Turning sludge into semiconductors
Danish researchers develop method for producing in-demand form of arsenic from groundwater treatment waste By Victoria Martinez Researchers from the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland have developed a technique to convert toxic arsenic waste into a critical material for semiconductors and essential green-transition technologies. “Arsenic has been considered a toxic contaminant for decades. It's known as the King of Poisons and the Poison of Kings,” says Case van Genuchten, lead author on...
Bowman to Lead $30 Million Multi-Year Flood Control Project with Largest U.S. Water Reclamation Authority
Multi-year contract expands public infrastructure backlog with new client relationship RESTON, Va., Jan. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (NASDAQ: BWMN), a national engineering services and program management firm, announced today that it has been awarded a multi-year contract by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD), one of the largest stormwater and wastewater treatment management agencies in the world, serving over 5.2 million residents...
AI’s Water Demand to Surge Nearly 130% by 2050 – New Research Shows How to Build a Water-Secure AI Economy
Analysis finds AI could add 30 trillion liters of annual water demand, but targeted reuse and digital infrastructure investments can substantially offset demand and protect communities Washington, DC, (January 14, 2026) – The rapid global expansion of artificial intelligence is set to drive a 129% increase in water demand across the AI value chain by 2050, according to new research by Xylem (NYSE: XYL) and Global Water Intelligence (GWI). Watering the New Economy: Managing the Impacts of the AI...
City of Oxnard Selects Carollo Engineers to Oversee Construction of $46M Water Resource Recovery Facility Upgrade
Major infrastructure project will rehabilitate critical treatment infrastructure to maintain reliable service OXNARD, Calif., Jan. 13, 2026 – The City of Oxnard has selected Carollo Engineers to provide construction management and inspection services for the Primary Clarifiers and Activated Sludge Tank Improvement Project at the City’s Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF). The project represents a significant investment in safeguarding the community's water and wastewater infrastructure while...
SIU grad engineers solutions to protect communities from water-related disasters
(Above) Dewasis Dahal works in an SIU lab to calibrate hydraulic experiments using a flume from Little River Research & Design. (Photo courtesy of Little River Research & Design). Dahal does fieldwork at a lake few miles south of the SIU campus (middle photo) and in Nepal (bottom photo). (Fieldwork images courtesy of Dewasis Dahal) by Tim Obermiller CARBONDALE, Ill. — Growing up in Nepal’s flood-prone Terai region, Southern Illinois University Carbondale graduate Dewasis Dahal learned early that...
From land to sea: Yanmar excavators on a mission for cleaner water in Campania
A local partnership between Yanmar CE, Sunrise Trading Italy and contractor Edilsud di Mazza Massimo is safeguarding the coastal landscape and water quality of southern Italy’s Salerno province, supporting the maintenance of 70 wastewater-treatment plants, ensuring cleaner water and a healthier environment. Along the glittering shores of Campania, a vital environmental project is underway. The province of Salerno is home to one of Italy’s most captivating coastal landscapes, where rivers an...
Nationwide Study Suggests that Water Treatment Methods May Impact the Risk of Legionnaires’ Disease
Higher rates of disease are seen in zip codes served by water treatment plants that use chlorine as the primary disinfectant Embargoed for release until December 9, 2025 For media Inquiries regarding the study, please contact Natalie Judd or Emma Scott Washington, D.C., December 9, 2025 – Preliminary results of a nationwide study suggest that the disinfectant used to treat water before it is distributed through pipes may impact the incidence of Legionnaire’s disease in certain parts of...
Sustainability Partners Joins With Sun ‘N Lake on New Wastewater Treatment Plant
SEBRING, FL – Dec. 3, 2025: Sustainability Partners has contracted with the Sun ‘N Lake Improvement District to begin the process of replacing an outdated wastewater treatment plant located in the Highlands County, Florida, community. The new plant, to be built with the latest technology, will provide high-quality wastewater treatment services to current and future residents. “After almost 50 years of service, the existing main plant has reached the end of its useful life,” said Michael Tari,...
Louisville Water Turns to Arq to Help Mitigate Effects of Algal Superbloom in the Ohio River
Utility uses more than a year’s worth of PAC in two months to address high concentrations of MIB Author: Devon Santistevan, Director of Sales Operations and Marketing at Arq. For eight weeks in the summer of 2024, Louisville Water Company treated a massive algal superbloom that had the potential for an exceedingly bad taste and odor for nearly one million people. The size of the initial bloom alone would have been a water treatment challenge, but to compound the problem, a prolonged drought and...
Agency Agreement Applying ‘Common-Sense’ Approach to Canadian Pipeline Market
The agreement between PipeSense and Monitor Emissions Inc. will support pipeline operations across all provinces and territories in Canada. The Canadian pipeline market now has access to a series of advanced asset integrity and maintenance solutions, following a partnership agreement between PipeSense and Monitor Emissions Inc. U.S.-founded PipeSense, which develops and delivers critical pipeline solutions with speed and accuracy, has signed an exclusive agreement with Monitor Emiss...
Video: New Roundabout Under Construction at McIver and Old Florence Roads in Darlington County
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June Issue 2026
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