Noticias sobre Americas
Iowa commits $319 million for water quality
Iowa Gov.
Energy Recovery names Alex Buehler interim President and CEO
Energy Recovery has appointed Alex Buehler as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect, following the retirement of former President and CEO David Moon, accelerated due to personal reasons.
American Water completes $315 million acquisition of Nexus Water Group systems across eight states
American Water Works Company has finalised the purchase of water and wastewater systems from Nexus Regulated Utilities, a subsidiary of Nexus Water Group, for a total of approximately $315 million.
EPA directs $15.7 million to Southern California to fight PFAS contamination
The U.S.
California American Water plans $277 million infrastructure investment for 2026
California American Water has announced plans to invest approximately $277 million in water and wastewater infrastructure projects across California in 2026.
Copasa privatization hits a wall over price
The privatization of Copasa (CSMG3), the Minas Gerais state water and sewage utility serving roughly 20 million Brazilians, has stalled after neither of the two strategic investor bids met the state government's undisclosed minimum price, according to Valor International.
United Flow Technologies buys Peak Group to bolster wastewater footprint
United Flow Technologies (UFT) has acquired Peak Group Companies, adding coverage across the Northern Rockies and Northern Plains to its existing water and wastewater distribution network.
Scientists urge federal action on drinking water nitrate pollution across the USA
Over 80 organizations, including the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), have urged federal agencies to take emergency measures to address nitrate contamination in drinking water and waterways caused by industrial agriculture.
Carollo Engineers strengthens digital water and regulatory expertise with key appointments
Carollo Engineers has announced the appointment of Farhan Shaikh as vice president and senior strategic advisor for digital transformation and solutions, while also retaining water policy specialist Alan Roberson as a consultant focused on regulatory and advocacy matters.
GAO sounds alarm on cybersecurity gaps across US water networks
A report published this month by the US Government Accountability Office paints a sobering picture of the cybersecurity threats facing the country's water and wastewater sector, warning that state-sponsored hackers and criminal groups are growing more capable of attacking systems that millions of Americans depend on every day.
Mojave groundwater bank: a decades-old water project finds new federal momentum
A funding agreement signed this week between Cadiz, Inc.
Miami-Dade launches $300,000 search for water tech solutions
Miami-Dade County is offering up to $300,000 to technology companies that can help modernize its sprawling water and sewer system, as part of a new initiative that pairs public funding with private innovation to address problems ranging from crumbling pipes to grease-clogged sewer lines.
California coalition unveils water plan to rival Delta Tunnel at a fraction of the cost
A new report backed by conservation groups the Winnemem Wintu Tribe argues that Southern California can secure drought-proof water supplies through local solutions, at significantly lower cost than the proposed Delta Conveyance Project.
Water companies must now prove their infrastructure works, Ofwat says
Ofwat has proposed a new licence condition requiring water companies to demonstrate their asset management systems are fit for purpose, covering infrastructure across its full lifecycle from acquisition through to disposal.
Nueces River Authority selects IDE Technologies to lead Harbor Island Desalination Project
The Nueces River Authority (NRA) has voted unanimously to enter negotiations with IDE Technologies to design and build a seawater desalination plant at Harbor Island in Texas, with project leaders targeting water delivery by late 2029.
World Bank approves $54.7 million program to bolster Barbados’ water security
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved the $54.7 million Barbados Water Security and Sector Performance Program, with measures focused on reducing water losses, expanding sanitation coverage and strengthening governance in the water sector.
California Water Service Group names new vice presidents for operations and regulatory affairs
California Water Service Group has announced two executive appointments, with Tamara S.
EPA releases $2.9 billion for lead pipe replacement across the U.S.
The U.S.
Panama Canal builds water reserves against returning climate threat
The Panama Canal Authority is taking preemptive action against the potential return of El Niño, stockpiling water reserves since late 2025 to safeguard operations at one of the world's most critical trade arteries.
IDB Invest backs US$190 million water and sanitation expansion in Brazil’s Sergipe
IDB Invest has announced financing of up to 1.0 billion Brazilian reais (about US$190 million) to support the expansion and modernization of water and sanitation services in Sergipe, northeastern Brazil.