Join The Water Council at WEFTEC!
September 16, 2026
We are excited to meet with members, partners and new connections at WEFTEC, happening Sept. 26-30 in New Orleans. Check out our guide below to learn where you can find us and our members during the event. WEFTEC Walking Tours Join The Water Council for members-only WEFTEC Walking Tours on Monday, Sept. 28, offering an…
Grit & Growth: EMS Industries’ Path to U.S. Success with The Water Council
September 14, 2026
EMS Industries took its first step toward building a presence in the North American wastewater market at WEFTEC in 2024. The event confirmed the potential for the company’s proven grit removal pump technology, giving EMS the confidence to establish Grit Removal Solutions (GRS) soon after as a dedicated brand for bringing EMS pump technology into…
What Would Jerry Do? Bringing Generative AI to Water Utilities
September 4, 2026
“Generative AI, because it uses language that humans can understand, is very accessible and very affordable.” Gigi Karmous-Edwards is a water technology consultant and advisor who serves on the boards of several technology organizations. Ahead of The Water Council’s ReFRESH Summit, she spoke with waterloop founder Travis Loop about what distinguishes generative AI from…
Water as a Driver for Economic Growth with WEF’s John Ikeda
September 1, 2026
“Water can be a driver for economic growth and financial security in America.” John Ikeda is chief mission officer at the Water Environment Federation. Ahead of The Water Council’s ReFRESH Summit, he spoke with waterloop founder Travis Loop about WEF’s strategic priorities, the growing intersection of water and artificial intelligence, and what it will…
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…