News and Insights

Tracking the Next Wave of Water Regulation: USEPA’s Emerging Priorities

In early September, the USEPA released its Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions. This update provided a brief look at the agency’s current priorities for water-related regulations. Since then, a government shutdown has occurred, which could delay some of...
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Industrial facility

Turning Around Troubled Industrial Pretreatment Facility Operations

When industrial wastewater pretreatment facility operations break down, the consequences can ripple across production, compliance, and tenant relationships. In 2022, a large industrial property in South Carolina was facing serious operational setbacks at its wastewater pretreatment facility....
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Project Video: Delivering Reliable Water Solutions at the Tampa Bay Seawater Desalination Facility

We are proud to share an inside look at U.S. Water’s recently completed upgrade of the Tampa Bay Seawater Desalination Facility. Watch the full project story here:...
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Top 5 Signs Your Water or Wastewater System Needs Maintenance

Properly maintained water and wastewater systems run smoothly in the background, protecting public health, supporting operations, and avoiding costly downtime. But when maintenance is overlooked, small issues can quickly become major problems....
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EPA Revisits PFAS Drinking Water Rules—States Take the Lead

On May 14, 2025, the USEPA announced that it will keep the current NPDWR for PFOA and PFOS, setting nationwide limits for these “forever chemicals” in drinking water....
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Wastewater operator

Faces of U.S. Water: Joseph “Scotty” Soares – A Legacy of Leadership and Growth

With more than 31 years in the water and wastewater industry, Scotty brings a wealth of experience and leadership to U.S. Water. A dedicated team member for over two decades, he currently serves as Special Projects & Business Development Manager,...
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U.S. Water O&M staff

Bridging the Gap: Hands-On Operator Training for Better Plant Performance

The wastewater industry is facing a growing challenge: a shortage of qualified, experienced operators. As seasoned staff retire and fewer new workers enter the field with hands-on knowledge, many facilities are left relying on undertrained personnel to run increasingly complex...
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Smooth Transitions: How U.S. Water Ensures Seamless Facility Handovers 

When U.S. Water assumes operations of a client’s treatment facility, the change is more than a shift in contractors; it’s the start of a critical partnership focused on environmental stewardship, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence....
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Why It’s Critical to Review Third-Party Laboratory Results 

At U.S. Water, ensuring the integrity of analytical testing is a cornerstone of our operational excellence. For specialized testing that falls outside the scope of on-site capabilities, we partner with certified third-party laboratories...
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