Noticias sobre Americas
Trump Administration upholds Biden-era rule mandating nationwide lead pipe replacement
The U.S.
AI’s electricity boom is redrawing the U.S. water map
The artificial intelligence (AI)-driven data center boom is fundamentally transforming the U.S.
Lower Colorado River Authority studies new off-channel reservoir to support Texas water security
The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) has launched a feasibility study to assess whether land it owns in Colorado County could support a new large-scale water supply reservoir, as part of its long-term strategy to meet growing demand across Central and South Texas.
Carollo Engineers appoints Jennifer Steffens to lead Digital Water Technical Practice
Carollo Engineers has announced the appointment of Jennifer Steffens as digital water technical practice director.
Winnipeg advances $3.2B modernization of its North End Wastewater Plant
Winnipeg is undertaking one of the largest wastewater infrastructure renewals in Canada as it races to replace aging treatment capacity while keeping its primary plant fully operational.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awards Tetra Tech role on $49M water infrastructure design contract
The U.S.
U.S. Interior Dept. proceeds with post-2026 Colorado River guidelines to ensure system stability
The Department of the Interior is moving forward with the Post-2026 NEPA process to finalize operating guidelines for Colorado River reservoirs by Oct.
U.S. Geological Service releases new user’s guide to updated hydrographic framework
The National Hydrography Dataset Plus High Resolution (NHDPlus HR), a national geospatial dataset used to map and analyze rivers and watersheds across the 48 contiguous United States, is now supported by a newly published user’s guide aimed at improving accessibility and understanding of the data for the water science community.
Pure Water Southern California clears key environmental review milestone
The Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California has unanimously certified the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for Pure Water Southern California, concluding more than five years of technical studies, public outreach and environmental analysis for the proposed large-scale water reuse initiative.
Aecon awarded CAD 205 million contract for regional wastewater treatment plant in Manitoba
Aecon has been awarded a contract to build the RSR Cooperative Wastewater Treatment Facility near Niverville, Manitoba, marking a major step forward in the modernization of wastewater services for multiple communities in the province’s south east.
NX Filtration partners with Applied Membranes Inc. for pharmaceutical wastewater reuse in the USA
Applied Membranes Inc (AMI), a USA-based provider of advanced water and wastewater treatment solutions, will be using NX Filtration’s hollow fiber nanofiltration (HFNF) membranes for advanced wastewater reuse at a pharmaceutical company.
FIDO Tech appoints Jack Canfield as US Country Director
FIDO Tech has announced the appointment of Jack Canfield as its new US Country Director.
American Water and Essential Utilities shareholders back proposed merger
American Water Works Company, Inc.
New Smyrna Beach breaks ground on water treatment plant expansion
New Smyrna Beach Utilities (NSBU), along with city officials and project partners PC Construction and Stantec, has officially started work on the Glencoe Water Treatment Plant Pellet Softening Expansion.
Mexico to begin construction of US$840 million desalination plant in Baja California
The Mexican government is set to begin construction of the Playas de Rosarito desalination plant at the end of March, marking a key step in Baja California’s efforts to expand its water supply, reports BNAmericas.
New study highlights groundwater contaminants across the U.S
A new comprehensive analysis spanning over three decades sheds light on the growing presence of geogenic contaminants in the groundwater that serves as drinking water for nearly 150 million people in the United States.
EPA strengthens cybersecurity for water systems to combat rising threats
In 2025, the U.S.
California publishes interactive map confirming absence of reported lead service lines
California has reinforced its position as a national leader in drinking water safety with the release of a new public tool that allows residents to check the material of their water service lines.
Pure Water Project Las Virgenes–Triunfo moves into delivery phase
The Pure Water Project Las Virgenes–Triunfo is moving decisively from planning into delivery, reinforcing its role as a cornerstone initiative to secure a sustainable and climate-resilient water supply for communities in the Los Angeles area.
NWC completes water and wastewater projects in Qassim
The National Water Company has completed two water and sanitation projects in the Qassim region at a combined cost of more than SAR 48 million, equivalent to about $12.8 million.