As 2026 begins, individuals, organizations, and industries are redefining what sustainability truly means. One of the most impactful commitments to make this year is a Clean Water Pledge, a pledge that goes beyond drinking water to protect all forms of clean water, including stormwater, wastewater, groundwater, irrigation systems, industrial water, and natural waterways.

Wastewater treatment used to be one of those behind-the-scenes systems we rarely talked about, the kind of infrastructure that quietly did its job in the background. But that’s changing fast.

Water is life, but for millions of people in the U.S., clean, safe water still isn’t guaranteed. Aging pipes, outdated systems, and pollution have left too many communities behind.

Clean, reliable water is essential to public health, economic growth, and environmental sustainability. Yet much of the United States’ water infrastructure is deteriorating, and fast.

Alaska, with its extensive and unspoiled water resources, faces unique challenges in their management.

Greenhouses have become a game-changer, allowing farmers to grow crops year-round by creating controlled environments.

Find out the top 5 irrigation system must-haves for California's climate, including smart tech, drip irrigation, and moisture monitoring.

As California braces for another bout of heavy rain, the state's focus sharpens on managing stormwater effectively.