8 FIFA World Cup 2026 host cities face severe water stress
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is here, and it's playing out against a water crisis most fans won't notice from the stands. Eight of the eleven U.S. host venues face water stress severe enough to threaten operations, and 14 of 16 stadiums already exceed safe thresholds for at least three major climate hazards.
From pitch irrigation and restrooms to cooling systems, a single match consumes an enormous amount of water, and in cities like Dallas, Los Angeles, and Houston, that water is increasingly hard to come by. Our latest blog breaks down the tournament's water footprint, the climate risks facing each venue, and what the stadiums investing in onsite reuse are doing differently.
The products you use might already be made with recycled water
Recycled water is already an ingredient in products you use every day. From the beer in your fridge to the jeans in your closet to the moisturizer in your bathroom. As water stress increases globally, more brands are building water recycling into their operations, shifting from "interesting sustainability initiative" to standard infrastructure for reducing freshwater demand and building long-term resilience. Our latest blog breaks down which brands are doing it and how.
Led by Epic Cleantec’s Eric Hough, Sunni Wissmer, and Jonathan Farr, the course provides practical guidance on evaluating, planning, and specifying onsite water recycling systems for real-world projects. Register for the August 13 session below.
New guide simplifies the non-potable reuse authorization process in Texas
The WateReuse Association has released a new guide designed to help utilities, developers, and water professionals navigate the non-potable reuse authorization process in Texas.
Whether you’re exploring domestic or industrial water sources, the resource provides a straightforward overview of key requirements, including the differences between Type I and Type II reuse as well as Level 1 and Level 2 treatment systems. It also includes helpful resources on permitting, funding, and public outreach to support successful project implementation.
We’re especially proud that Epic Cleantec’s Chief Operating Officer, Megan Thomas, helped produce content for this guide through her participation in WEAT’s Water Reuse Committee. Her involvement reflects Epic’s continued commitment to advancing water reuse adoption.
Epic Cleantec now offers an approved Continuing Education (CE) course available in the American Institute of Architects (AIA) catalog! Our course,Designing Water Resilient Buildings, is created for architects, designers, and building professionals who want to deepen their expertise and earn 1 HSW CE requirement.
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We love hosting tours for our friends in the AEC industry! Developers, engineers, and architects get an up close look at a building-scale onsite water reuse system and a tour of our system operations.Plus, you'll get a taste of our two recycled water beers!
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