle; collaboration and sustainable development, and innovation and the circular economy. January 27, 2026. Seville (Spain) will be hosting the 20th WEX Global from February 9 to 11. The event, entitled “Water, Energy and Climate Change: from Vision to Action – Realising a World of Water Abundan...
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Stantec-Rados team selected to support recycled water in the Inland Empire
New pipeline and pump station will boost water supply reliability in Southern California RIALTO, CA (January 22, 2026) TSX, NYSE:STN: Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has been selected by the Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) to lead the design of a new pump station and 11-mile recycled water pipeline in the western part of San Bernardino County, California. This infrastructure will convey recycled water from the City of Rialto’s wastewater treatment plant to I...
ACE and EIC welcome Water Paper as step-change in delivery
Water White Paper: ACE & EIC Comment The ACE and EIC have welcomed the publication of the Water White Paper and its focus on water infrastructure, environmental protection, and community resilience. Commenting, Kate Jennings, Chief Executive, Environmental Industries Commission said: “We welcome the Government’s Water White Paper and its focus on building a resilient, forward-looking water system. The priorities for our members have always been rapid delivery of long-term water planning, strong...
California Water Service Begins Water Infrastructure Upgrade, Continues Work to Improve Chico Water Quality, Supply
Cal Water began a new water infrastructure upgrade in central Chico this week, and in coming weeks, will continue installing treatment to meet the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s 2029 deadline to comply with a new National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). “This is going to be another busy year for our team as we remain focused on improving water quality, along with supply and system reliability for our customers’ everyday and emerge...
STV to Lead Upgrade of Effluent Service Water System at Philadelphia’s Southwest Water Pollution Control Plant
PHILADELPHIA, PA – STV today announced it has been selected by the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) to lead a major rehabilitation of the Southwest Water Pollution Control Plant (SW-WPCP), Philadelphia’s second-largest wastewater facility. STV will provide engineering services for rehabilitation at SW-WPCP, which treats an average of 150 million gallons per day (MGD) and wet weather flow in excess of 500 MGD. The SW-WPCP is one of three Philadelphia Water Department water pollution control pl...
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