Water Asset Management
As Cities Grow, Wastewater Recycling Gets Another Look
More cities are looking into ways to recycle wastewater.
Lawsuit Over Benton Harbor Water Seeks Class-Action Status
Michigan and local officials have been targeted in a lawsuit over high levels of lead in Benton Harbor’s drinking water.
New Mexico Water Chief Steps Down Over Lack of Resources
New Mexico's top water official submits his resignation over a lack of financial support to protect the state's water resources.
Tulane University Team to Study Water Pollution from Hurricane Ida
A Tulane researcher is conducting a study on how pollution spread by Hurricane Ida's floods and how it has affected water systems in south Louisiana.
Program to Help Benton Harbor Residents With Water Bills
Michigan residents in Benton Harbor will soon have access to a new program aimed to help eligible residents pay water and wastewater bills.
Judge OKs $626 Million Settlement in Flint Water Litigation
A $626 million settlement was approved for residents that found their tap water contaminated by lead.
EPA and DOI Announce Recommitment to Federal Partnership in Support of Urban Waters
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of the Interior, along with 13 partners pledged their recommitment to the Urban Water Federal Partnership.
After Drinking Water Crisis, Newark is Winning War on Lead
A New Jersey city's pipe replacement project is underway after several pipes were found to have high levels of lead in the system.
Michigan to Pay $300K to Only Staffer Fired Over Flint Water
Michigan officials agreed to pay $300,000 to the only employee fired as a result of lead-contaminated water in Flint.
Oregon City Sues to Keep Google's Water Use Secret
A city in Oregon filed a lawsuit to keep Google's water use a secret.
Michigan City with Lead in Water Ordered to Fix Water Plant
A Michigan city urges residents to not drink tap water due to high levels of lead found at the water plant.
New Pipes Could Ease Some Water Woes in Mississippi Capital
Jackson will soon start installing new water pipes to replace some of the lines that failed during the freeze earlier this year.
South Carolina Governor Suggest $500M in Virus Money for Water, Sewer Work
South Carolina’s governor wants to put $500 million of federal COVID-19 relief money toward fixing and improving water systems across the state, with priority given to rural and smaller systems.
Judge Won’t Validate Water Deal for California Farm Supplier
A California judge has declined to validate a contract granting permanent access to federally controlled water for the nation’s largest agricultural water supplier, a move that means the U.S. government is not bound by terms of the deal.
Tennessee Woman Pleads Guilty to Falsifying Water Tests
A woman pleaded guilty to submitting false reports of wastewater cleanliness to state regulators.
Vermont Seeks Input on Clean Water Spending Priorities
Vermont officials are seeking input from residents regarding funds for state water pollution.
5 Kentucky Counties Get Water, Sewer Improvement Grants
Five Kentucky counties will be receiving grants to support water and sewer improvement projects.
Hamtramck in Detroit Area is Latest Facing Lead in Water
Another city in Michigan is providing residents with water filters after high lead counts were found in the city's drinking water.
3M, Alabama Communities Reach $98M Pollution Settlement
A settlement has been reached for the contamination of a chemical plant.
Hearings Set in WVa On Water Company Rate Hike Requests
A public hearing will take place in West Virginia to discuss proposed rate increases for West Virginia American Water Co.
In South Texas, Aging Water System Meets Growing Population
Aging water systems in South Texas may not hold up against the area's growing population.
With Virus Cases Down, Florida Cities Resume Usual Water Use
Orlando residents can resume normal water use after a decline in virus cases.
Nevada City Proposes Monthly Utility Fee for Stormwater Projects
The city of Reno proposes a new utility fee to help pay for stormwater projects that will cost the city over $400 million.
Boil Water Order Ends In Wichita
A boil water order in Kansas' largest city has ended after a large main break affected the city's water.
UN Report Warns of Global Water Crisis Amid Climate Change
The United Nations reports that natural disasters are expected to worsen due to climate change.
Homeowners Combat Droughts with Water Made from Air
Many California residents are using machines that create water from air as an alternative solution while the state faces severe droughts.
City in Michigan Urged to Use Bottled Water Due to Lead Risk
Benton Harbor residents were told by the state to only used bottled water for cooking and drinking because of high levels of lead in the water system.
Judge: Army Corps Must Review Decision on Indiana Dairy Farm
Residents of an Indiana town are accusing a dairy farm of violating the Clean Water Act.
Mississippi City Increases Water and Sewer Rates More Than 16%
A Mississippi city will see a significant increase in water and sewer bills to pay loans from the state.
Public Meeting on ANR’s Plans for COVID Relief Funding
A public meeting has been set for Oct. 7 to discuss funding for water infrastructure projects in Vermont.
- OSHA cites Florida contractors for trench safety violations at sewer and excavation sites
- Cadiz to reuse steel from terminated Keystone XL pipeline for California groundwater project
- Lynchburg, Va., breaks ground on largest-ever Blackwater CSO tunnel project
- Biden-Harris administration invests $849 million in aging water infrastructure, drought resilience
- The EPA announces $6.2 billion in funding for Iowa and Kansas water infrastructure