Water Asset Management
Utah Governor Calls for Reduced Water Usage Amid Drought
The governor of Utah urges state residents and businesses to reduce their water usage due to drought.
Arizona Ends Use of Water Plant Due to Contamination Risk
A Tuscan water treatment plant has suspended use after the discovery of contaminated groundwater.
EPA Restoring State and Tribal Power to Protect Waterways
The Environmental Protection Agency is restoring a rule that provides states and Native American tribes the authority to pipelines that may pollute waterways.
Houston Area Getting Little of $1B in Harvey Flood Aid
Houston area will only be getting a small portion of the $1 billion federal funding awarded to Texas.
Pennsylvania American Water Completes Acquisition of Royersford Borough Wastewater System
Pennsylvania American Water acquired the Royersford Borough Wastewater system to expand services.
A Bird Flies to Map Aquifers Across Seven States
A low-flying helicopter called a bird will be mapping aquifers in several states.
Michigan City to Resume Water Shutoffs Halted by Pandemic
Water shutoffs will resume for Saginaw, Michigan residents after over a year of shut off suspensions.
Reiss Engineering and CHA Consulting Now CHA
CHA Consulting acquired Reiss Engineering and rebranded its name to CHA.
Some New Mexico Farms Apply for Pilot Project to Save Water
Some farms in New Mexico applied for a program that will pay them not to plant their crops to save water.
A California City Launches Smart City Energy and Water Savings Program with ENGIE North America
The City of Milpitas began an energy and water savings program that will upgrade utility infrastructure.
Bill on Thresholds for Chemicals in Drinking Water Advances
A bill that wants to establish maximum contaminant levels in drinking water advances to the House for approval.
Broken Well Fixed; 500 Minnesota Homes Have Water Again
Homes in Golden Valley, Minn. now have water again after the city's well was fixed.
Water Management Course Set for US, European Grad Students
A new grant funds a two-week water management graduate course in the Netherlands for U.S. and European students to attend.
Water Crisis ‘Couldn’t Be Worse’ on Oregon-California Border
The drought along the California-Oregon border became worse after federal regulators shut off irrigation last week to farmers.
Flint Business Owner Sentenced for Dumping Waste into Sewers
A business owner in Flint, Michigan was sentenced for illegally dumping millions of gallons of liquid landfill over the course of several years.
Louisiana City Kicks Off $36 Million Drinking Water Renovation
Shreveport, Louisiana starts its $36 million drinking water renovation to improve the city's overall infrastructure.
Resort Wants to Use Treated Wastewater to Supplement Snow
A ski resort in Montana wants to turn sewage into snow for ski slopes which raises questions among wastewater treatment leaders.
Excavation Complete on NEBT Project in Washington, D.C.
The excavation of a $580 million project in Washington, D.C. is now complete.
EPA: Jackson Water Safe to Drink, Despite System Problems
The Environmental Protection Agency say Jackson, Mis. residents are cleared to drink city water but the system still needs improvements.
EPA Awards Grants for Beach Water Monitoring, Notifications
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will be awarding grants for beach water monitoring in Washington, Oregon and Alaska.
Sinkhole Drains Much of the Water Out of St. Louis-Area Lake
A massive sinkhole in a man-made lake in Missouri has resulted in a significant drop in water levels.
Idaho Eyes Sewer, Water, Broadband with Federal Rescue Money
Idaho will receive $1.1 billion in the latest round of coronavirus relief money which will go toward water, sewer and broadband infrastructure in the state.
8 Years After Sandy, $230M New Jersey Flood Plan Gets Kickoff
A $230M flood plan will soon be underway in Hoboken, NJ.
South Dakota City Approves Study on Transporting Missouri River Water
A city in northeastern South Dakota approves a study to possibly bring water from the Missouri River into the city's water treatment system.
Dayton Sues Air Base, Defense Department for Water Pollution
The city of Dayton sues for water contaminants that entered into the city's drinking water.
Jackson Lifts Boil-Water Order After Treatment Plant Fire
Jackson, Mississippi lifts its boil-water notice after a water treatment plant experienced an electrical fire causing water pressure to drop.
Brazil Privatizes Rio de Janeiro’s Water, Sewage Utility
Rio de Janeiro has decided to privatize its water and sewage utility after failing to fix systems.
Arizona Farmers to Bear Brunt of Cuts From Colorado River
A water shortage in Arizona is taking a massive hit on businesses that need the supply to fuel their business.
California Senate Proposes to Spend $3.4B on Drought
The California Senate proposed to spend $3.4 billion to provide assistance for a massive drought.
Water System Link Comes After State Curbs Pumping from Wells
A Charleston suburb has plans to build another connection to Charleston's water system to expand the available water supply.
- DeLa Express seeks FERC approval for Permian-to-Louisiana gas pipeline project
- Hudson Tunnel Project set to generate 95,000 jobs during construction phase, report says
- OSHA penalizes Houston contractor over safety violations resulting in worker's death
- Fiber infrastructure has no known expiration date, Fiber Broadband Association research concludes
- Damage prevention and safety: Turning awareness into action