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Purple pipe designates pipelines that transport reclaimed, non‑potable water, distinguishing them from drinking‑water and wastewater lines. Utilities adopt these color‑coded networks to stretch limited potable supplies, lower wastewater discharges, and boost system resilience. The approach follows standards from the AWWA and state regulators, with treatment ranging from secondary biological processes to advanced membrane filtration. While capital costs and dual‑plumbing requirements pose hurdles, expanding reuse programs signal a shift toward circular water management.
The U.S. National Science Foundation has awarded up to $45 million to Current’s Great Lakes RENEW initiative, bringing total federal backing for the program to nearly $60 million. The three‑year infusion will expand a coalition of more than 75 utilities, universities, labs and...
The Crescenta Valley Water District (CVWD) deployed Mueller remote pressure loggers and altered pump operations to combat frequent leaks caused by aging pipes and pressure surges. Real‑time data fed into its water‑management platform enabled staggered pump scheduling, expanded tank levels,...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved a $610 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the Grand Prairie Water Commission. The financing will fund a 62‑mile transmission pipeline that will shift roughly 300,000 residents in northeastern Illinois...
In a sponsored interview, Kamstrup’s Americas president Bruce Bharat discusses how the Information Age reshapes utility‑vendor interactions. He highlights that utility leaders now collaborate on platforms like LinkedIn and Discord, holding vendors accountable. Kamstrup leverages three decades of smart‑meter expertise...
The American Water Works Association released a report warning that U.S. drinking‑water infrastructure will require between $2.1 trillion and $2.4 trillion over the next 25 years. Current capital spending averages $33.6 billion annually, far below the $90.2 billion needed, creating a $56.6 billion annual gap....
Tampa City Council approved funding to design a 140‑million‑gallon‑per‑day Suspended Ion Exchange (SIX) system at the David L. Tippin Water Treatment Facility, marking the world’s largest and first full‑scale U.S. deployment. The project, led by Garney, Wharton‑Smith, and Carollo Engineers,...
The EPA announced a $38 million WIFIA loan to fund the Signal Hill Water Treatment Plant Optimization and Expansion Project in Summit County, Utah. The loan will double the plant’s capacity, serving roughly 24,000 residents and preparing for the 2034 Winter...
Advanced digital dosing systems and digital‑twin technology are reshaping water‑utility operations, delivering precise chemical management and predictive planning. These tools cut energy and chemical expenses while minimizing disruptions. Utilities are also leveraging micro‑filtration and UV disinfection to meet stricter EPA...
