Noticias sobre Americas
Aquatech expands lithium processing, ZLD, and brine mining capabilities with FTS H2O acquisition
US-based water and process technology company Aquatech has acquired FTS H2O, a specialist in membrane-based brine concentration and resource recovery technologies, in a move aimed at strengthening its position in lithium processing, brine mining and zero liquid discharge (ZLD) solutions.
Illinois American Water appoints John Killips as Senior Director of Engineering
Illinois American Water has named John Killips as its new Senior Director of Engineering, reinforcing the utility’s focus on infrastructure modernization and long-term system resilience across the state of Illinois.
Wastewater surveillance earns a place in the new U.S. National Drug Control Strategy
The 2026 National Drug Control Strategy commits the United States to a national wastewater-based monitoring system for illicit drug use, a landmark policy signal for a field the water sector has been quietly building for years.
Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) appoints Karla Nemeth as next Executive Director
The Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) has appointed Karla Nemeth, current director of the California Department of Water Resources (DWR), as its next Executive Director.
ORNL develops digital twin system to optimize water treatment and reduce energy costs
Researchers at the U.S.
Iowa commits $319 million to water quality over twelve years
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has unveiled a comprehensive water quality funding package that will channel $319 million into water infrastructure and monitoring across the state over the next 12 years.
NASA-ISRO satellite maps Mexico City’s rapid sinking as water crisis deepens
New satellite data from NASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has revealed that parts of Mexico City are sinking by several centimetres a month, highlighting the strain on the capital's water infrastructure and built environment.
Millions without safe water in one of the world’s wealthiest nations: America’s governance gap
The Vessel Collective, a backbone organisation coordinating the U.S.
CRH to acquire Axius Water from KKR and XPV Water Partners
KKR, the global investment firm, and XPV Water Partners, which focuses on water-related investments, have agreed to sell Axius Water to the building materials company CRH.
Lower Basin states advance 3.2 million acre-feet plan to stabilise Colorado River through 2028
With inflows to Lake Powell forecast at just 29% of the historical average and total system storage at roughly 36% of capacity, the three Lower Basin states have advanced a joint proposal as the broader seven-state negotiation process continues.
Massachusetts launches sweeping PFAS pilot at wastewater plants
Massachusetts has begun testing a suite of new technologies aimed at reducing and destroying so-called "forever chemicals" in its wastewater, in what officials describe as a first-of-its-kind effort to curb the spread of PFAS through municipal treatment systems.
Report finds America’s water systems face rising costs and uncertain supply
America’s water utilities are entering a period of growing uncertainty, according to a new industry report that suggests the systems delivering drinking water to millions are under strain from aging infrastructure, rising costs and shifting climate risks.
U.S. EPA makes $80 million available to tackle sewage overflows and stormwater challenges
The U.S.
San José taps Brown and Caldwell for $240 million wastewater upgrade
The City of San José has chosen Brown and Caldwell to provide owner’s advisory services for a major wastewater treatment upgrade aimed at modernizing processes and complying with new regional nutrient regulations.
ACCIONA signs sanitation contract for 153 municipalities in Pernambuco, Brazil
ACCIONA and its local partner BRK signed a concession contract to provide basic sanitation services in 153 municipalities and a district in the state of Pernambuco in northeast Brazil.
Azuria Water Solutions completes strategic merger with Inframark
Azuria Water Solutions, Inc.
Metro Vancouver’s water plan: strong on supply, finally serious about demand
World-class source water management meets a demand side that has long relied on abundance over efficiency.
Meta announces $1 billion AI data center in Tulsa with focus on water sustainability
Meta Platforms has announced plans to build a new artificial intelligence-optimized data center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, representing an investment of more than $1 billion and marking the company’s first facility in the state.
USGS launches nationwide tool to assess water availability and demand across U.S. watersheds
The U.S.
Fusion Capital Partners acquires water management firm AQUALIS from DFW Capital
Fusion Capital Partners, a private investment firm focused on engineered products and essential services in the industrial sector, has announced the acquisition of AQUALIS from DFW Capital Partners, LLC.