Bergen, Norway, is home to one of the world’s largest underground waste management systems. Beneath the narrow, cobbled streets of this 955-year-old city lies a network of 7.5 kilometers (about 4.7 miles) of pipes that use pneumatic technology to transport garbage to a central waste management …
How Mismanagement and Drought Are Draining Tehran’s Water Supply
Tehran, Iran’s capital and home to 10 million people, is only weeks away from “day zero,” the day when its taps could run completely dry, as vital reservoirs reach dangerously low levels, according to a CNN report. A combination of poor water management and the effects of climate change …
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US and Mexico Sign MOU to End the Tijuana River Sewage Crisis
On July 24, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin and Mexico’s Secretary of the Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT), Alicia Bárcena Ibarra, signed a ”Memorandum of Understanding” (MOU) to clean up sewage pollution in the Tijuana River, which has long …
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Restoring the Besòs using Nature-Based Solutions for a River in Crisis
The Besòs River has long been a vital water source for Barcelona, but contamination has plagued it since the 1970s. Rapid urban and industrial development along its banks has worsened the issue, threatening both the city's freshwater supply and the ecosystems that rely on the river. Because …
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AWWA Compiles US Water Utilities’ Asset Management Best Practices
Infrastructure asset management is a necessity and a strategic advantage for any successful business. It enables the organization to track its assets and condition, optimizing their use to ensure longevity and continued efficiency. Effective implementation of asset management helps …
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Italy To Address Water Infrastructure Management Challenges
Italy wastes a lot of water every year, enough to meet the needs of 43 million people. Its aging pipes leak around 42% of the country’s drinking water. According to Euronews, around 25% of its water distribution network is over 50 years old, and 60% is 30. As a country grappling with water …
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How Extreme Climate Events Threaten US Water Infrastructure
Heavy rainfall poses risks for dams to overtop and overflow, causing uncontrolled release of impounded water downstream. When dams fail or breach, the result could be catastrophic. Surging water downstream can destroy lives and properties on its path. The Conversation article reports that …
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Five US Cities on Water Infrastructure Crisis Edge and ASCE Solutions
On August 29, 2022, Mississippi's largest water treatment plant in Jackson failed, creating a catastrophic water crisis in the state's capital. The city's 180,000 residents were left without water, leading to the emergency distribution of bottled water. The city linked the failure to …
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Water Infrastructure Management Measures For Fiji’s Leaking Pipelines
Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) Chief Executive Office Dr. Amit Chanan has called attention to a serious problem facing the nation's water infrastructure – water leaks. He says a "staggering" loss of approximately 60 to 70 million liters of water exists in the Suva and Nausori corridor. Suva is …
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Strategies for California’s Water Resilience in a Changing Climate
Drought is inherent to California's climate. Throughout recent history, the state has experienced periodic droughts. Its most recent one was in 2020-2022. However, dramatic fluctuations in its climate have been observed in the 21st century. In 2015, California experienced its lowest snowpack …
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Philippines Embraces Recycling Wastewater For Potable Use
The Philippines has started to provide recycled potable water to its residents through Maynilad Water Services Inc. to meet growing demands and augment water supplies. The water and wastewater service provides water to the 17 cities and municipalities comprising the West Zone of the Greater Metro …
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Protozoa Outbreak Exposes Queenstown’s Wastewater Management System Needs
Queenstown, a popular tourist destination on the South Island of New Zealand, has been placed under a boil notice following several confirmed cases of cryptosporidium, an illness caused by the protozoan. Queenstown Mayor Glyn Lewers says the town's reputation has taken a hit with the recent water …
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