Water
Water Technology Program Names Inaugural Class
Pipeline H2O, a new water technology commercialization program managed by The Hamilton Mill, has announced its first class of companies. Supported by a coalition of regional cities, utilities, universities, and startup organizations throughout the Greater Cincinnati region, Pipeline H2O’s goal is to..
Michigan City Accelerates Removal of Lead Pipes
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — The city of Kalamazoo has been accelerating the removal of remaining lead water pipes in the community since Flint’s crisis with lead-tainted water emerged. The Kalamazoo Gazette reports (http://bit.ly/2jonq3V ) Kalamazoo started removing lead service lines in 1992 and this ..
Wisconsin Town Faces Scrutiny Over Plans to Pipe Water From Lake Michigan
WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) — Waukesha officials are facing opposition for their plan to pipe in drinking water from Lake Michigan. The Great Lakes and Saint Lawrence Cities Initiative, a group of U.S. and Canadian mayors, has asked the Great Lakes Compact Council representing surrounding states for a rehe..
Sewer Break That Caused Sinkhole May Cost Michigan $100 Million
FRASER, Mich. (AP) — The cost to fix a broken sewer line that caused a football field-sized sinkhole north of Detroit is estimated at more than $78 million, Macomb County’s new public works chief says. The project’s cost could rise above $100 million if more work is done to improve the rest of the ..
New Jersey American Water Invests $5.8 Million to Upgrade Infrastructure
Beginning this month, New Jersey American Water will invest over $5.8 million in new water mains in its service areas in Morris, Somerset and Union Counties. The approximate 20,800 feet of new pipe replaces water main that was installed as far back as the 1920s. The aging water lines will be replace..
Flint, US Officials Say Water is Improving
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — Flint officials, along with Michigan and federal officials, say the most recent test results show the level of lead in the city’s water is dropping. Officials also told a town hall meeting Wednesday that chlorine residuals have become “excellent” and that bacteria issues have be..
Study Shows Feasibility of Large-Scale Regional Recycling Water Program
A new study has confirmed the feasibility of a proposed large-scale project to treat and purify wastewater and distribute it to groundwater basins across the region through a collaboration between the Metropolitan Water District and the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County. The conclusion of ..
Most Evacuated Due to Detroit-Area Sinkhole Allowed Home
FRASER, Mich. (AP) — Most residents evacuated following last month’s collapse of a massive sewage line that caused a football field-sized sinkhole in suburban Detroit have been allowed home. Twenty-two houses were affected by the sinkhole in Fraser, including three that were condemned. Officials ha..
SoCalGas to Use Fiber Optic Technology to Monitor Pipelines in Real Time
Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) will be one of the first natural gas utilities in the United States to incorporate innovative fiber-optic cable technology to detect impacts and leaks along its transmission and high-pressure pipeline system. The technology uses fiber-optic strands to tran..
New York Governor Unveils $2B Clean Water Infrastructure Act
New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced the Clean Water Infrastructure Act of 2017 to invest a record $2 billion in critical water infrastructure across the state. “Investing in water infrastructure is critical to fostering growth in our communities and our state,” Governor Cuomo said. “Thi..
New EPA Program Makes $1 Billion in Loans Available for Water Infrastructure Projects
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced the availability of up to $1 billion in credit assistance for water infrastructure projects under the new Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program. The WIFIA program will provide long-term, low-cost credit assistance in t..
Broken Sewer Line to Blame for Philadelphia Sinkhole
KENSINGTON (AP) — The Philadelphia Water Department is blaming a broken sewer line for the water main break that caused a large sinkhole to open and swallow two cars. It says over time, soil slowly eroded the aging system, causing a six-inch water line to shift and eventually break. That caused th..
Michigan Governor OKs Faster Lead Notification Requirements After Flint Water Crisis
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — More than 15 months after Flint’s water emergency broke open, Gov. Rick Snyder on Friday signed into law the first policy change stemming from the man-made crisis. The new law requires utilities to more quickly warn customers if there is too much lead in their water. The..
Sewer Line Collapse Forces Michigan Governor to Declare State of Emergency
FRASER, Mich. (AP) — Michigan’s governor has declared a state of emergency for a county north of Detroit following the collapse of a massive sewage line that — so far — has caused a football field-sized sinkhole. The disaster declaration was made Friday by Gov. Rick Snyder and makes state res..
Missouri PSC Sets Deadline for Proposed Water and Sewer System Sale
Lake Region Water & Sewer Co. and Camden County Public Water Supply District Number Four have filed a joint application with the Missouri Public Service Commission seeking authorization for Camden County to acquire Lake Region’s existing water and sewer assets. Applications to intervene and partici..
Obama Administration Aids Giant California Water Project
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The outgoing Obama administration on Wednesday tried to nudge forward Gov. Jerry Brown’s proposal to build two giant north-south water tunnels for California. In an executive order, U.S. Interior Secretary Sally Jewell directed federal wildlife officials on Wednesday to release..
Company Increases Use of Drones to Inspect Electric Transmission Lines
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Westar Energy is increasing the use of drones for such things as inspecting equipment, navigating remote areas and managing some emergencies, as the utility tries to improve safety and efficiency while also saving money, company officials said. Westar and Kansas State University..
American Water and New Jersey Village Begin Water Partnership
The Township of South Orange Village and American Water, the nation’s largest publicly traded water and wastewater utility company, have formed a new partnership to deliver clean water to residents and businesses in South Orange, N.J. The long-term partnership consists of a 30-year water sales agre..
Pennsylvania American Water Acquires Scranton Wastewater System
Pennsylvania American Water, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Water, has completed the acquisition of the wastewater system assets of the Scranton Sewer Authority (SSA). The purchase price is approximately $195 million. The newly acquired system provides wastewater service to approximately 31,..
Pennsylvania Water Utility to Replace Lines Amid Elevated Lead Levels
YORK, Pa. (AP) — A central Pennsylvania water utility says it plans to replace all the lead lines it owns after tests found elevated levels of lead in drinking water. The York Dispatch (http://bit.ly/2isbDhT ) reports that York Water Co. found six of the 50 buildings it tested had lead concentratio..
More Charges Filed in Flint Water Crisis Probe
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — More charges have been filed by Michigan’s attorney general in the investigation into the lead-tainted water crisis in Flint, Michigan, including against two former state-appointed emergency managers. Attorney General Bill Schuette on Tuesday charged former emergency manag..
New Jersey American Water Investing $2.7 Million in Infrastructure Improvements
New Jersey American Water is investing more than $2.7 million for new water mains throughout Burlington and Camden Counties. The work will be completed by December 31 and the 14,000 feet of new pipe replaces water main that was installed as far back as the early 1900s. The aging water lines will be ..
Report: Future of Water and Wastewater Pipe Market Looks Bright
According to a new market report published by Lucintel, the future of the water and wastewater pipe market looks promising with opportunities in the potable water pipe, wastewater pipe, and irrigation pipe applications. The global water and wastewater pipe market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 5% ..
Corpus Christi Lifts Water Ban
HOUSTON (AP) — A nearly four-day ban on drinking the water in Corpus Christi, Texas, was lifted on Sunday after test results showed no contamination due to a chemical leak, the city’s mayor announced. Mayor Dan McQueen said residents could resume using the city’s water supply for drinking, bathing ..
Report: Corpus Christi Chemical Leak Reported Week Before Public Was Warned
DALLAS (AP) — A chemical leak from an asphalt plant that led Corpus Christi officials to warn residents this week not to drink the water was apparently reported a week earlier, according to an email from a state environmental official that was obtained Friday. The internal email sent Wednesda..
House GOP Closes Flint Water Crisis Investigation
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional Republicans quietly closed a year-long investigation into Flint, Michigan’s crisis over lead in its drinking water, faulting both state officials and the Environmental Protection Agency for contamination that has affected nearly 100,000 residents. In letters ..
Corpus Christi Awaits State Test Results on Drinking Water
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) — Officials in Corpus Christi released few details Friday on a suspected chemical leak into the Texas city’s public water system as they awaited test results from the state to determine whether the water was safe to consume. Mayor Dan McQueen said at a news briefing..
Fitch Ratings: U.S. Water and Sewer Outlook Stable Despite Uncertain Regulatory Environment
Fitch Ratings has released the “2017 Outlook: Water and Sewer Sector.” According to the report, the 2017 rating for the municipal water and sewer sector is Stable. “Despite significant news this year related to lead water service lines in Flint, MI, the municipal water and sewer industry is otherwi..
West Virginia Gets Grants for Water, Sewer Projects
CHARLESTON (AP) — Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has announced $12 million in federal grants for 12 water and sewer projects, including $1.3 million to help replace a sewer system in McDowell County that allows raw discharges into the Clear Fork River. Others include $1.5 million for Cairo’s repair of..
University of Michigan, Google Create Flint Water Crisis App
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — The University of Michigan and Google have teamed up to create an app and website aimed at helping Flint residents and officials deal with the lead-contaminated water crisis. Mywater-Flint was developed by computer science researchers at the university’s Flint and Ann Arbor camp..
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