This report builds on extensive peer-reviewed research on innovation in the wastewater sector, including recent EPA-sponsored research on the role of regulatory relationships in innovation.

This report provides background and funding information on water infrastructure projects, including those involving wastewater and drinking water, and water supply projects traditionally …

May 24, 2023 · Our current goal is to pivot from in-depth research to designing strategies and tools for empowering regulatory agencies, wastewater utilities, and other interested …

4 days ago · A systems-based approach to water challenges Addressing these water challenges calls for more than novel technologies and one-off policies, the report says. To scale water …

Aug 26, 2022 · We investigated four case studies to examine how regulatory relationships affect municipal wastewater utilities’ efforts to adopt new technologies.

Apr 7, 2025 · We commit to playing a convening role to develop the skills needed for the future in the water sector and the supply chain. We commit to drive innovation in the water sector and...

The fragmented framework governing the water sector in the United States constrains innovation by creating barriers to entry and reducing the economic value of viable beachhead markets.

The successful drivers of innovation in the water industry are shown to include: a supportive culture at the water utility; a regulatory regime that allows or even promotes innovation; the …

3 days ago · Part 1 - 2024 sector performance and our regulatory focus This section highlights the performance of three key sectors – water industry, agriculture and waste.

Nov 13, 2025 · The time has come to match ambition with investment. I encourage governments, development banks and the private sector to step forward with pledges to finance the Water …