Water Asset Management
South Carolina Governor Suggest $500M in Virus Money for Water, Sewer Work
South Carolina’s governor wants to put $500 million of federal COVID-19 relief money toward fixing and improving water systems across the state, with priority given to rural and smaller systems.
Judge Won’t Validate Water Deal for California Farm Supplier
A California judge has declined to validate a contract granting permanent access to federally controlled water for the nation’s largest agricultural water supplier, a move that means the U.S. government is not bound by terms of the deal.
Tennessee Woman Pleads Guilty to Falsifying Water Tests
A woman pleaded guilty to submitting false reports of wastewater cleanliness to state regulators.
Vermont Seeks Input on Clean Water Spending Priorities
Vermont officials are seeking input from residents regarding funds for state water pollution.
5 Kentucky Counties Get Water, Sewer Improvement Grants
Five Kentucky counties will be receiving grants to support water and sewer improvement projects.
Hamtramck in Detroit Area is Latest Facing Lead in Water
Another city in Michigan is providing residents with water filters after high lead counts were found in the city's drinking water.
3M, Alabama Communities Reach $98M Pollution Settlement
A settlement has been reached for the contamination of a chemical plant.
Hearings Set in WVa On Water Company Rate Hike Requests
A public hearing will take place in West Virginia to discuss proposed rate increases for West Virginia American Water Co.
In South Texas, Aging Water System Meets Growing Population
Aging water systems in South Texas may not hold up against the area's growing population.
With Virus Cases Down, Florida Cities Resume Usual Water Use
Orlando residents can resume normal water use after a decline in virus cases.
Nevada City Proposes Monthly Utility Fee for Stormwater Projects
The city of Reno proposes a new utility fee to help pay for stormwater projects that will cost the city over $400 million.
Boil Water Order Ends In Wichita
A boil water order in Kansas' largest city has ended after a large main break affected the city's water.
UN Report Warns of Global Water Crisis Amid Climate Change
The United Nations reports that natural disasters are expected to worsen due to climate change.
Homeowners Combat Droughts with Water Made from Air
Many California residents are using machines that create water from air as an alternative solution while the state faces severe droughts.
City in Michigan Urged to Use Bottled Water Due to Lead Risk
Benton Harbor residents were told by the state to only used bottled water for cooking and drinking because of high levels of lead in the water system.
Judge: Army Corps Must Review Decision on Indiana Dairy Farm
Residents of an Indiana town are accusing a dairy farm of violating the Clean Water Act.
Mississippi City Increases Water and Sewer Rates More Than 16%
A Mississippi city will see a significant increase in water and sewer bills to pay loans from the state.
Public Meeting on ANR’s Plans for COVID Relief Funding
A public meeting has been set for Oct. 7 to discuss funding for water infrastructure projects in Vermont.
New Hampshire Town Receives $750k to Clean Wastewater Facility
Colebrook gets $750,000 to clean out its wastewater treatment facility for the first time in over 20 years.
NY Plastics Plant Settles Claim Over Polluted Drinking Water
A settlement was reached for a New York plastics plant that knowingly polluted well water chemicals.
Panel to Advise State on Reducing Lead in Drinking Water
Michigan officials are advising on how to reduce lead in drinking water.
Utah Drought Brings Scrutiny Over High Water Use, Low Rates
Low water rates have faced scrutiny in Utah because of high water use.
Regulators Warn of Dry Reservoirs and Restrictions in California
California regulators warned that water agencies may not get water until next year and may lead to water restrictions.
Former Utility Worker Accused of Water Tampering Changes Plea
Former water utility worker changes his plea to tampering with a public water system.
New York County Chooses Arcadis for Wastewater Plant Consolidation Project
Arcadis will be working with the Chemung County Sewer District to consolidate two wastewater treatment plants.
US Projections on Drought-Hit Colorado River Grow More Dire
Projections indicate that droughts for a Colorado River will increase.
Environmental Groups Petition EPA to Take Control of Texas Water Pollution System
Several environmental groups sent a petition to the EPA to take control over the Texas permitting system that controls water pollution in the state.
Lead Prompts Michigan to Provide Water, Filters to Benton Harbor
The state of Michigan is providing water and filters to the community of Benton Harbor after tests revealed high levels of lead in the water system.
$16B Plan to Ease Back Bay Flooding at NJ Shore Raises Concerns
A $16 billion plan to address back bay flooding raises concerns over where the water will go during storms.
EPA Rescinds Trump Era Clean Water Act Permit Requirements
The EPA is rescinding a guidance document issued by the Trump Administration in an effort to preserve clean water protections.
- TxDOT advances massive drainage tunnel beneath I-35 in Austin
- 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
- 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