EPA proposes first-ever drinking water standards for six PFAS

U.S. water utilities are working to absorb details of the first national primary drinking water standard for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) proposed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

AWWA Comment Period on ANSI/AWWA C907-XX – Injection-Molded Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pressure Fittings, 4 In. Through 12 In. (100 mm Through 300 mm)

New treatment plant addresses PFAS in Wisconsin city’s water supply

Crews were 18 months into construction of a new water treatment plant in Wausau, Wisconsin, when tests of each of the city’s wells detected forever chemicals above state-recommended levels. 

Water 2050 think tank report examines economics

A new report generated as part of the Water 2050 initiative led by the American Water Works Association (AWWA) summarizes recommendations developed during a recent think tank focused on economics. 

AWWA “Fly-In” agenda: PFAS, source water protection, infrastructure funding

More than 120 delegates from the American Water Works Association (AWWA) will meet with their U.S. senators and representatives in Washington, D.C., March 22 to discuss water policy and legislation during the 2023 “Water Matters! Fly-In.”

Gamification boosts utility’s customer engagement, water efficiency success

To encourage community members to save water and appreciate the value of a resilient water supply, a California water system is engaging customers of all ages through an entertaining new strategy -- interactive online video games.

AWWA Comment Period on ANSI/AWWA B603 – Permanganates

AWWA Member Spotlight – Reid Campbell, Halifax Water, Nova Scotia

This week’s AWWA Member Spotlight highlights Reid Campbell, director of engineering and technology services with Halifax Water, the water, wastewater and stormwater utility for Halifax, Nova Scotia. He also is a member of AWWA’s International Council. His department is responsible for asset management, capital project planning and delivery, information technology, geographic information systems and process control. 

Futuristic water lab part of new Colorado educational hub

In one whirlwind of a field trip, students can challenge their taste buds in a test kitchen, watch veterinarians neuter a pit bull, and peek in at Denver Water’s scientists analyzing water samples.

New AWWA guide focuses on utility strategies for drought communications

To help water utilities support and engage with their communities during more intense and frequent periods of drought, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) just released a new guide with strategies for communicating about water shortages.