Water
Red Tide Limits Harvesting at Aquatic Farms in Tampa Bay
Red tide blooms caused by wastewater containments are impacting water quality in Tampa Bay.
Missouri River Winter Water Release Expected to be Minimum
Missouri River is experiencing a severe drought so officials are redirecting water flow to raise levels in some areas.
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.
Vermont Invites Public to Help with Wetlands Mapping
Vermont is inviting the public to take part in the state's mapping of wetlands through an online platform.
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.
Flushable Wipes and Other Items Clogged Anchorage Sewage System
Flushable wipes and other items have clogged Anchorage's city sewer system.
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.
- Glenfarne Alaska LNG targets late-2026 construction start for 807-mile pipeline project
- U.S. water reuse boom to fuel $47 billion in infrastructure spending through 2035
- $2.3 billion approved to construct 236-mile Texas-to-Gulf gas pipeline
- Major water pipe break in Puerto Rico hits over 165,000 customers
- Potomac River Tunnel project enters construction phase beneath Washington, D.C.
- Pennsylvania American Water launches interactive map to identify, replace lead water service lines
- Trump's tariffs drive $33 million cost increase for Cincinnati sewer project
- Utah city launches historic $70 million tunnel project using box jacking under active rail line
- Tulsa residents warned after sewer lines damaged by boring work
- Fatal trench collapse halts sewer construction in Massachusetts; two workers hospitalized