Noticias sobre Americas
California’s Inland Empire Utilities Agency appoints Kevin Alexander as General Manager
The Inland Empire Utilities Agency has formally appointed Kevin Alexander as its General Manager, confirming his leadership following a period in the acting role for the Southern California utility serving more than 950,000 residents.
Carpinteria’s $90 million Advanced Purification Project to break ground in May 2026
Contractors are preparing to break ground on the $90 million Carpinteria Advanced Purification Project (CAPP) in May 2026, marking the start of physical construction on this water reuse scheme in the coastal city of Carpinteria, Santa Barbara County.
Pennsylvania invests $284 million to upgrade water infrastructure across 20 counties
Pennsylvania has announced a $284.2 million investment in water infrastructure, channelling funds into 33 projects spanning drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and non-point source systems across 20 counties.
Austin breaks ground on $1.5 billion wastewater plant expansion
City officials in Austin have begun construction on a $1.5 billion expansion of the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, a project aimed at increasing capacity and upgrading aging infrastructure while maintaining full operations during construction.
GF secures CHF100 million contract with Sabesp for São Paulo water network modernization
GF has signed a contract worth approximately CHF 100 million with Sabesp, Brazil’s leading water and wastewater utility, to supply products and solutions for the modernisation of water distribution networks in the state of São Paulo.
Metropolitan Water District allocates $150 million for wastewater recycling project planning
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California's board has voted to allocate $150 million over the next two years to continue planning for its Pure Water Southern California wastewater recycling project.
Metro Vancouver completes key water infrastructure with Fleetwood Reservoir
Metro Vancouver has completed the Fleetwood Reservoir project, a crucial development aimed at securing a reliable supply of high-quality drinking water for communities south of the Fraser River.
Why cybersecurity must be built in from day one
As cyber threats become an ever-growing concern in the industrial sector, the importance of integrating cybersecurity early into the design and construction phases of critical infrastructure projects has never been clearer.
Florida county channels $709 million grant for hurricane recovery into water infrastructure
A major federal disaster recovery grant designed to assist with recovery and mitigation efforts following hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024 is funding a series of water and drainage infrastructure projects in Hillsborough County, Florida.
U.S. EPA announces $30 million to support water systems in small and rural communities
The U.S.
120Water founder Megan Glover announces departure following leadership transition
Megan Glover, founder and former CEO of 120Water, has announced her departure from the company.
GPU-powered system slashes flood forecasting time by up to 80%
A new GPU-accelerated flood forecasting system developed at the University of Illinois' Discovery Partners Institute (DPI) Climate Hub could soon give city managers, emergency responders and regional authorities the real-time flood intelligence they have long lacked, compressing simulations that once took hours into a matter of minutes.
IDB approves $80 million loan for flood recovery and infrastructure in southern Brazil
The Board of Executive Directors of the Inter-American Development Bank has approved an $80 million investment loan to Banco Regional de Desenvolvimento do Extremo Sul to support infrastructure financing and the recovery of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises in Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul.
GHD selected to support Georgia’s water quality modeling initiative
GHD has been appointed by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) in the United States to carry out the Assimilative Capacity Water Quality Modeling program, an initiative tied to regional water planning and permitting evaluations.
Massachusetts mobilises over $1 billion to modernise water infrastructure
The state of Massachusetts has announced that 70 projects are eligible to receive more than $1 billion in low-interest loans to upgrade drinking water and wastewater infrastructure.
Water projects claim over CAD 190 million in Canada’s new infrastructure fund first tranche
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has officially launched the Build Communities Strong Fund, a CAD 51 billion, ten-year infrastructure programme — and water and wastewater projects dominate its first round of funded work.
ACCIONA to renovate one of Puerto Rico’s main drinking water treatment plants
The project will repair the damage caused by the 2017 hurricanes and will benefit 190,000 homes in San Juan’s metropolitan area.
$200 million Nevada water reuse project moves forward with selection of Carollo Engineers
The Truckee Meadows Water Authority (TMWA) has selected Carollo Engineers to provide construction management services for the Advanced Purified Water Facility (APWF), a $200 million project developed under the OneWater Nevada initiative.
Brazil allocates about US$120 million to sanitation in Minas Gerais
Brazil has approved approximately US$120 million in new sanitation investments aimed at improving water infrastructure and restoring river basins in the state of Minas Gerais, reinforcing the country’s broader push to expand essential services and environmental resilience.
Wisconsin unlocks $133 million to tackle PFAS contamination in drinking water
The state of Wisconsin has taken a significant step forward in the fight against per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), after Governor Tony Evers signed two pieces of legislation releasing more than $133 million to address contamination in public and private water supplies.