EPA Inspector General Inspects Sunnyvale Water Project for Domestic Preference Compliance
The EPA Office of Inspector General conducted an inspection of a major water treatment project in Sunnyvale, California, to ensure compliance with federal domestic preference requirements. The project received significant funding through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
The EPA's Office of Inspector General performed an inspection of the Sunnyvale, California, water treatment project to verify adherence to domestic preference mandates. This project was a primary recipient of funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, having been allocated a portion of the $127.3 million awarded to the California State Water Resources Control Board in fiscal year 2022. The inspection aims to ensure that federal funds are utilized in accordance with established legal requirements for domestic materials. This oversight is part of the EPA's broader effort to maintain accountability for large-scale infrastructure investments across the United States.
Veolia Completes $58 Million Princeton Meadows Wastewater Facility
Veolia has finalized a $58 million upgrade to the Princeton Meadows Wastewater Treatment Facility in New Jersey. The project replaces a 55-year-old plant with modern, climate-resilient infrastructure and advanced ultraviolet disinfection technology.
Source: PR Newswire
Indiana American Water Completes $24.5 Million Water Main Infrastructure Project in Northwest Indiana
Indiana American Water has finished a $24.5 million project to replace aging water mains in Gary, Indiana. The upgrade improves system reliability and fire flow capacity for the region.
Source: streetinsider.com
WEFTEC 2026 Highlights Circular Water Economy
At the 2026 WEFTEC conference in New Orleans, the Water Environment Federation (WEF) prioritized the circular water economy, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. Leaders emphasized that the sector must evolve to view wastewater as a resource to be recovered rather than a waste stream.
Source: Wastewater Digest (WWD)
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