In the West, water has never been just about infrastructure—it’s about priorities, tradeoffs, and how a region plans for an increasingly uncertain future.
The situation is far from over, but the shift in oversight signals a more centralized—and potentially more coordinated—approach to managing the fallout.
The new approach aims to return to what the EPA calls a “back-to-basics” model centered on compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Clean Water Act.
In a region where every drop counts, Global Water’s results offer a real-world look at how utilities are adapting to growth, scarcity, and the push for smarter water management — all at once.
The water technology company is expanding into an underserved market with localized service, rapid fulfillment, and point-of-use systems designed to tackle pathogens and contaminants at the tap.
What’s clear is that cybersecurity has officially joined the list of essential water system responsibilities, right alongside water quality testing and infrastructure maintenance.