AI: Whose Skills Will It Replace? Whose Jobs Are Vulnerable?

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01.26.2026

Municipal wastewater and water treatment facility news for industry leading operators, managers and superintendents

Industry News: 49 graduate from the Transformative Water Leadership Academy

Catch up on the latest acquisitions, promotions and company milestones. Read more

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Let's Be Clear: AI: Whose Skills Will It Replace? Whose Jobs Are Vulnerable?

What happens when artificial intelligence enables computer technology to render some human occupations obsolete? Read more

Product News: OZ Lifting Products, KROHNE, Emerson and More

In this month's product news update, browse the latest products exclusively for the water and wastewater treatment industry. Read more

“It’s motivating to know that my work has a direct impact on my community, my neighbors and the sustainability of local resources.”

From the article: Her Motivation: Impact on Community, Neighbors and Resources

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DIRTY DROPS WEEKLY

And you may ask yourself … how did I get here? One minute you’re job hunting and the next you’re in the water/wastewater field wondering where the good training resources live. The Dirty Drops Weekly newsletter has your back. We round up training, certification courses and apprenticeship info so you can turn “how’d I get here” into “I’ve got this.” Sign up here!

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After intense rain, storms, California is no longer in a drought

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McCarthy hits milestone on $168M Arizona water treatment plant expansion

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The new gold rush is happening at wastewater treatment plants

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Water first destroyed, and will now rebuild, the historic town of Allensworth

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