Noticias sobre Americas
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.
“Pure Water Southern California is transformational for the region’s long-term water reliability”
For decades, Southern California’s water system has relied heavily on importing supplies from hundreds of miles away.
Brown and Caldwell partners with Lantern to enhance digital solutions for water utilities
Brown and Caldwell, a leading engineering consulting firm focused on water and environmental solutions, has formed a strategic partnership with Lantern, a data and AI consulting firm, to provide water utilities with advanced digital capabilities aimed at optimizing operations and customer service.
Pentair names T. Michael Glenn as incoming Chair of the Board
Pentair announced that David A.
Ecolab to acquire CoolIT Systems in $4.75 billion deal to expand data center cooling business
Ecolab announced it has agreed to acquire CoolIT Systems, a company focused on liquid cooling technology for AI data centers.
First RNG contract for wastewater-based project under California’s Biomethane Procurement Program
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has conditionally approved a long-term renewable natural gas (RNG) procurement agreement involving Anaergia’s SoCal Biomethane facility, Anew Climate LLC and Southwest Gas.
California Water Board releases draft decision on proposed sites reservoir project
The State Water Resources Control Board has released a draft water right decision and a related permit for public comment concerning a proposed reservoir project about 65 miles northwest of Sacramento.
Canada initiates development of first National Water Security Strategy
On 22 March 2026, coinciding with World Water Day, the Government of Canada announced the launch of its first-ever National Water Security Strategy, to be led by the Canada Water Agency in collaboration with provincial, territorial and municipal governments, Indigenous Peoples, stakeholders and the public.
Advanced wastewater treatment technologies at heart of proposed U.S. water funding bill
A new bipartisan bill before the U.S.
Calgary Council approves $609 million for accelerated water infrastructure work
The City of Calgary’s council has approved an additional $609 million (approximately US$450 million) for the 2026 capital budget to support the accelerated repair and replacement of the Bearspaw water main.
Professor Kaveh Madani named 2026 Stockholm Water Prize Laureate for key work in water management
Professor Kaveh Madani has been awarded the 2026 Stockholm Water Prize for his transformative contributions to water management and his pioneering work in integrating game theory and decision analysis into water resources models.
ECLAC warns: Latin America undervalues water despite having the world’s largest water reserves
Latin America has more fresh water per capita than any other region on Earth.
U.S. water and sewer bills reach five-year high, outpacing inflation
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U.S. Department of the Interior commits $889 million for western water infrastructure projects
The United States Department of the Interior has unveiled a major funding package totalling $889 million for water infrastructure projects across six western states, channelled through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — legislation signed by President Donald Trump on 4 July 2025.
New York City awards supervision contract for its first combined sewer overflow storage tunnel
New York City has awarded the construction supervision contract for what will be the city's first combined sewer overflow (CSO) storage tunnel project.
Solar-powered desalination pilot advances treatment of hypersaline oilfield water in Permian Basin
A pilot desalination facility in the Permian Basin is demonstrating a solar-powered approach to treating high-salinity produced water from oil and gas operations.
U.S. watershed project pioneers new carbon credit category for water utilities
The Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) in Wisconsin has made history by becoming the first organisation in the United States to generate verified carbon credits linked to watershed-scale water quality compliance, a breakthrough that expands carbon markets beyond traditional forestry and renewable energy projects and firmly into the water sector.
From backup supply to natural infrastructure: what California’s new groundwater report reveals
California's Department of Water Resources has released its most comprehensive groundwater report to date.
Proposed FLOWS Act targets digital upgrades for rural water utilities in the U.S.
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Duperon Corporation names Mark Turpin as co-owner
Duperon Corporation, a global leader in liquid/solids separation technologies for water, wastewater, and industrial applications, has announced that Mark Turpin, the company's President, has become a co-owner.