Water Asset Management
Second High Court Hearing for Florida-Georgia Water War
The Supreme Court is hearing a long-running dispute between Florida and Georgia over water flows off of the Gulf of Mexico.
Southern Exposure: Cold Wreaks Havoc on Aging Waterworks
Frigid weather in the South has led to numerous issues within aging water systems in many cities.
Judge Needs More Time for Flint Water Case
A judge overseeing the Flint water case is struggling with how to best handle the case.
EPA Takes Action to Address PFAS in Drinking Water
The EPA is addressing polufluoralkyl substances in drinking water that can enter water supplies and impact communities.
In Mississippi, Louisiana, A Struggle for Water After Storms
Water is scarce after severe storms made way through Mississippi and Louisiana last week.
Georgia Pipeline Begins Serving Residents Who Fear Well Water
Some residents in a middle Georgia county believe that their wells are poisoned by coal ash will receive piped in water.
Cybersecurity Outline for Water Plants Issued by FBI
A plan to increase water treatment plant cybersecurity is underway after a recent attempted breach in a Florida drinking water system.
Agency to Take Action on Fracking Ban Near Delaware River
A regulatory agency is looking into banning hydraulic fracturing in the Delaware River watershed.
EPA Extends Public Comment Period for Additions to Missouri’s Impaired Waters List
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has decided to extend the public comment period on Missouri's list of impaired waters.
Chemicals from Backflow are Likely Cause of San Angelo Water Issue
Chemicals may be to blame for tainted water in San Angelo, Texas water system.
Alaska Governor Declares Emergency Over Village Water Crisis
Alaska governor released funds to a village after a fire destroyed the community's drinking water.
Some Texas Residents Can Again Use Water as Odor Probed
Some residents in San Angelo, Texas can now use their tap water after reports of the water smelling like mothballs.
Water Supply Hack Exposes Vulnerability of US Water Plants
An attempt at hacking a Florida city's water system has raised questions of how vulnerable U.S. water treatment plants are.
Virginia House Advances Resolution on Water as a Human Right
Some officials are working to make access to clean, affordable water a basic human right.
Congress Members Seek Funds to Clean Up Merrimack River
A group of congress members are seeking funds for a program to decrease the amount of sewage released into the Merrimack River.
Grant Awarded to EPCOR to Build Reclaimed Water Pipeline
EPCOR USA had received a grant to build a reclaimed water pipeline in Arizona.
Agreement Reached to Purchase a Pennsylvania Municipal Wastewater System
Aqua Pennsylvania has reached an agreement to purchase a municipal wastewater system.
Businessman Pleads Guilty to Illegal Wastewater Dumping
The owner of Rebel High Velocity Sewer Services pleads guilty to illegally dumping more than 3 million gallons of wastewater into the Jackson, Mississippi sewer system.
Georgia Signs Contract to Pull Disputed Water from Lake
Georgia signed an agreement to discontinue the use of Lake Lanier for drinking water.
Honolulu Flood Project Estimated to Double in Cost to $650M
A flood prevention project in Honolulu could potentially double in cost after a financial analysis.
Baltimore Will Not Privatize Troubled Water Meter System
Baltimore mayor is reversing the decision to outsource the city's water meter program to a private company.
Judge Grants Preliminary Approval to $641M Flint Water Deal
Thousands of Flint residents affected by water contamination can participate in a settlement with the state of $641 million.
Debates Escalate After Officials Charged Over Flint Water Crisis
Debates rise after a former Michigan health official was charged with involuntary manslaughter along with eight others who were faced with a variety of charges regarding the Flint water crisis.
Badger Meter Expands Water Quality Offering With Acquisition of Analytical Technology
Badger Meter's acquisition of Analytical Technology will expand the company's water quality offering.
Indiana Communities Receiving Water Infrastructure Grants
Twelve Indiana Communities were granted $8 million to improve wastewater systems.
San Diego $3 Billion Water Project Receives Permit to Begin Phase 1
A $3 billion water infrastructure project has been granted the necessary permit to begin work on Phase 1.
AWWA Cancels ACE20 June Conference in Orlando
The American Water Works Association has added its AWWA Annual Conference and Exposition to the list of major cancellations caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Electro Scan Completes Trial Project for new Pipeline Inspection Technology
Electro Scan announced that it has completed a trial project of its new pipeline inspection technology with Sydney Water, Australia’s largest water utility.
Orange County Launches Pilot to Remove PFAS From Groundwater
The Orange County Water District is launching a pilot program to test treatment options for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, a family of manmade heat and water-resistant chemicals found in numerous everyday consumer products that have infiltrated groundwater supplies over several decades.
Zimbabwe's Capital Resumes Pumping Water Temporarily
Zimbabwe’s capital Harare will temporarily resume pumping water at its main water works on Tuesday, an official said, bringing some relief to residents who have endured months without water.
- Intrepid Fiber breaks ground on fiber optic network in Superior, Colo.
- Excavator collides with I-95 overpass in Henrico, Va., causing multi-vehicle crash
- Shrewsbury, Mass., expands sewer inspections and cleaning efforts
- Construction worker killed in trench collapse near Prosperity, S.C.
- Two workers rescued after hours trapped in Mich. trench collapse
- WES tunnel boring machine retrieved from Oregon river after seven-month project
- Illinois overhauls Peoples Gas pipeline program, mandates focus on high-risk pipes
- Ameren Illinois to invest $140 million in natural gas pipeline replacement program
- Charlottesville, Va., to begin work on 24-inch water line for Rivanna River crossing
- Mass. governor slams Trump for ‘dangerous delay’ of $50 million in lead pipe replacement funds