Water Inspection
EPA lifts emergency order on Flint, Mich., water, restoring standard lead monitoring
The EPA has lifted its 2016 emergency order on Flint, Mich.’s drinking water, citing full compliance with federal lead standards. City officials vow continued investment in water safety and infrastructure.
Zeldin’s EPA moves to shield utilities, shift PFAS costs to polluters
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has announced new steps to tackle PFAS contamination, including testing, discharge limits, and a liability framework to hold polluters accountable.
Aqua Pennsylvania to install PFAS treatment, replace over 200 lead lines in multiple counties
Aqua Pennsylvania will install PFAS treatment systems and replace over 200 lead service lines across several counties as part of its ongoing water quality upgrades, with completion expected by 2026.
EPA faces key decision on future of national PFAS drinking water limits
The EPA is expected to decide soon whether to uphold strict PFAS drinking water limits challenged by utilities, with millions of Americans' water protections hanging in the balance.
Clock ticking on Canandaigua, N.Y., plan to remove toxic chemicals from water
Senator Schumer is urging the EPA to end delays and approve $1.75 million in funding for Canandaigua, N.Y.'s drinking water upgrade. The project, vital for 40,000 residents in Ontario and Wayne counties, targets harmful DBP chemicals linked to cancer and organ damage.
Scranton, Pa., water mains to be replaced in Abington upgrade project
Pennsylvania American Water will begin replacing over 3,500 feet of aging water mains in the Abingtons, part of a broader effort to improve service and modernize infrastructure.
PFAS contamination detected in groundwater system on Hawaiʻi’s most populated island
The Honolulu Board of Water Supply (BWS) has detected PFAS chemicals in water samples from the Hōʻaeʻae Wells Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) Treatment Facility, which serves the Waipahu ʻEwa Waiʻanae water system on Oʻahu.
Lummus launches new tech for PFAS detection, destruction
Lummus Technology has announced the successful startup and operation of its per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) destruction demonstration unit. This technology helps industrial and municipal water and wastewater operators destroy PFAS compounds from their water supplies, which in turn, safeguards public health and the environment.
Texas lawmakers propose billions for water infrastructure overhaul
A key proposal, Senate Bill 7, would fund new water sources such as desalination and aquifer storage rather than relying on groundwater transfers from rural areas to cities.
Atlanta mayor unveils 20-year water overhaul plan after series of major main breaks
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens has unveiled a sweeping, multibillion-dollar initiative to overhaul the city’s deteriorating water system over the next two decades.
Alaska’s infrastructure grade rises to ‘C’, but water and energy still lag
The ASCE has released its 2025 Report Card for Alaska’s Infrastructure, raising the state’s overall grade to a ‘C’—an improvement from the ‘C-’ it received in 2021. However, key sectors like drinking water, wastewater, and energy continue to struggle, receiving some of the lowest grades.
Fla. Senator’s bill aims to mitigate flooding by requiring storm drain inspections
According to ABC Action News, Florida state senator Danny Burgess has proposed a bill that would require stormwater drain inspections ahead of storm season in an effort to mitigate flooding.
Texas infrastructure stuck at ‘C’ as energy, water systems struggle
The Texas Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has given the state’s infrastructure a cumulative grade of ‘C’ in its 2025 Texas Infrastructure Report Card—unchanged from 2021.
Wisconsin to invest $145 million in PFAS cleanup for municipal water systems
Gov. Tony Evers has announced a $145 million initiative as part of his 2025-27 Executive Budget to combat PFAS contamination, protect families from harmful water pollutants, and improve access to clean drinking water across Wisconsin.
League City, Texas, allocates $184 million for water system upgrades
League City is investing $184.42 million in water system improvements and $123.68 million in wastewater upgrades as part of its FY2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
Newark resolves water crisis with service line replacement program
(UI) — As evidence mounted in the 1970s and 1980s about the detrimental effects of lead on the nervous system, Congress banned the use of lead in water pipes in 1986. By 1991, federal regulators began requiring water authorities to monitor lead levels in drinking water.
Trump order halts EPA’s proposed limits on PFAS discharges
The Office of Management and Budget withdrew the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed rule on Clean Water Act Effluent Limitations Guidelines (ELG) and Standards for PFAS Manufacturers on Jan. 21.
New York state approves $273 million for local water infrastructure improvements
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that the Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors has approved $273 million in financial assistance for water infrastructure improvements across New York.
Pennsylvania American Water begins $1.3 million water line project in Ashley
Pennsylvania American Water has begun a $1.3 million project to upgrade more than 5,000 feet of aging water main in Ashley, Pennsylvania.
Georgetown, S.C., sues Fiber Industries over PFAS contamination in water supply
The lawsuit alleges these "forever chemicals" have infiltrated Georgetown's water and wastewater systems, requiring substantial upgrades to the city’s legacy treatment facilities, which cannot remove PFAS.
Montana’s drinking water earns ‘C’ while stormwater rated ‘D’ by engineering group
Montana’s infrastructure received a cumulative grade of C- in the 2024 Report Card for Montana’s Infrastructure, released by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). The report highlights the challenges posed by aging systems, severe weather, and rapid population growth, affecting critical sectors like stormwater, energy, and broadband.
Biden-Harris administration invests $849 million in aging water infrastructure, drought resilience
The Biden-Harris administration has announced an $849 million investment to upgrade aging water delivery systems across the western United States, aiming to bolster drought resilience and improve water infrastructure.
Millions in the U.S. exposed to PFAS-contaminated groundwater, USGS finds
An estimated 71 to 95 million people across the Lower 48 states—more than 20% of the U.S. population—may rely on groundwater containing detectable levels of PFAS for their drinking water, according to a recent U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) study published on Oct. 24.
EPA launches initiative to combat PFAS in drinking water systems in disadvantaged communities
The initiative, part of the EPA's Water Technical Assistance (WaterTA) program, will provide no-cost technical assistance to help public drinking-water systems in 200 communities over the next three years.
McCarthy-Jacobs JV to expand groundwater desalination in Southern California
The project includes constructing new groundwater extraction wells and raw water pipelines to support the expanded desalter's operations.
California American Water replaces 3,000 feet of 100-year-old pipes in Carmel, boosting service and safety
California American Water has completed its water main replacement project on Dolores Street in Carmel, upgrading nearly 3,000 feet of 100-year-old pipes to enhance service reliability and safety.
Jacobs advances LA groundwater replenishment with new basin project
The basins will ensure a steady supply of treated water, which will be purified for reuse in groundwater replenishment. The basins are a key component of the Los Angeles Groundwater Replenishment Project, which is essential to increasing the city’s sustainable water supply.
EPA announces $3.6 billion investment in water infrastructure
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $3.6 billion in funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) to upgrade water infrastructure and ensure community safety.
EPA partners with Franklin Park, Ill., to speed up lead pipe replacement
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a new partnership with the Village of Franklin Park, Illinois, to help identify and replace lead drinking water pipes.
New York awards $435 million to boost water infrastructure across state
The grants, awarded by the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC), will back projects totaling over $1 billion. These initiatives will enhance water and wastewater systems, protect drinking water, and improve community resilience.
- Authorities investigating trench collapse that killed worker in Ashburn, Va.
- NTSB publishes preliminary report on fatal gas pipeline explosion in Lexington, Mo.
- OSHA fines Calif. company for violations that led to fatal trench collapse
- Mass. governor slams Trump for ‘dangerous delay’ of $50 million in lead pipe replacement funds
- Ditch Witch West sells first Bulldog trencher to speed up undergrounding work along West Coast
- Maryland lawmakers push to curb BGE pipeline spending, citing safety and cost concerns
- Charlottesville, Va., to begin work on 24-inch water line for Rivanna River crossing
- Mass. governor slams Trump for ‘dangerous delay’ of $50 million in lead pipe replacement funds
- City of Albuquerque halts fiber optic construction in response to damage, complaints
- Pasadena, Calif., undergrounding project could take 500 years to finish