Noticias sobre Americas
US agencies warn water sector of active Iranian cyberattacks
U.S. federal agencies have issued an urgent joint advisory warning water utilities of ongoing attacks by Iran-affiliated hackers targeting the industrial controllers that manage critical treatment and distribution processes.
Weisinger Incorporated acquires C&C Groundwater services to expand Texas operations
Weisinger Incorporated, a leading provider of groundwater services across Texas, has announced the completion of its acquisition of C&C Groundwater Services, LLC, based in Boerne, Texas.
U.S. Geological Survey launches AI-powered drought forecasting tool with up to 90-day horizon
The River DroughtCast leverages over a century of streamflow records to give water managers and communities earlier warnings of potential shortages.
SePRO expands water treatment solutions with acquisition of Earth Science Laboratories
SePRO Corporation, a leader in water and land restoration, has announced the acquisition of Earth Science Laboratories, Inc.
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EPA and HHS announce new actions targeting microplastics in drinking water
U.S.
Florence, South Carolina invests $85M in water quality within major utility modernisation plan
The City of Florence, South Carolina (United States), has launched a multi-year programme to upgrade its drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, with a strong technical focus on improving treatment performance, system monitoring and supply reliability.
CITCO Water expands presence in the Southeastern United States through strategic acquisitions
CITCO Water has announced the acquisition of Pump & Process Equipment, Inc.
NSF invests $45 million to scale wastewater innovation and resource recovery in Great Lakes region
The National Science Foundation has awarded a $45 million investment to advance water innovation in the Great Lakes region, reinforcing efforts to transform wastewater into a strategic resource.
Connecticut regulators approve $2.4 billion Aquarion Water Company sale
Connecticut regulators have granted final approval for the proposed sale of Aquarion Water Company, allowing Eversource Energy to proceed with the divestment of its water business.
Freddy Paya appointed to lead business development and sales for EOMAP in the Americas
EOMAP, a Fugro company, has announced the appointment of Freddy Paya as Senior Business Development and Sales Manager for the Americas, effective 1 April 2026.
New report: congressional earmarks are quietly draining America’s water infrastructure funds
The Environmental Policy Innovation Center (EPIC), a policy research organization focused on accelerating environmental progress, has published a new report with a start warning…
Tetra Tech appoints Eric W. Thornburg to Board of Directors
Tetra Tech has announced the appointment of Eric W.
EPA approves $610 million loan to support shift to Lake Michigan water for Illinois communities
The U.S.
San Francisco Bay Area utilities enhance stormwater management with advanced radar network
A coalition of public water, wastewater and flood control agencies across the Bay Area that includes the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, has deployed an advanced weather radar network aimed at strengthening stormwater management and emergency response.
Miami-Dade upgrades Central District Wastewater Plant with new solids processing facilities
Miami-Dade County has reached a key milestone in the modernization of its wastewater infrastructure with the completion of new thickening and dewatering facilities at the Central District Wastewater Treatment Plant (CDWWTP).
U.S. faces massive drinking water infrastructure investment shortfall, warns AWWA report
The U.S.
Tampa approves world’s largest suspended ion exchange water treatment system
The Tampa City Council has green-lit funding for the design of a groundbreaking Suspended Ion Exchange (SIX®) technology at the David L.
FlatironDragados-Aecon JV secures US$691M contract for Howard A. Hanson Dam upgrade in the U.S.
A FlatironDragados-Aecon Joint Venture, which includes Aecon Group Inc.
Stantec teams up with WSSC Water and Prince William Water on AI-driven wastewater project
Stantec is leading a new initiative by the Water Research Foundation (WRF) to apply artificial intelligence (AI) in wastewater treatment operations.