Noticias sobre Americas
US Desalination and IDE Technologies join forces for a 50 MGD marine desalination plant in Texas
US Desalination LLC and IDE Technologies have announced the creation of RGV-Desal, LLC, a joint venture to build a 50 million gallon per day seawater desalination plant on South Padre Island, near the Laguna Madre area in South Texas's Rio Grande Valley (RGV).
U.S. EPA commits $90 million to boost water infrastructure in Tribal and rural communities
The U.S.
Veolia and Amazon collaborate to advance sustainable water solutions for data centers
Veolia and Amazon have partnered to integrate advanced water reuse technologies with AI and cloud capabilities to create more sustainable strategies for data center infrastructure.
Chile advances landmark $460 million water reuse project in Antofagasta
A major milestone has been reached in Chile’s efforts to strengthen water security with the financial close of a $460 million water reuse facility in the Antofagasta region.
“Strategic water utilities are seeing the water-energy coupling as an asset, not a liability”
Water innovation is no longer just about making treatment technologies work.
Hillsborough County launches $1.2 billion wastewater conveyance and treatment project
Hillsborough County announced plans to begin construction on the $1.2 billion One Water South Wastewater Conveyance and Treatment Project in Lithia.
Badger Meter to strengthen global sewer monitoring leadership with UDlive acquisition
Badger Meter has signed a definitive agreement to acquire UDlive Limited (“UDlive”), a UK-based provider of hardware‑enabled software solutions for sewer line monitoring, for $100 million, plus contingent consideration.
Kentucky clears first hurdle for American Water and Essential Utilities merger
American Water Works Company and Essential Utilities have announced that the Kentucky Public Service Commission has approved their proposed merger.
California water agencies present water policy framework for next state leaders
The Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) has introduced an initiative called Vision for Our Water Future, aimed at increasing the priority of water policy for California’s next governor, legislative leaders, and state officials.
Aguas Esperanza launches water supply operations to Nueva Minera Centinela via SIAM II in Chile
Aguas Esperanza (Almar Water Solutions and Transelec), the joint venture that acquired the SIAM I pumping system in 2024, has now completed construction of SIAM II for Minera Centinela.
Texas releases $174 billion draft water plan amid mounting supply pressure
The Texas Water Development Board has published its Draft 2027 State Water Plan, setting out the investment and strategy needed to close a widening gap between supply and demand through 2080.
Kurita expands U.S. PFAS strategy with investment in Cyclopure Inc. and exclusive DEXSORB rights
Kurita Water Industries has announced a strategic investment in Cyclopure Inc., strengthening its collaboration with the U.S.-based firm and advancing its PFAS-related business in the United States.
US EPA launches Water Reuse Action Plan 2.0 to serve industry, AI and energy sectors
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched the Water Reuse Action Plan 2.0 (WRAP 2.0), a renewed federal initiative to scale up water recycling across the country's industrial, technology and energy sectors.
Vortex Companies strengthens global water infrastructure platform through strategic acquisitions
Global trenchless water and sewer infrastructure specialist Vortex Companies has announced two acquisitions in April 2026, reinforcing its capabilities across potable water services and trenchless rehabilitation technologies worldwide.
North Carolina allocates $215 million to rebuild and strengthen water infrastructure
The state of North Carolina in the United States has announced a new funding package exceeding $215 million aimed at improving drinking water and wastewater infrastructure across 26 counties.
Aqualia secures water supply in Corpus Christi, Texas, with a state-of-the-art desalination plant
Aqualia will take on the design, construction, and operation of an emergency desalination plant in Corpus Christi, Texas, as part of a $175 million public investment program to strengthen the city's water security.
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation advances measures to stabilise Colorado River System amid drought
Operational measures are being prepared across the Colorado River Basin as federal authorities respond to increasingly severe hydrological conditions that are placing both water supply and energy infrastructure under strain.
EPA launches PFAS OUT initiative to address drinking water contamination
The U.S.
Sylmar Group expands water treatment services with Aquatrol Services acquisition
Sylmar Group, a recognized leader in industrial water treatment solutions, has announced its acquisition of Aquatrol Services, Inc.
Digital growth meets water limits in the Potomac Region
A recent report from the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin examines how the rapid growth of data centres is shaping water use across the Potomac River, a vital source of drinking water for millions.