Critics of enforcement settlements like this often focus on two things: whether the penalty is large enough to deter future violations, and whether compliance claims are verified over time.
Pfannenberg says the expansion reinforces its commitment to innovation and compliance as it continues to develop technologies that meet evolving customer and regulatory demands.
SCOTUS will hear arguments in the case City and County of San Francisco v. EPA to determine if the Clean Water Act (CWA) allows EPA (or an authorized state) to impose generic limitations on NPDES permit holders for specific pollutants.
Federal officials are ramping up efforts to safeguard U.S. water utilities against anticipated cyberattacks by Chinese hackers in 2026 and 2027, focusing on bolstering cybersecurity across the sector through partnerships and a newly forming task force.