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1. EPA Concludes Drinking Water Has Been Free Of Fuel Contamination Since 2022, In Wake Of Red Hill Release 4/2/2026

   The U.S. EPA released its final drinking water report on the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) and Aliamanu Military Reservation (AMR) public water systems, which were impacted by the 2021 fuel release from the U.S. Navy-owned Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage facility in Honolulu.

2. Water, Water Everywhere – But How To Find It? 4/2/2026

   A new study finds that commercial satellite imagery data often outperforms public data sets when identifying surface water, but that public data sets may be better at detecting water hidden by forest cover.

3. Xylem Introduces The YSI THM 1000 Analyzer For Rapid, On-Site Measurement Of EPA-Regulated Trihalomethane Compounds 4/1/2026

   Xylem, the global leader in water treatment and transport technologies, introduces the YSI THM 1000, a new on-site analytical system that measures trihalomethane concentration at ppb levels in less than 30 minutes without tedious sample preparation. An EPA-regulated disinfection by-product, trihalomethanes, or THMs, are carcinogenic environmental pollutants that can occur in drinking water as a result of chemical reactions between naturally occurring organic material and chlorine added as a disinfectant. Drinking water treatment plants and water distribution facilities routinely monitor THMs.

4. Research Shows Cast Iron Pipes Can Temporarily 'Reseal' 4/1/2026

   Technical research commissioned by UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) and conducted by the University of Sheffield has provided a breakthrough in understanding how and why cast iron pipes fail.

5. National Water And Sewer Bills Rise 5.1%, Outpacing Inflation As Utilities Face Rising Cost Pressures 3/31/2026

   U.S. household water and sewer bills hit a five-year high in 2025, rising 5.1% and outpacing inflation, according to Bluefield Research, a leading provider of global water market data and insights. Bluefield’s annual U.S. Municipal Water & Sewer Rate Index benchmarks utilities in 50 cities nationwide and reveals a 24.2% cumulative five-year increase—highlighting mounting cost pressures on utilities and ratepayers alike.

6. Current Secures Up To $45M To Scale Great Lakes RENEW And The Regional Circular Water Economy 3/31/2026

   The continuation of funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation catalyzes a 10-year effort to drive water innovation and economic growth

7. Stopping Algae Blooms With Bacteria-Busting Buoys 3/31/2026

   Algae blooms make a pond’s surface shine in mesmerizing green hues. But if the microorganisms responsible are cyanobacteria, they can also release toxins that harm humans and wildlife alike. So, a team reporting in ACS ES&T Water has designed a “set it and forget it” system for distributing algaecide using specialized buoys tethered at the site of a bloom. In tests, the buoys removed nearly all cyanobacteria without the need for frequent reapplication.

8. Bionetix Calls For Global Action To Improve Septic System Sanitation With Advanced Biological Solutions 3/31/2026

   With 30 years of bioaugmentation expertise, Bionetix International highlights the opportunity to improve wastewater treatment for the 25% of the world relying on septic systems.

9. New AI Tool Forecasts Drought 90 Days Ahead Nationwide 3/31/2026

   The U.S. Geological Survey released a new machine learning tool that forecasts droughts up to 90 days ahead nationwide. The tool may provide communities extra time to prepare for water shortages that could impact agriculture, municipal supplies, recreation and ecosystems.

10. Reliable Water, Stronger Economy: US-Mongolia Compact Delivers Landmark Infrastructure To Support Growth 3/31/2026

    Today, Mongolia and the United States marked the successful completion of the $350M Millennium Challenge Corporation Mongolia Water Compact, a landmark effort that strengthens a key U.S. partner and its capital city—Ulaanbaatar’s—long-term water security and economic growth.