| | | | | | | | Veolia, in collaboration with WEF and AWWA, has introduced a free, fully digital training platform to develop skilled water and wastewater operators across the U.S., addressing workforce shortages and technological needs. |
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| | | THE TOP WATER NEWS THIS WEEK |
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| | | | | The NAWC and Bluefield Research report highlights critical workforce challenges faced by U.S. water utilities, including aging staff and recruitment hurdles, and showcases innovative strategies like internships and community engagement to attract and retain talent. |
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| | FEMA has allocated over $4.2 million to Virginia to repair the Wytheville wastewater treatment plant damaged by Hurricane Helene, focusing on restoring critical infrastructure components and ensuring system reliability. |
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| | The New Mexico Environment Department launched a satellite-based leak detection program for rural communities to quickly identify and repair leaks in drinking water systems. The program, called LeakTracer, uses L-band synthetic aperture radar satellite data and artificial intelligence to proactively detect leaks in rural water systems. Once identified... |
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| | The federal government has allocated $1.5 million to New Rochelle for stormwater infrastructure planning, focusing on flood-prone zones along the Sheldrake River. |
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| | California American Water is investing $4.7 million to build a new groundwater well in the Suburban-Rosemont area, aiming to improve water supply reliability and infrastructure resilience. |
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| | | | Sponsored | | Experiencing Florida’s hurricane season first-hand revealed a potentially life-saving need for reliable pump control technology. Dive into this personal story of the time before, during, and post-Hurricane Ian, and steps that municipalities can take to modernize their operations before the next storm surge. |
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| | | | | | How will new demand and policy initiatives shape water and wastewater utilities in 2026? |
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| | | | Sponsored | In large industrial water and wastewater treatment facilities, the selection of strut supports can influence both installation efficiency and long-term performance. Traditional steel strut systems have long been a default choice for supporting conduit, piping, and mechanical systems. However, mechanical engineers and field crews frequently encounter... |
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| | | FROM THE ENDEAVOR WATER GROUP |
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| | Despite recent investments, U.S. water systems remain at risk from cyberattacks, with small municipal utilities already experiencing breaches. Whitehouse stressed the importance of integrating physical and digital infrastructure upgrades to prevent potentially catastrophic disruptions. |
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| | | The EPA is investigating pollution in Hillside, NJ, after reports of odorous, slimy residues. Inspections revealed improper drainage causing discharges into local waters, leading to enforcement actions and ongoing investigations. |
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