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Global water treatment market to hit $651 billion. Here’s what that means for U.S. operators

That figure signals a rapidly shifting landscape driven by urbanization, industrial expansion, and climate volatility.

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Aging pipes, rising risks: ASCE dishes D+ grade to US wastewater infrastructure

One of the most telling insights from the ASCE report is the scale of deferred maintenance across wastewater systems.

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New tariffs pose challenges for US water and wastewater utilities

As the situation evolves, staying informed and proactive will be crucial for utilities to navigate these challenges effectively.

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EPA considers giving oil and gas companies more ‘flexibility’ to dispose of highly toxic wastewater

Technology to treat produced water has advanced. But critics warn against relaxing protections for disposal “of what is very hazardous material.”

Federal court tosses $400-million PFAS lawsuit from New Mexico farmers

The plaintiffs argued that the U.S. government’s decades-long use of firefighting foam amounted to a Fifth Amendment taking.

Utah becomes first state to ban water fluoridation

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed the legislation on March 27, with the ban set to take effect on May 7.

US EPA will revise Waters of the United States Rule

The EPA will revise the definition of “waters of the United States," aiming to reduce regulatory burdens on farmers and businesses while ensuring clear, consistent water protections.

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Supreme Court narrows EPA’s authority over NPDES permits. What does that mean for wastewater operators?

Wastewater operators will no longer be held responsible for “end-result” water quality conditions beyond their direct discharges.

xAI partners with CERAFILTEC to build world’s largest ceramic MBR for AI data center cooling

With data centers facing rising scrutiny over water consumption, xAI’s approach reduces strain on the Memphis Sands Aquifer.

Utah moves to ban fluoride in public water systems

The bill, which passed the state legislature Feb. 21, prohibits adding fluoride to public water systems.

EWG report finds widespread contamination in US drinking water

Millions of Americans are consuming drinking water contaminated with harmful chemicals, heavy metals, and radioactive substances.

Lubbock, Texas, secures land for critical water reservoir project

The city of Lubbock has acquired land for Lake 7, a planned reservoir central to the city’s 100-year water strategy.

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