Noticias sobre United States of America
Navigating choppy waters: challenges in securing water infrastructure
Water scarcity and insecurity is a global problem.
XPV Water Partners sells Holland Pump to Workdry International
XPV Water Partners (“XPV”) is proud to announce that Workdry International, the parent company of engineered pump rental solutions and wastewater treatment asset rental providers, has acquired Holland Pump, as part of its strategic expansion into the North American market.
U.S. and Canada announce agreement to modernize Columbia River Treaty
The United States and Canadian governments have announced an agreement to modernize the Columbia River Treaty, reports Europa Press.
Researchers identify multiple ‘forever chemical’ contamination hot spots in US
Harmful chemicals that don't break down are present in public water systems nationwide, and West Virginia University economists have found that densely populated, higher-income areas and those that use groundwater tend to have the highest contamination levels.
New analysis finds rising seas threaten U.S. infrastructure critical for millions of people
A new analysis released by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) reveals nearly 1,100 critical infrastructure assets along the U.S.
Flume to lead largest residential water use study in North America
Flume Water is selected to conduct version three of the Water Research Foundation's influential Residential End Uses of Water Study.
EBRD, UK and EU extend $30 million financing package for wastewater infrastructure in Jordan
EBRD, UK and EU provide financing of up to €27.1 million to Jordan’s water authority.
A new era for an ancient river
The largest river restoration project in U.S.
SUEZ invests in Airex Energy and Subeca, specialized in decarbonation and WaterTech
SUEZ, a world leader in circular and digital solutions for water and waste, announced its acquisition of stakes in the innovative North American companies Airex Energy and Subeca, amounting to 8 million euros.
Andrew Reynolds appointed as Australian Dams Leader at GHD
Leading professional services company GHD has appointed Andrew Reynolds as Australian Dams Leader to help businesses across the dams industry provide more for communities and transform project delivery.
$3B allocated for lead pipe replacement by Biden Administration
EPA announces latest round of funding toward President Biden’s commitment to replace every lead pipe in the nation, protecting public health and helping to deliver safe drinking water.
New study looks at US Drought Monitor to see how it has reflected climate change since 2000
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Drinking water safety called into question by 41% of U.S. water utility customers, study finds
The combined water and sewer bill for a typical household in the United States has increased 54.8% since 2012 amid a seemingly non-stop barrage of safety alerts, growing concerns about per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) contamination and supply shortages.
New EPA standards slash pollution from fossil fuel-fired power plants
Four final rules deliver on the Biden-Harris Administration’s day-one commitment to lead on climate action and to protect all communities from pollution.
New study provides global accounting of Earth’s rivers
The novel approach to estimating river water storage and discharge also identifies regions marked by ‘fingerprints’ of intense water use.
Water Sector Fund by EIB Global will provide €10M for water investment across Africa and Asia
The investment through the Water Access Acceleration Fund, a €70 million private equity fund. Investment to improve safe drinking water access in Africa, Asia and Latin America. First fund investment by the Water Sector Fund, financed by the Netherlands and managed by the EIB.
U.S. officials say China’s long-term cyber strategy targets critical infrastructure
Recent revelations by FBI Director Christopher Wray underscore a concerning reality: China’s cyber infiltration of critical U.S.
DOE announces $75M for desalination and water reuse technologies
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Water security: multidimensional threats at a global scale
Water security is globally recognized as one of the imperatives of global development and forms a crucial part of one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the UN (Goal 6: "Clean Water and Sanitation") and is considered a necessary condition to achieve any of the other sixteen goals.
Russian-linked hackers suspected in Texas water facility cyberattack
Experts from US firm Mandiant revealed on Wednesday that they believe a hacking group with ties to the Russian government is behind a cyberattack that caused a tank at a Texas water facility to overflow last January, reports the CNN.