Water Asset Management
EPA memo steers water money to disadvantaged communities
The Environmental Protection Agency issued a memo that ensures that water infrastructure investments will not bypass disadvantaged communities.
DOD shuts down Navy's leaking Hawaii fuel tank facility
The Department of Defense shuts down the Navy's fuel tank facility in Hawaii that leaked petroleum into a Pearl Harbor community's tap water.
Former Michigan Governor will take 5th if called to testify in water trial
Rick Snyder, former Michigan governor plans to plead the 5th in a trial involving liability for lead-contaminated water.
Vermont offers federal rescue funding for well, septic fixes
Vermont is providing more than $1 million in funding to help qualified homeowners with repairing or replacing failed or inadequate wells and septic systems.
EPA chief witnesses sewage problems in Alabama’s Black Belt
The administrator of the federal Environmental Protection Agency said he witnessed “unacceptable” problems with raw sewage fouling properties of residents of Alabama’s Black Belt.
Buried fuel tank found near chemical spill on Michigan river
A possibly century-old underground fuel oil tank was found near a southeastern Michigan river near a recent fuel spill.
Michigan task force looking at water infrastructure
A task force is looking to develop a sustainable water infrastructure system in southeastern Michigan.
Flint mayor during water crisis, to run again
Karen Weaver, the former mayor during the water crisis in Flint, is running again for mayor.
EPA confirms filters reduce lead in Michigan city’s water
An EPA study assures that lead-reducing water filters provided to Benton Harbor, Michigan residents work properly.
Water proposals trickle through Utah Statehouse in last days
Officials are advancing water proposals to preserve the Great Salt Lake, incentivize conservation and prepare for a hotter, drier future.
Water contaminations increase Native Hawaiians' distrust in military
After a Navy fuel tank contaminated the water supply for many Pearl Harbor residents, the incident triggered Native Hawaiians' increased distrust in the military.
California farmers face more water cuts
As droughts persist, central California farmers will be getting little to no water again from a key water system but the effects will vary.
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.

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- Shrewsbury, Mass., expands sewer inspections and cleaning efforts
- Construction worker killed in trench collapse near Prosperity, S.C.
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- Texas contractor penalized by OSHA for repeated trench safety violations
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- WES tunnel boring machine retrieved from Oregon river after seven-month project
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