Water
Grant Awarded to EPCOR to Build Reclaimed Water Pipeline
EPCOR USA had received a grant to build a reclaimed water pipeline in Arizona.
Agreement Reached to Purchase a Pennsylvania Municipal Wastewater System
Aqua Pennsylvania has reached an agreement to purchase a municipal wastewater system.
Businessman Pleads Guilty to Illegal Wastewater Dumping
The owner of Rebel High Velocity Sewer Services pleads guilty to illegally dumping more than 3 million gallons of wastewater into the Jackson, Mississippi sewer system.
Georgia Signs Contract to Pull Disputed Water from Lake
Georgia signed an agreement to discontinue the use of Lake Lanier for drinking water.
Honolulu Flood Project Estimated to Double in Cost to $650M
A flood prevention project in Honolulu could potentially double in cost after a financial analysis.
Baltimore Will Not Privatize Troubled Water Meter System
Baltimore mayor is reversing the decision to outsource the city's water meter program to a private company.
Judge Grants Preliminary Approval to $641M Flint Water Deal
Thousands of Flint residents affected by water contamination can participate in a settlement with the state of $641 million.
Navajo Nation Reached Settlements Over Mine Spill
The Navajo Nation reached a settlement with New Mexico over a mine spill that resulted in the contamination of rivers in three states.
Presidential Permit Allows Trans-Border Crossing of Hydropower Transmission Line for Canada to the U.S.
A new hydropower transmission line has been approved to extend from Canada to the U.S.
Debates Escalate After Officials Charged Over Flint Water Crisis
Debates rise after a former Michigan health official was charged with involuntary manslaughter along with eight others who were faced with a variety of charges regarding the Flint water crisis.
Badger Meter Expands Water Quality Offering With Acquisition of Analytical Technology
Badger Meter's acquisition of Analytical Technology will expand the company's water quality offering.
Indiana Communities Receiving Water Infrastructure Grants
Twelve Indiana Communities were granted $8 million to improve wastewater systems.
Critics Say EPA Allowing More Time to Fix Lead-Tainted Water
The country's 29-year-old framework to eliminate toxic lead from drinking water has changed but critics say the new rule gives utilities more time to replace old pipes.
Oklahoma Grants $205 Million for Kaw Lake Water Supply Project
The Enid Municipal Authority was approved for funding from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to improve the Authority's water infrastructure.
Lawmakers Approved Flint Water Settlement Borrowing Plan
A plan to borrow $600 million to finance the settlement with Flint residents has been approved.
Colorado Activates Municipal Drought Response Plan as 2021 Water Forecast Darkens
Colorado prepares for a dry season approaching in 2021.
Aegion Corp. Plans to Focus on Municipal Wastewater and Drinking Water Markets
Aegion Corporation plans to divest the Company’s Energy Services segment to focus on wastewater and drinking water markets.
Louisiana Flood Protection Project to Begin Construction
Construction on a new flood protection project in Louisiana will begin next year.
$600M Will be Borrowed by Michigan for Flint Water Settlement
Michigan will borrow $600M for the settlement with Flint residents over water crisis.
New Collaboration Explores Development of Recycled Water Project
A new partnership explores development of a drought-proof water supply in the Colorado River Basin.
Next Phase of Delta Conveyance Project is Funded by Metropolitan Board
Metropolitan Water District voted unanimously to fund part of the Delta Conveyance Project in California.
Flint Makes Strides to End Water Crisis
Flint has taken significant steps to end the water crisis that began in 2014.
Wastewater Spills into Puget Sound After Operating Error
Wastewater flowed into Puget Sound after an operating error.
New Mexico to Require Details of Water for Oil Well Drilling
A new requirement orders New Mexico oil and gas operators to report the amount and quality of water used to drill wells.
Pittsburgh Agency Admits Pumping Sludge into Allegheny River For Seven Years
The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority has admitted to illegally pumping sludge into the Allegheny River for seven years.
FERC Wants One-Year Limit on State Consideration of Water Quality Permits
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission plans to apply the new Federal Clean Water Act requirement to transmission pipelines.
Michigan Governor Announces $500 Million Water Infrastructure Plan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has announced a $500 million plan to upgrade drinking water and wastewater infrastructure in Michigan.
Northwest Pipe Company to Supply N.C. Water Transmission Line
Northwest Pipe Company announced that it has been selected to provide steel water pipe for the Yadkin Regional Water Supply Project in North Carolina.
Flint Water Lawsuit Proposes $642 Million Settlement
A lawsuit in Flint, Michigan has proposed a settlement for $642 million on behalf of residents who were harmed by lead-tainted water.
Proposals for Pittsburgh Stormwater Management Master Plan Underway
A plan has been announced to release a Request for Proposals to develop a comprehensive stormwater master plan for Pittsburgh.
- Tunnel boring machine ‘Clack-A-Mole’ nears one-third completion in Oregon outfall project
- Texas A&M weighs underground transit plan with Elon Musk's Boring Co. to reduce campus traffic
- Lynchburg, Va., breaks ground on largest-ever Blackwater CSO tunnel project
- Wyo-Ben’s Max Gel, Max Bore HDD system boost drilling efficiency, performance
- Federal court halts permits for 32-mile Tennessee gas pipeline project
- Wisconsin proposes new PFAS drinking water standards to align with federal rules
- Elgin, Ill., joins EPA drinking water initiative to accelerate lead pipe replacement
- Dog River pipeline replacement in Oregon improves water supply with new HDPE pipe
- Leaking wastewater systems named top source of San Diego River contamination, study finds
- New Portable Welding System From Miller