EPA Expands Online Clearinghouse Resources for Advanced Wastewater Treatment Technologies
The U.S. EPA upgraded its Wastewater Technology Clearinghouse and related financing portals to assist treatment utilities in evaluating advanced purification systems. The platform delivers vetted operational data on nutrient removal and reuse applications.
The EPA refreshed and expanded its comprehensive online infrastructure portals, featuring updated tools within the Wastewater Technology Clearinghouse, Water Finance Clearinghouse, and NPDES Permit Writers' Clearinghouse. The platform enhancements are designed to give municipal utility engineers and state regulators rapid access to certified technological performance data.
The updated resources provide detailed operational reviews of alternative wastewater treatment methods, including advanced biological nutrient removal, secondary filtration, and water reuse configurations. By cataloging real-world installation case studies, the database helps municipalities de-risk the integration of emerging technologies into capital works programs.
In addition to technological benchmarking, the portal provides financing roadmaps connecting utilities with state revolving funds, WIFIA opportunities, and technical assistance programs aimed at small and disadvantaged community systems.
Rapid Radicals Plans Great Lakes Technology Rollout
Milwaukee-based startup Rapid Radicals is preparing to deploy its modular "Torrent3" wastewater treatment technology across the Great Lakes region. The system, housed in shipping containers, is designed to treat wastewater significantly faster than conventional methods.
Source: WisBusiness
Smith & Loveless Debuts Advanced Treatment Tech at WEFTEC
During WEFTEC 2026, Smith & Loveless showcased a range of new wastewater treatment and pumping technologies, including advanced grit removal systems and membrane bioreactors designed to improve plant efficiency.
Source: Wastewater Digest (WWD)
Norfolk Secures $38 Million Grant for Wastewater Treatment Upgrades
The City of Norfolk, Nebraska, has received a $38 million grant to fund significant upgrades to its wastewater treatment system. The project will incorporate anaerobic digestion technology to convert wastewater byproducts into usable energy.
Source: Norfolk Daily News
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