Water Asset Management
Georgia governor awards $422M for water and sewer projects
The governor of Georgia awards $422 million from COVID-19 relief funds to focus on water and wastewater projects in rural areas.
Federal auditors probe EPA handling of city’s lead-tainted water
An investigation was announced of how the government handled lead contamination in Benton Harbor, Michigan.
New Jersey American Water launches interactive webpage to educate about lead service lines
New Jersey American Water launches an interactive map and webpage to help educate customers about lead service lines.
Michigan counties form water infrastructure partnership
Three Michigan counties near Detroit agreed to establish a group to tackle water infrastructure challenges.
Kentucky county’s troubled water district increasing rates
Frankfort county in Kentucky will be increasing water bills beginning in April.
Hercules introduces Shutout manhole lubricant, sealant
A new product called, Shutout, prevents inflow and lubricates manhole covers for easier removal.
Marijuana bill spurs water rights debate in arid New Mexico
A new bill causes debates over water rights requirements and the illegal use of water.
Mississippi replaces faulty water meters in Jackson
Jackson officials try to correct a problem with the water system by replacing the water meters.
Officials OK water in Hawaii neighborhood after leak
Water is safe to drink for residents of a Pearl Harbor neighborhood over two months after a leak from a Navy storage tank contaminated the area's water supply.
Indiana steel mill agrees to pay $3M, improve wastewater system
ArcelorMittal USA agrees to pay $3 million and improve the company's wastewater system more than two years after discharge killed fish and closed beaches.
IAEA reviews water release from damaged Japan nuclear plant
A team reviews Japan's plan to begin releasing treated radioactive water into the sea.
Kentucky receives $4M for water projects
Hardin County receives $4 million to upgrade aging water and wastewater systems.
Trial will test contractors' liability for Flint water crisis
Jury selection will begin for a trial to determine if engineering contractors bear responsibility for lead-contaminated water in Flint.
South Carolina Senate to discuss aid for water, fiber upgrades
The South Carolina Senate will debate how to allocate federal spending money with proposed spending for water, sewer, and broadband upgrades.
Austin’s water director resigns after another boil order
The water director in Austin, TX resigns after employee mistakes cause a boil water notice for three days.
EU slams plan to expand water use near Spain’s Doñana park
The European Union criticizes a plan to expand irrigation rights for farmers near wetlands in Spain because it will endanger wildlife in the area.
Nebraska regulators endorse $500M proposed Colorado canal
Regulators in Nebraska endorse a proposed canal in Colorado to increase water supply to the state's residents.
Water main break in Pennsylvania causes flooding and evacuations
A water main break in Philadelphia sent water gushing into the streets and some basements of the southwest section of the city.
Mississippi ex-employee pleads guilty to taking water payment money
A small-town Mississippi ex-employee pleads guilty to taking money from the town's water department.
A $65M settlement is approved for polluted water lawsuit
A New York judge approved a settlement with three companies over water supply contamination.
U.S. Navy faces poisonous leak crisis in Hawaii's water supply
Over 5,900 Hawaii residents, many who are military families, are sick due to a poisonous leak that was caused by a Navy fuel tank.
Biden solicitor swings mineral rights title back to tribes
A released memorandum states that the mineral rights under the original Missouri River riverbed belong to a North Dakota tribal nation.
Idaho plan seeks $300 million for water treatment systems
Idaho officials propose $300 million to upgrade drinking water and wastewater treatment systems across the state.
New Mexico governor appoints new water official
The governor of New Mexico has appointed a new water official to oversee water rights and serve as the secretary of the Interstate Stream Commission.
Port on Columbia River appeals $1.3M contamination fine
A port along the Columbia River is facing wastewater violations for contaminating groundwater.
Restoration crews face setbacks to restore Jackson water
Water restoration crews faced setbacks causing many Jackson residents to have little to no water pressure for more than a week.
US pushes for better tap water but must win over wary public
Many residents of Flint are still skeptical of water due to distrust in officials.
Alabama lawmakers approve $700M plan for relief funds
Lawmakers in Alabama have given the final approval for relief funds that will go toward broadband, water and sewer projects and healthcare reimbursements.
Jackson struggles with aging water system
Mississippi's capital city of Jackson faces unreliable water problems due to its aging water system.
EPA acts to curb air, water pollution in poor communities
The EPA announced enforcement actions to address air pollution, unsafe drinking water and other problems afflicting minority communities in three Gulf Coast states.
- DeLa Express seeks FERC approval for Permian-to-Louisiana gas pipeline project
- OSHA penalizes Houston contractor over safety violations resulting in worker's death
- Fiber infrastructure has no known expiration date, Fiber Broadband Association research concludes
- Nevada OSHA fines Elon Musk's Boring Company over safety violations in Vegas tunnel project
- Damage prevention and safety: Turning awareness into action
- Ditch Witch 1030
- Michigan lawmakers introduce bills to create septic codes throughout the state
- Indiana American Water to gain 8,000 water customers with Silver Creek Water acquisition
- Arkansas governor allocates $42 million for water infrastructure projects
- Federal judge finds Flint, Mich, in contempt over lead water pipe crisis