Water Asset Management
New Hampshire Town Receives $750k to Clean Wastewater Facility
Colebrook gets $750,000 to clean out its wastewater treatment facility for the first time in over 20 years.
NY Plastics Plant Settles Claim Over Polluted Drinking Water
A settlement was reached for a New York plastics plant that knowingly polluted well water chemicals.
Panel to Advise State on Reducing Lead in Drinking Water
Michigan officials are advising on how to reduce lead in drinking water.
Utah Drought Brings Scrutiny Over High Water Use, Low Rates
Low water rates have faced scrutiny in Utah because of high water use.
Regulators Warn of Dry Reservoirs and Restrictions in California
California regulators warned that water agencies may not get water until next year and may lead to water restrictions.
Former Utility Worker Accused of Water Tampering Changes Plea
Former water utility worker changes his plea to tampering with a public water system.
New York County Chooses Arcadis for Wastewater Plant Consolidation Project
Arcadis will be working with the Chemung County Sewer District to consolidate two wastewater treatment plants.
US Projections on Drought-Hit Colorado River Grow More Dire
Projections indicate that droughts for a Colorado River will increase.
Environmental Groups Petition EPA to Take Control of Texas Water Pollution System
Several environmental groups sent a petition to the EPA to take control over the Texas permitting system that controls water pollution in the state.
Lead Prompts Michigan to Provide Water, Filters to Benton Harbor
The state of Michigan is providing water and filters to the community of Benton Harbor after tests revealed high levels of lead in the water system.
$16B Plan to Ease Back Bay Flooding at NJ Shore Raises Concerns
A $16 billion plan to address back bay flooding raises concerns over where the water will go during storms.
EPA Rescinds Trump Era Clean Water Act Permit Requirements
The EPA is rescinding a guidance document issued by the Trump Administration in an effort to preserve clean water protections.
Construction Begins to Improve Water Quality of Los Angeles River and Arroyo Seco
Construction for a $13 million California water quality improvement project begins.
New Mexico Droughts Test Centuries-Old Water Traditions
Traditions surrounding water irrigation systems in New Mexico are challenged by severe droughts.
Arizona Utility: Really Wet Summer Follows Very Dry Winter
PHOENIX (AP) — The second-driest winter on record in the Salt River Project’s watershed was followed by a monsoon that the water and power utility said was the second-wettest since it started keeping records nearly 110 years ago. The 2021 monsoon provided nearly 250,000 acre-feet (80 billion gallon..
Springfield Water Commission Receives $250M EPA Loan
The city of Springfield received a $250 million federal infrastructure loan to improve water quality and reliability.
NW Indiana Launches Water Main Replacement Project
An Indiana utility is beginning a project to replace 11 miles of aging water pipes.
Advocacy Groups Seek Federal Help With Lead in Michigan City's Water
Groups seek federal help to provide safe drinking water in Benton Harbor where there are high levels of lead in the water system.
Civil Engineers Release South Carolina’s State Infrastructure Report
Civil Engineers gave South Carolina an overall grade of a "D+" on its state infrastructure report card.
Michigan Governor Proposes $200M to Replace Lead Water Pipes
The governor of Michigan has proposed a plan to replace lead water pipes across the state.
New Sensors Show Real-Time Chicago River Quality
Sensors placed along the Chicago River will provide data for real-time water quality reports.
Risks Ease from Gas Leak but People Still Out of Homes
A gas leak in a Michigan sewer system has caused some residents to voluntarily leave while the system is under repair.
Rains from Fred Force Shutdown of Asheville Water Source
The rainfall from a tropical depression last month forced the shutdown of a water treatment plant in Asheville, NC.
Judge Approves Settlement with US Steel Over 2017 Spill
An Indiana federal judge had approved a settlement for a 2017 wastewater spill from US Steel.
Wisconsin Well Water Fight Could Land in Court
A citizen group in Wisconsin is pushing back against a company that wants to sell bottled water from a well near Lake Superior.
$3M Awarded to Kentucky City for Wastewater Treatment Plants
A Kentucky city received $3 million for wastewater treatment upgrades.
Water Ruling Reinstates Federal Protections Over Some Waterways
A federal judge in Arizona tossed a Trump-era rule that eliminates federal protections for some waterways.
More Than 7 Years Later, California Voters Still Wait on Water Projects
Proposed water projects were delayed while droughts have become worse in California.
Louisiana Communities Face Severe Flooding After Hurricane Ida
Over 400,000 residents of Louisiana are without water service and over 300,000 additional residents are on boil=warer notice after Hurricane Ida blew through the region.
Missouri River Ruling Favors North Dakota Water Project
A judge has rejected a lawsuit seeking to end a project that would supply water from the Missouri River to North Dakota.
- 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