Water Asset Management
Farm groups stymie reorganization of Kansas water programs
Kansas agriculture groups blocked a bipartisan proposal to tie a big increase in funding for water conservation programs to a reorganization of state and local agencies that regulate water use.
PSC approves WV water utility surcharge for improvements
West Virginia American Water’s request for a surcharge for infrastructure improvements has been approved by the state Public Service Commission.
Arizona releases plan to boost water supplies
The governor of Arizona releases a plan to create a state agency that will focus on boosting the water supply to secure the state's water future.
Even in water-rich Michigan, no guarantee of enough for all
High water demands could cause water shortages despite being near a major water source.
West Virginia panel approves water, sewer rate increase
Customers of West Virginia American Water Company will see a rate increase in water and sewer services.
Southeast Louisiana residents on boil water notice
St. John the Baptist Parish is on boil water notice due to a water main break.
Wisconsin officials adopt PFAS standards for drinking, surface waters
Officials adopted Wisconsin’s first limits on so-called “forever chemicals” in drinking and surface water.
Amid California droughts, US won't give water to farmers
Federal officials said they won’t deliver any water to farmers in California's major agricultural region which will force farmers to plant fewer crops.
Former Alabama water manager arrested on theft charges
A former manager of a Mobile-area water system was arrested on theft charges after authorities conducted a search amid allegations workers had used company money for lavish personal spending.
New Hampshire reaches $25M settlement with Monsanto over water pollution
New Hampshire reaches a settlement with Monsanto over widespread PCB pollution in waterways throughout the state.
U.S. Gov funds $1.7B for 16 tribal water settlements
The Biden administration will use $1.7 billion to fund 16 tribal water rights settlements, U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland announced.
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.
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- Faulconer Construction begins rock blasting for water pipeline project in Charlottesville, Va.
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