Jacobs President of Global Operations Patrick Hill recently wrote about pivotal global trends and how we’re laying the foundations for a more sustainable, prosperous and secure future at Jacobs. This week, Patrick is discussing these trends as they relate to the global water sector at Singapore International Water Week (SIWW). SIWW provides a platform to reimagine the role of water utilities and explore how themes like infrastructure modernization, the energy transition and climate response will shape the water sector’s future. Read Patrick's reflections on Singapore's future.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced finalization of a rule designating two of the most-studied PFAS chemicals, PFOA and PFOS, as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation & Liability Act (CERCLA). Jacobs Global Principal for PFAS & Emerging Contaminants Scott Grieco provides a few clarifications related to municipal utilities on the CERCLA ruling in this article.

Jacobs Global Principal for Wastewater Energy Optimization and Decarbonization Emma Shen discusses the importance of transparent net-zero goals in the water sector that account for challenges like wastewater treatment process emissions and long-term decarbonization opportunities.

Our water reuse leads Melanie Holmer and Larry Schimmoller explain how recent regulations in the U.S. are accelerating interest in direct potable reuse.

Jim Lozier looks ahead to the 2024 Membrane Technology Conference in Florida where Jacobs is presenting on the latest developments in membrane treatment, from high-recovery desalination to PFAS removal.

Ahead of the Hydrology and Water Resources Symposium 2023 in Australia, Roozbeh H-Nafari reflects on how non-structural flood risk mitigation measures can support climate response.

Joseph Danyluk discusses a workshop he's leading at Amsterdam International Water Week on the use of nature-based solutions to control combined sewer overflows.

Tugba Akgun reflects on a recent workshop with the Southeast Florida Utility Council that addressed the U.S. Lead and Copper Rule and funding opportunities through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

In recognition of Imagine a Day Without Water, Jacobs Global Water Director Susan Moisio recognizes #OurJacobs team for their work supporting communities like Jackson, Mississippi with critical water infrastructure and services.

Americas Coastal Resilience Director Luce Bassetti explains why effective coastal resilience requires a holistic, integrated approach that recognizes the interconnected nature of challenges on the water’s edge.

Ahead of WEFTEC 2023, Amanda Lake explains how we can take intentional action to measure and mitigate the nitrous oxide and methane emissions from water resource recovery facilities.

Michael Matichich discusses an upcoming workshop for water utilities in the U.S. looking to access federal funding programs infused by Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act (IIJA).