Water Asset Management
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.
Construction Begins to Improve Water Quality of Los Angeles River and Arroyo Seco
Construction for a $13 million California water quality improvement project begins.
New Mexico Droughts Test Centuries-Old Water Traditions
Traditions surrounding water irrigation systems in New Mexico are challenged by severe droughts.
- Three Houston workers killed by hydrogen sulfide leak during sewer repair
- Trump's tariffs drive $33 million cost increase for Cincinnati sewer project
- TxDOT advances massive drainage tunnel beneath I-35 in Austin
- Funding approved for $1.3 billion, 60-mile water reuse system in southern Utah
- Is the Boring Company tunneling blind in Nashville? Experts warn rock tests fall short