How data center infrastructure affects water resources
As the prevalence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) grows, the demand for infrastructure to support it follows. In November, Meta announced
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WWETT Show approaches in February
The WWETT Show, Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport Show, is the world’s largest annual trade show for wastewater
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A first look into congestion pricing in the United States
Cities around the world are facing more severe climate and air-quality challenges, and transportation remains one of the largest contributors
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Sean P. Duffy Announces New Temporary Waiver Program
The U.S. Department of Transportation has authorized a new five-year waiver that allows railroads to broaden real-world testing of automated
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Public Works Supports All of Us
Without public works, nothing works. No clean water, no sewers and no showers. No roads, bridges or bike paths and
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AI use in Infrastructure set to soar
Engineers around the world are already seeing major efficiency gains from using AI. In Turkey, advanced AI tools helped compress
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California’s infrastructure graded a ‘C-‘
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released the 2025 Report Card for California’s Infrastructure. The state received the same grade as
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AI Interview: Mario Vasquez, City Manager of Kansas City
Mario Vasquez reflects on his first year as City Manager and gives hints on what’s to come American Infrastructure: You
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Shifting water infrastructure decisions to local governments could benefit housing
The EPA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have proposed a new definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS)
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Reflecting on Sustainable Infrastructure
As we close another year, those of us working in sustainable infrastructure face a paradox. The term “sustainability” has become
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Increased pollution in drinking water found across U.S.
Water professionals routinely check drinking water for PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), research found that these levels are increasing in
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EPA will Help Atlantic City comply with Safe Drinking Water Act
The EPA has ordered the Atlantic City Municipal Utilities Authority to correct violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act after
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2025 Takeaways: Water-management
The past year in water-management, professionals implemented new solutions and looked to combat aging infrastructure. As the ASCE estimated that
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Virtual reality training can enhance construction site safety
Construction remains one of the most dangerous industries, and traditional classroom or paper-based safety training has struggled to prepare workers
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U.S. Construction Industry Report 2025
The U.S. construction industry is expected to face a 2.7% decline in 2025, as commercial, industrial and residential sectors weaken
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U.S. water systems need almost $1 trillion in upgrades
The American Society of Civil Engineers’ 2025 Report Card gave the nation’s infrastructure an overall grade of C, a slight
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EPA and Army Corps announce WOTUS definition
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with the Army for Civil Works announced a proposal to clarify the “waters of
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Governor Lamont announces State Grants to improve Infrastructure
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont and Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto announced nearly $12 million in state grants to support 17 local
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DOT makes commitment to reduce roadway injuries and fatalities
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announces a new initiative to train 1 million first responders to improve road safety.
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DOE Announces Organizational Realignment to Strengthen Efficiency
The U.S. Department of Energy is reorganizing its structure to more directly support President Trump’s agenda of “American energy dominance.”
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New leadership at the NLC
The National League of Cities (NLC) introduces their newly elected president and board members. The new appointments were introduced at
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Federal shutdown is over, but January deadline looms
The National League of Cities (NLC) maintained strong advocacy throughout the longest federal shutdown in U.S. history, pushing Congress to
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Why Colorado River negotiations are so difficult
Negotiations over a new Colorado River management plan have stalled, leaving states unable to meet a federal deadline and raising
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Exploring solutions to mitigate flooding in urban estuaries
Estuaries are vital ecological and economic hubs, but they are increasingly vulnerable to flooding from rising sea levels, stronger storms
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Los Angeles to double its wastewater recycling capacity
In Los Angeles, the Donald C. Tillman Water Reclamation Plant is slated for an upgrade to double its wastewater recycling
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