Noticias sobre Americas
IWS strengthens water treatment portfolio with acquisition of Tetrasolv Filtration
Integrated Water Services, Inc.
Encina Wastewater Authority awards digital systems contract to Tetra Tech
Encina Wastewater Authority has selected Tetra Tech, Inc.
Ameresco secures over $5 million in smart water metering contracts in Texas
Ameresco has signed two advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) contracts with the cities of Baytown and Shenandoah, Texas, in projects worth more than $5 million aimed at upgrading municipal water metering systems and improving utility operations and customer service.
Future Guardians: Students connect with local waterways
With the vibrant Pacific Flyway as a backdrop, Wilderness Inquiry and its Canoemobile program offered youth and families a unique opportunity to explore their local waterway and build self-confidence.
Virginia regulators back American Water and Essential Utilities merger
The proposed merger between American Water Works Company and Essential Utilities has cleared another regulatory hurdle, with the Virginia State Corporation Commission issuing an order of approval on 22 June 2026.
IDB approves $150 million programme to enhance water security and sanitation in Mendoza, Argentina
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a $150 million financing package to support improvements in water security, drinking water and sanitation services, and agricultural productivity in the Argentine province of Mendoza.
EPA launches $25.5 million funding to support wastewater systems in rural and Tribal communities
The U.S.
ROTEC to supply PFAS removal technology for North Carolina drinking water treatment plant
The Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority (PTRWA) has awarded ROTEC USA a contract to supply Flow Reversal Reverse Osmosis (FR-RO) technology for the John F.
California commits $268.9 million more to Sites Reservoir in bid to climate-proof its water supply
California has taken a significant step forward in its long-term water storage agenda, with Governor Gavin Newsom announcing that the California Water Commission has approved an additional $268.9 million for the Sites Reservoir project.
Accenture acquires majority stake in Dragos to build industrial cybersecurity platform
Accenture has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Dragos and full ownership of runZero and NetRise in a deal valued at approximately $4.175 billion, combining the three companies into an end-to-end cybersecurity platform for operational technology (OT) environments.
Optimizing MBBRs with advanced CFD for Blue Plains Advanced WWTP
Wastewater treatment is a critical concern for industries and municipalities worldwide, and process optimization and energy savings are more important than ever.
Canada tables First Nations Clean Water Act with $4.6 billion funding pledge
On June 16, 2026, Canada's federal government introduced Bill C-37, the proposed First Nations Clean Water Act, marking the Carney government's first legislative attempt on the issue and the third overall by the Liberal party, which had previously introduced similar bills in 2020 and 2023, neither of which became law.
San Jose Water appoints new vice presidents for regulatory affairs and operations
San Jose Water (SJW), a wholly owned subsidiary of H2O America (NASDAQ: HTO), has appointed Carmelitha Bordelon-Taylor as vice president of regulatory affairs and Colby Sneed as vice president of operations.
California commits $46 million to address water pollution at the Mexican border
California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced $46 million in funding to address persistent water quality problems along the California-Mexico border, adding to approximately $38 million the state has spent since 2019.
PCWA advances $210 million Ophir Water Treatment Plant with construction management contract award
Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) has selected Carollo Engineers to provide construction management and SCADA programming services for the Ophir Water Treatment Plant (WTP) in Auburn, California.
WRD and Torrance break ground on $166.5M brackish water desalination expansion in California
The Water Replenishment District of Southern California (WRD) and the City of Torrance have held a ceremonial groundbreaking for the Torrance Groundwater Desalter Expansion Project (TGDEP), marking a significant step forward in the region's long-term effort to reduce its dependence on imported water and unlock a brackish aquifer that has been unusable for decades.
New York state launches $425 million round of water infrastructure funding
New York state has announced a new round of water infrastructure grants totalling $425 million, part of a $3.75 billion, five-year commitment approved in the state's recently enacted budget.
ACCIONA to commission two water treatment plants as part of the Yanacocha mining project
ACCIONA has been selected by Newmont to provide commissioning services for the East Plant and West Plant treatment facilities at the Yanacocha mine in Peru.
A new report maps the mounting pressures facing US water utilities
US water utilities are contending with a convergence of familiar and emerging pressures, from ageing infrastructure and constrained budgets to surging industrial demand and an expanding regulatory agenda, according to the Black & Veatch 2026 Water Report.
Baltimore proposes creation of independent water and wastewater agency
Baltimore city leaders have introduced a proposed charter amendment that would create a standalone agency to oversee the region's water and wastewater system, separating the Bureau of Water and Wastewater from the Department of Public Works (DPW).