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Strange Days
I think it’s safe to say that most people in the underground utility and pipeline industry entered 2022 hoping for a strong rebound and return to a much sought-after normal year. Ironically, 2022 has proven to be a year beset by bizarre challenges, yet still sugar-coated with financial windfalls.
Democrats Lay Out Speculative Marker for Water Infrastructure
Speculation rises as the push for infrastructure bills has little support from Republican members of the House.
California State Water Project Initial Allocations Lowered
A second consecutive dry winter led to the lowering of initial allocations from the State Water Project for the 2021 water year.
Pelosi Pledges Swift Work on Major U.S. Infrastructure Package
Nancy Pelosi pledges swift work by Congress on infrastructure package.
Congress Members Seek Funds to Clean Up Merrimack River
A group of congress members are seeking funds for a program to decrease the amount of sewage released into the Merrimack River.
Stricter EPA Lead Rule Could Boost Water Pipe Replacement Demand
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced proposed updates to its lead rule for drinking water that could add demand for pipeline replacement projects throughout the United States.
Trump Says He’ll Push for $200 Million for Everglades Work
President Donald Trump says his administration will seek $200 million for federal work on watershed restoration in the Everglades this year.
EPA Announces New WIFIA Funding for Water Infrastructure Projects
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced the availability of funding to provide an estimated $6 billion in Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loans in 2019.
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- Georgia water agency extends stormwater fee to non-Macon customers
- Massachusetts fines city for illegal sewage discharge into Lake Quinsigamond