Industry Report Highlights Shift Toward Advanced Resource Recovery
A September 2026 industry assessment reveals that U.S. wastewater utilities are increasingly prioritizing advanced resource recovery, including direct potable reuse and biosolid-to-energy systems. This shift is being driven by water scarcity challenges and a move toward circular utility models.
An industry report published in September 2026 confirms that capital investment in U.S. wastewater markets is accelerating, with a clear trend toward high-tech, resource-recovery-oriented solutions. Utilities are moving beyond traditional regulatory compliance to implement technologies such as direct potable reuse, membrane bioreactors, and thermal biosolids conversion. The report highlights that the primary drivers of this transition are persistent climate-related water scarcity and the need for operational efficiency. Digital transformation is also noted as a key component of this shift, with agencies deploying smart sewer sensors and automated process controls to manage assets more effectively.
Denton, Texas, Expands Pecan Creek Water Reclamation Plant
The City of Denton has officially begun an expansion of its Pecan Creek Water Reclamation Plant, featuring a new 75 MGD headworks and a 30 MGD membrane bioreactor (MBR) technology upgrade. This project is a response to the city’s rapid growth and the need for enhanced treatment efficiency.
Source: Water & Wastes Digest
Springfield Launches Renewable Natural Gas Initiative at Wastewater Facility
The City of Springfield, Missouri, has initiated a project to develop renewable natural gas at its wastewater and landfill facilities. The program seeks to reduce gas flaring and create new revenue streams through public-private partnerships.
Source: City of Springfield
Missouri Implements On-site Wastewater Treatment System Grant Program
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has established a grant program to assist private homeowners with on-site wastewater treatment systems. The initiative focuses on watersheds with identified nutrient-related water quality concerns.
Source: Missouri Department of Natural Resources
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