Noticias sobre Americas
Metropolitan breaks ground on $280M project to bring more sources of water to Southern California
Officials from Los Angeles and Ventura counties have celebrated the start of construction of a $280 million project to bring additional sources of water to Southern California communities hit particularly hard by the state’s last drought.
New Jersey American Water requests rate increase to fund $1.4 billion infrastructure upgrades
New Jersey American Water has filed a rate request with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) aimed at supporting over $1.4 billion in ongoing investments in its water and wastewater systems through December 2026.
NSF appoints Steve Haan as Senior VP, Global Divisions and Vincent Boks as VP, Water
NSF, a leading global organization dedicated to protecting human health, announced key leadership appointments designed to strengthen its global capabilities and accelerate the delivery of its new Blueprint 2030 strategy.
Sylmar Group acquires Atlantic Water Management to strengthen Northeast presence
Sylmar Group, a leading US provider of industrial water treatment solutions, has acquired Atlantic Water Management, a New England–based specialist known for its customer-focused approach and technical expertise.
Jacobs to acquire full stake in PA Consulting for $1.6 billion
Jacobs has announced an agreement to acquire the remaining stake in PA Consulting, currently held by PA’s existing and former employees, for a total of £1.216 billion ($1.6 billion).
Ontario invests $700 million in critical water infrastructure
The Ontario government is investing an additional $700 million to help 127 municipalities and First Nations communities upgrade and expand aging water infrastructure across the province.
Building resilience beneath the surface: Metro Vancouver’s deep tunnel water program
When it comes to ensuring clean, reliable water for a growing region of more than three million residents, Metro Vancouver is looking deep underground.
Essential Utilities names Alexis Rodriguez Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development.
Rodriguez assumes his new role after five years with the company; he will continue to serve as Chief of Staff.
American Water to invest up to $48 billion in infrastructure upgrades over the next decade
American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States, has announced plans to invest between $46 billion and $48 billion over the next ten years to upgrade its water and wastewater infrastructure.
Minnesota unveils $907 million infrastructure plan with focus on water projects
Governor Tim Walz unveiled a $907 million infrastructure plan for Minnesota on Monday, highlighting key investments in clean water projects alongside public safety, transportation, and housing initiatives.
Marc Barbeau to step down as Ovivo CEO, Reinhard Hübner named successor
Ovivo has announced that Marc Barbeau will step down as President and CEO on March 31, 2026, after 25 years of leadership.
Microsoft redraws the social contract for AI data centres
AI data centres are beginning to collide with physical reality.
Savannah breaks ground on $146 million water project to secure long-term supply
The City of Savannah has launched a major water infrastructure project aimed at securing a reliable drinking water supply as population growth and economic development continue to accelerate across Coastal Georgia.
EPA pushes to limit state control over water quality reviews under Clean Water Act
The U.S.
Garney acquires Emery & Sons Construction Group
Garney, a leader in water and wastewater infrastructure, has acquired Emery & Sons Construction Group, a prominent heavy civil and underground utility contractor based in Salem, Oregon.
New study shows large differences in drinking water safety across U.S. airlines
A new analysis released by the Center for Food as Medicine and Longevity has found variation in the quality of drinking water available to passengers and crews on commercial flights, with many airlines’ water falling below safety thresholds.
Kemira aquires AquaBlue
Kemira, a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions for water-intensive industries, has completed the acquisition of AquaBlue, Inc., a privately-owned company based in Ohio, USA.
U.S. House passes energy and water funding bill, but final water allocations still ahead
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Jacobs renews five-year agreement to operate Vancouver’s wastewater systems
Jacobs has secured a five-year agreement with the City of Vancouver to continue operating and maintaining the city’s wastewater infrastructure.
$484 million approved to upgrade wastewater systems across Wisconsin
The State of Wisconsin has approved more than $484 million in funding to support wastewater and stormwater infrastructure improvements in 82 municipalities, according to an announcement from Gov.