Noticias sobre Americas
City of Winnipeg awards $815 million contract for NEWPCC biosolids facilities upgrade
The City of Winnipeg, Manitoba, has approved an $815.48 million contract with Red River Biosolids Partners for the construction of new Biosolids Facilities at the North End Water Pollution Control Centre (NEWPCC).
Pentair appoints interim CFO as company lowers 2026 outlook
Pentair has appointed former finance chief Bob Fishman as interim chief financial officer as the company searches for a permanent replacement following Nicholas Brazis’ departure.
NAWC members report $6.8 billion in 2025 investment to upgrade water infrastructure
Association says private water companies are continuing spending on system reliability and water quality improvements.
Senate committee unveils bipartisan $35 billion water infrastructure package under WRDA 2026
The U.S.
Ecolab closes $4.75 billion CoolIT Systems acquisition
Ecolab announced the close of its acquisition of CoolIT Systems, a leader in direct liquid cooling for high-density data centers, for approximately $4.75 billion.
Massachusetts clean water trust backs 244.5 million dollars in new water infrastructure funding
The Massachusetts Clean Water Trust has approved more than $244.5 million in grants and low interest loans.
Researchers develop AI tool to ease water conflict between farms and chip plants
As drought tightens water supplies across much of the United States, Virginia Tech researchers have developed an artificial intelligence model designed to help policymakers manage growing competition between agriculture and semiconductor manufacturing for water resources.
California voters rank water among top priorities for next governor
A new statewide survey shows that water reliability and affordability have become a defining issue for California voters ahead of the state's November 2026 gubernatorial election.
Duperon names Luke Gebel Industrial Market Manager to lead national expansion
Duperon Corporation, a provider of screening and solids-handling solutions, has named Luke Gebel as Industrial Market Manager as part of a nationwide expansion of its industrial water and wastewater business.
Veteran EPA engineer Dan Murray joins Brown and Caldwell to lead wet weather practice
Dan Murray has joined Brown and Caldwell as Managing Principal within the firm's Wet Weather Practice, the company announced.
BHP weighs selling Chilean desalination plant and power lines
BHP Group is exploring the sale of a desalination plant in Chile along with its electricity transmission assets there, according to Bloomberg.
Lawrence completes $74.3 million overhaul of Kansas River Wastewater Treatment Plant
The City of Lawrence marked the completion of a $74.3 million modernisation of the Kansas River Wastewater Treatment Plant (KRWWTP) at a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by city officials, community leaders and project team members.
Mexico relaunches bidding on $840 million Rosarito Desalination Plant after void tender
Mexico has reopened the contracting process for the Playas de Rosarito desalination plant, one of the country's key water infrastructure projects, after the previous public tender was declared void for a second time.
Corpus Christi approves $107.5M industrial reclaimed water contract
The Corpus Christi City Council has approved a $107.5 million construction contract with Reytec Construction Resources Inc.
EPA to waive WIFIA loan fees for small communities in 2026 and 2027
The U.S.
Climate change could double water bills, Stanford study finds
Climate change could nearly double household water bills in vulnerable US cities by mid-century, pushing an extra 7–16% of residents into water poverty, according to new research that offers the most detailed picture yet of how a warming planet will hit household budgets.
HRSD moves forward with ion exchange technology for PFAS treatment in its SWIFT program
Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD) is adding a new PFAS treatment component to its Sustainable Water Initiative for Tomorrow (SWIFT) program, a broader effort to protect the region's environment and address pressures including Chesapeake Bay restoration, sea level rise and saltwater intrusion in eastern Virginia.
Nebraska approves $175 million in new water infrastructure funding
Nebraska's Department of Water, Energy, and Environment (DWEE) has approved $175 million in new funding assistance for water infrastructure projects over the next two state fiscal years, under the newly adopted FY2027 Clean Water and Drinking Water Intended Use Plan (IUP).
U.S. EPA releases draft guidance on PFOA and PFOS in biosolids
The U.S.
Accurate Meter & Supply expands New England presence with addition of The Stiles Company
Accurate Meter & Supply has announced that The Stiles Company, a distributor and service provider of water meters and waterworks products serving municipal utilities across New England, has joined its organization.