WaterWorld

WaterWorld Magazine focuses on providing the latest insights into technology, products, and developments within the municipal water sector. Each month, you can find articles covering various topics such as advancements in water treatment, energy efficiency, chemical usage, pipe upkeep and repairs, SCADA and automation systems, as well as strategies for managing corrosion and odor. The magazine also features previews and summaries of key industry events.

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ASCE water report card

3 days ago | waterworld.com | Alex Cossin |Bob Crossen

Drinking water has earned a “C-” on the 2025 American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Report Card for America’s Infrastructure, which is the same score it received in 2021. ASCE released the report card grading America’s infrastructure on March 25, 2025, where the country received an overall grade of “C,” its highest ever score. The ASCE Report Card highlighted the need for funding and building more resilient infrastructure.
Signal failures are the Achilles' heel of smart water metering

4 days ago | waterworld.com | Emily Newton

Smart technology is making waves across the water industry. A growing number of providers are replacing conventional meters with Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled alternatives, but cracks have begun to show as this field has grown. As promising as smart water metering looks, signal failures may jeopardize its potential. IoT meters were a niche technology not long ago, but they are quickly becoming the new norm.
White House proposes $2.4B reduction for 2026 State Revolving Fund programs

2 weeks ago | waterworld.com | Bob Crossen

What the White House budget proposal changes from 2025The proposal allocates $124 million for drinking water programs, which is a $9 million increase over the 2025 budget. Additionally, $31 million is allocated for Indian Reservation Drinking Water programs, which amounts to a $27 million increase from 2025. These programs do not appear to be related to the state revolving funds.
Trump administration breaks silence on PFAS

2 weeks ago | waterworld.com | Alex Cossin

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced on April 28, 2025, upcoming agency actions to address Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS).
What is flux?

3 weeks ago | waterworld.com | Alex Cossin

To better understand flux, it is best to explain what membrane treatment is in the water industry. Membrane treatment is widely used for various applications within the industry, including water purification, wastewater treatment and desalination. The membranes used in water treatment are semi-permeable and allow contaminants to be separated from water. The membranes are designed to be selective, meaning they allow certain molecules to pass through while blocking others.
EPA seeks extension in lawsuit over drinking water limits on PFAS

1 month ago | waterworld.com | Alex Cossin

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) asked a federal court for more time in a lawsuit challenging the agency’s drinking water limits on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Neither petitioners nor intervenors in the lawsuit opposed the agency’s request for an extension of 30 days.
EPA to review scientific information on fluoride in drinking water

1 month ago | waterworld.com | Alex Cossin

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on April 7, 2025, the decision to review new scientific information on potential health risks of fluoride in drinking water. The announcement came during an event in Salt Lake City, Utah, where U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he plans to tell the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to stop recommending fluoridation in communities nationwide.
Navigating the implications of President Trump's tariff plan for the water industry

1 month ago | waterworld.com | Alex Cossin

President Donald Trump signed an executive order for a new tariff plan on April 2, 2025, following a speech that took place in the rose garden. During the speech, President Trump announced baseline tariffs of 10% on all imports into the United States. Reciprocal tariffs were placed on countries with which the U.S. has significant trade deficits. When do the tariffs go into effect? • Baseline tariff: The baseline tariff on all imports will be implemented starting April 5, 2025, at 12:01 a.m. ET.
Utah becomes first U.S. state to ban fluoride in drinking water

1 month ago | waterworld.com | Alex Cossin

Utah Governor Spencer Cox signed legislation on March 27, 2025, that banned the use of fluoride in public drinking water systems. The fluoride ban was part of House Bill 81 (HB 81), which also allows pharmacists to prescribe fluoride and directs the Division of Professional Licensing to establish guidelines for prescribing fluoride. The bill, which prohibits adding fluoride to public water systems, will go into effect on May 7, 2025.
What is cellular AMI?

1 month ago | waterworld.com | Alex Cossin

Advanced metering infrastructure, or AMI, is a two-way communication system to collect detailed metering information throughout a utility service industry. Whereas Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) systems rely on remote reading only, AMI systems allow for communication to and from utilities. AMI is typically automated and allows real time, on-demand interrogations with metering endpoints. AMI requires strong bandwidth to supply more than metering and power quality information.