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Phyn Protect installed on a pipe against a wall beside a lawn, with a child sitting on a blanket in the background
Photo: Phyn

Phyn Expands Leak Protection Portfolio

Phyn leak protection portfolio adds Protect, Assist and XL devices for homes, commercial properties and Asurion’s LeakProtect program.
September 29, 2026
Schneider Electric exhibition booth with visitors at a trade show.

Schneider Electric Sets Out WEFTEC 2026 Water Lineup
Group photo in front of AquaEntrepreneur Michigan banners.

AquaAction Selects 10 Water Tech Companies for Michigan

This week

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Cyware logo with blue, green and purple geometric shapes beside black text on a white background.
 Cyware Partners With WaterISAC on Cyber Threat Sharing Cyware and WaterISAC will provide real-time threat intelligence to water and wastewater utilities through a new cyber defense partnership. September 30, 2026

Earlier

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LabWare Water logo beneath a blue cloud outline on a white background
 LabWare Launches Compliance Platform for Utilities LabWare WATER is a cloud compliance platform for smaller municipal utilities, combining sampling, testing, records, and reporting. September 28, 2026
Water AI Nexus logo with an infinity symbol on a white background
 Water AI Nexus Adds 20 Advisory Council Members Water-AI Nexus Center of Excellence adds 20 Advisory Council organizations and releases reports and AI training for water professionals. September 21, 2026
The word “RAINMAKER” in dark green on a white background.
 Rainmaker Raises $100M for Cloud Seeding Expansion Rainmaker $100M Series B will expand cloud seeding research after the company reported more than 145 million verified gallons of freshwater. September 21, 2026
EarthEcho International logo with a stylized figure holding an orange globe inside a round compass-style ring.
 EarthEcho Opens Water Test Kits for Direct Purchase EarthEcho International opens direct online test kit purchases ahead of World Water Monitoring Day and welcomes 60 youth Water Challenge Ambassadors. September 16, 2026
Water AI Nexus logo on a white background
 Water AI Nexus Sets WEFTEC 2026 Program Water-AI Nexus Center of Excellence will host three days of WEFTEC 2026 sessions on utility AI, data centers and cybersecurity. September 16, 2026
American Water logo with a blue star and wave lines beside magenta text.
 American Water Selects VertexOne Customer Platform American Water selects VertexOne VXconnect to provide mobile customer self-service and usage analytics for 14 million people in 14 states. September 16, 2026
FloLogic Remote I/O device with mounting tabs, a QR code and Thread logo on a white background
 FloLogic Adds Wireless Remote I/O Module FloLogic Remote I/O module adds wireless connections between leak detection systems and plumbing, alarm, and home automation devices. September 15, 2026
Computer monitor displays ABB AquaMaster water network data dashboard with consumption charts.
 ABB Launches Water Network Platform in India ABB launches the AquaMaster+ water network platform in India, where nearly 2,000 AquaMaster flowmeters already operate in 15 cities across eight states. September 15, 2026
Glass building with a water drop graphic beside a hand holding a smartphone linked to a white wall-mounted device.
 Chicago Faucets Adds BACnet Faucet Data Chicago Faucets CF Connect PLUS links faucet temperature data, hygiene flushing and management tools to BACnet building automation systems. September 10, 2026
Flooded neighborhood with trees, submerged homes and a boat, overlaid with The Water Institute and ICEYE logos
 ICEYE Adds FloodID Predictive Flood Modeling ICEYE FloodID predictive flood modeling adds forecast capabilities for US governments, insurers and emergency management organizations. August 27, 2026
Purple stylized DH logo above the word “COLLECTIVE” on a white background.
 DHC Wins Texas Flood Warning Contract The D.H. Collective flood warning contract gives eligible Texas public entities a cooperative procurement route for FEWS technologies and services. August 26, 2026
IDEMIA Secure Transactions logo in purple and blue on a white background
 Sabesp to Connect 4.4 Million Smart Water Meters Sabesp smart water meters: 4.4 million devices will be connected in São Paulo City and São José dos Campos under a 14-year partnership. August 4, 2026
CF Connect PLUS diagram linking a wall-mounted Gateway and smartphones to touchless faucets at restroom sinks.
 Chicago Faucets Launches CF Connect PLUS CF Connect PLUS from Chicago Faucets automates hygiene flushing, monitors water temperature at the point of use, and creates digital facility records. July 31, 2026
Flooded building beside trees with NVE and ICEYE logos overlaid
 NVE Selects ICEYE for Norway Flood Monitoring ICEYE flood monitoring will provide NVE with near real-time satellite flood data across mainland Norway and Svalbard. June 18, 2026
Aerial city blocks overlaid with a digital grid, blue dots and red targets.
 VODA.ai Launches Meter Revenue Recovery Tool VODA.ai Meters helps utilities identify under-registering meters and prioritize revenue recovery based on volume and revenue at risk. June 17, 2026