• The New Traditional: Circular Water Systems

    August 7, 2026

    “Circular water economy is really about how to maximize and valorize how water runs through – and maximize every single drop of water.” When The Water Council decided to include a talk on water circularity at our ReFRESH: Resilience in Freshwater Summit, we knew exactly where to turn. Maile Lono-Batura has been a circular water…

  • Tech Challenge Spotlight: INFN8 VZN

    August 6, 2026

    For our spring Tech Challenge, we sought AI-native technologies that form the building blocks of a cognitive water ecosystem. Our program sponsors, Badger Meter, Watts Water Technologies and Xylem, were so impressed with the mission of Canadian nonprofit INFN8 VZN that they decided to award a special “global impact spotlight” to the organization. Learn more about…

  • Tech Challenge Spotlight: Aqua Alarm

    August 3, 2026

    For our spring Tech Challenge, we sought AI-native technologies that form the building blocks of a cognitive water ecosystem. Our program sponsors, Badger Meter, Watts Water Technologies and Xylem, chose Aqua Alarm of Norway to win the $10,000 prize for its predictive maintenance technology that helps utilities identify failures before they occur. Learn more about…

  • Green Steel Reaches New Heights After BREW

    July 10, 2026

    “Being able to talk frankly with long-established leaders in an industry is a remarkable thing, and I don’t know how I would have gotten that access without being a member of The Water Council.” -Jon Teaford, CEO, Green Steel Environmental One year after traveling to Milwaukee for The Water Council’s BREW 2.0, Jon Teaford found…

  • BGEO Drives Open-Source Digital Transformation for Utilities Worldwide

    June 15, 2026

    “We joined The Water Council because we believe that the future of water management will be built through collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing across borders. As BGEO continues to expand its international presence, we look forward to contributing our experience in open-source digital water solutions while learning from utilities, technology leaders, researchers, and innovators working…

  • Welcome Our Summer Communications Intern!

    June 10, 2026

    We are excited to welcome Elena Rose Galan as our summer communications and events intern! Elena will help us with social media, newsletters and other communications and assist in events such as BREW Week and our ReFRESH Summit. Learn more about her below. Hi! My name is Elena, and I am currently a junior at…

  • Critical Connection Helps Tomorrow Water Grow

    May 14, 2026

    “The Water Council’s collaborative spirit and deep understanding of the sector have been instrumental in our success.” -Mohamed Abdelbadie, Tomorrow Water chief commercial officer   Tomorrow Water is a wastewater technology provider looking to grow in the U.S. The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) is a leader in wastewater treatment looking to modernize its aging…

  • Partnership Aids SIGMADAF’s U.S. Expansion

    April 15, 2026

    SIGMADAF has more than 30 years of experience designing and manufacturing dissolved air flotation systems for industrial wastewater treatment from its headquarters in Girona, Spain. But when company leaders wanted to expand into the U.S. market a few years ago, they knew partnering with an American company was key. “U.S. presence is important to U.S….

  • Refreshing Our Signature Event

    April 14, 2026

    Happy 414 Day! Today we celebrate all things Milwaukee in honor of our 414 area code. Of course, one of Milwaukee’s greatest assets is our presence next to the Great Lakes, home to 20% of the world’s accessible freshwater. In that spirit, we are excited to announce our reimagined annual summit: ReFRESH: Resiliency in Freshwater, coming to Milwaukee…

  • Happy World Water Day!

    March 22, 2026

    World Water Day is a United Nations observance celebrates water and inspires action to tackle the global water crisis. This year, The Water Council marked World Water Day by celebrating all we and our members do to support water technology, protect freshwater resources and advance water stewardship. Happy World Water Day 2026!