SANTA MONICA, Calif. (June 19, 2015) – The challenges of the water crisis have led to the creation of an online deal platform, watercluster.com, designed to connect technology, talent and investors that can solve urgent water problems compounded by record drought on the West Coast.

LAGOS, Nigeria (18 June, 2015) – General Electric commenced fabrication of subsea wellheads at its Onne facility in River State. This achievement comes at the culmination of 4 years of planning, capital investment and training of Nigerian personnel to establish the first of its kind capability in Nigeria. The new investment has resulted in a 40-percent increase of covered workshop area at the Onne facility and additional permanent staff.

ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 17, 2015) – Before a packed plaza outside the Anaheim, California, Convention Center, Gene Koontz of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, accepted the American Water Works Association’s ceremonial gavel and began his one-year term as president.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (June 16, 2015) – Columbus, Ohio-based FCX Performance, Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of Process Control Services, Inc. (PCS).

PARSIPPANY, N.J. (June 15, 2015) – The Hydraulic Institute (HI) recently published a guide on wastewater treatment plant pumps. “Wastewater Treatment Plant Pumps: Guidelines for Selection, Application, and Operation” is intended to assist in the understanding of the general layout, components and operation of a typical wastewater treatment plant.

RYE BROOK, N.Y. (June 15, 2015) – Xylem Inc. has announced that Jayanthi (Jay) Iyengar has joined the Company as Senior Vice President and Chief Innovation and Technology Officer. In this newly created position, Iyengar will lead the Company’s global R&D, technology and innovation activities.