Federal funding is accelerating investment in drinking water, wastewater, water reuse, and advanced treatment infrastructure across the United States. That funding can help utilities modernize aging facilities and implement more resilient treatment processes, but it also introduces important procurement responsibilities. The Build America, Buy America Act, commonly called BABA, establishes domestic sourcing requirements for certain products and materials incorporated into federally assisted infrastructure projects. For utilities, consulting engineers, contractors, and equipment manufacturers, BABA can directly influence equipment selection, documentation, project schedules, and procurement strategy. Ozone systems deserve careful attention because [...]
