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EPA designates microplastics, pharmaceuticals as priority contaminants
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (385+ words) The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released for public comment a draft Sixth Contaminant Candidate List (CCL 6) that includes microplastics and pharmaceuticals for the first time. The draft list was announced at an event by EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin along…...
Bluefield: U. S. water, sewer bills rising, outpacing inflation
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (329+ words) Global water market data and insights provider Bluefield Research has released an annual report showing that U. S. household water and sewer bills hit a five-year high in 2025, rising 5. 1% and outpacing inflation. Bluefield's annual'U. S. Municipal Water & Sewer Rate Index'benchmarks utilities in 50 cities…...
Tampa developing milestone drinking water treatment upgrade
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (307+ words) The Tampa City Council has approved funding for the design of Suspended Ion Exchange (SIX) technology at its David L. Tippin Water Treatment Facility. Lead designer Carollo Engineers said the project will mark a historic milestone in water treatment innovation as…...
Report: SRF funding could lose $19. 4 billion to earmarks over 20 years
1+ week, 3+ day ago (370+ words) The Environmental Policy Innovation Center (EPIC) has released a new report titled, Revolving No More: How Earmarks Are Draining America's Water Funds, detailing how congressional earmarks are weakening the State Revolving Funds (SRFs). For decades, SRFs have been one of…...
Arvin, Veolia unveil solar project to power wastewater treatment plant
1+ week, 3+ day ago (244+ words) The City of Arvin, California, and Veolia recently unveiled a new solar energy installation that will power the city's wastewater treatment plant, eliminating greenhouse gas emissions and providing financial and environmental benefits to the community. Veolia has operated and maintained…...
National Water Policy Fly-In to bring national updates, priorities into focus at Water Week
3+ week, 3+ day ago (255+ words) Water Week'will return to Washington, D. C. , April 12-18, as hundreds of drinking and clean water utility leaders from across the country are expected to convene for a week of policy priorities, regulatory updates and Congressional office visits. ' The week will provide several…...
Turpin joins Duperon as co-owner
3+ week, 6+ day ago (326+ words) Duperon Corp. , manufacturer of liquid/solids separation technologies for water, wastewater and industrial applications, announced that its president, Mark Turpin, has become a co-owner of the company alongside Founder Terry Duperon and CEO Tammy Bernier. Expanding ownership within Duperon has…...
AWWA issues 200th standard
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (234+ words) On Feb. 26, the'American Water Works Association'(AWWA) announced it had reached its 200th standard issued, underscoring the continued evolution of the technical guidance that supports water systems. "I am proud to reach this milestone," said Paul Olson, director of standards at…...
Control more. Know more. Do more - with ally
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (172+ words) When every drop counts, water utilities need more than a meter " they need actionable system insight. ally, from Xylem's Sensus, is a static state water meter designed to strengthen operational visibility, that enables proactive management, supports faster response, and helps…...
EPA chief Zeldin visits Potomac Interceptor collapse site
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (385+ words) U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin visited the site of the Potomac Interceptor collapse on Feb. 25 for an in-person look at the repair process. The visit included a briefing on the latest plans, developments and timeline for full repair…...