Water Asset Management
Legislators endorse higher classification for Androscoggin
Maine lawmakers have endorsed a proposal to upgrade a 14-mile stretch of the Androscoggin River to a higher environmental classification in an acknowledgment of cleanup efforts.
Michigan governor signs over $4.7B for infrastructure
The governor of Michigan signed an infrastructure spending plan aimed to upgrade water systems, internet access and roads.
California plan would pay farmers to grow less to save water
A new plan in California will pay farmers to plant fewer crops to help restore habitats throughout the state.
Applications open for WVa residents for water, sewer bill assistance
West Virginia residents are now able to apply for help to pay for water or wastewater bills.
California officials ask residents to increase water conservation
Officials in California ask residents to further cut back on water use to reduce water scarcity due to droughts throughout the state.
Lawsuit against EPA claims agency fails to protect Montana rivers from pollution
A conservation group has filed a lawsuit against U.S. environmental officials for alleged failure to intervene after the Montana Legislature rolled back longstanding water pollution rules.
Maryland officials order stop on treatment plant unpermitted discharges
Officials in Maryland are ordering the state’s largest wastewater treatment plant to stop unpermitted discharges of water pollution.
Michigan Legislature approves $4.8B infrastructure plan
Michigan lawmakers on March 24 approved $4.8 billion in infrastructure spending including drinking water and wastewater projects as well as high-speed internet projects throughout the state.
EPA WIFIA reports over $5B in water infrastructure loans
The Environmental Protection Agency 2021 Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act Annual Report totaling more than $5 billion in water infrastructure loans.
Regulators found more groundwater released by pipeline aquifer ruptures
The damage to public groundwater resources in Minnesota from missteps during construction of the Line 3 oil pipeline is more severe than previously known, state environmental regulators said.
Michigan Supreme Court adds 2nd Flint water case to docket
The Michigan Supreme Court is getting more involved in Flint water criminal cases after agreeing to hear arguments about whether a one-person grand jury violates the state constitution.
Tap water returns to Warm Springs but with boil water notice
After several days, water service on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation in north central Oregon is resuming, although with an indefinite boil water notice.
Long-running Love Canal suits scheduled for hearing in May
Long-pending lawsuits stemming from toxic waste contamination in Niagara Falls’ notorious Love Canal neighborhood have a new court date in May to determine whether 19 pending lawsuits should be heard.
Judge says officials must testify in Flint water civil trial
A judge ruled that former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder and several other officials must testify in a civil trial involving contaminated water connected to the Flint water crisis.
Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas names new dealer for Central North Dakota
Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas names West River Equipment as a new dealer for Central North Dakota.
Kentucky water district receives more than 400K in funding
A troubled Kentucky water district has been given more than $400,000 from the state for improvements and upgrades.
Chemicals found in well water near landfill
Officials in have found elevated levels of industrial chemicals and arsenic in well water near a Maine town's landfill.
Hawaii says water in Pearl Harbor homes is safe to drink
The Hawaii Department of Health said that the tap water in all residential areas served by the Navy’s Pearl Harbor water system is safe to drink.
Oregon reservation water treatment plant offline due to fire
The Warm Springs Indian Reservation in north central Oregon has issued an emergency water conservation notice after an underground fire shut the tribes’ water treatment plant.
California reduces supplies to water agencies amid drought
Water agencies in California will receive fewer supplies amid major droughts throughout the state.
Planned California reservoir on track for $2.2B federal loan
A long-delayed plan to build a giant reservoir in Northern California to help withstand droughts got a financial boost when the federal government signaled its intent to loan the project nearly $2.2 billion.
Indiana city plans cleanup of PCBs in tainted soil
The city of Kokomo drafted a plan to clean up contaminated soils that were discovered last year and stopped the expansion of the city's sewage treatment plant.
Maine water district says ex-employee locked accounts on exit
A former superintendent locked key systems and changed account information while he was leaving the water district.
Water main break in Flint prompts water conservation request
Residents of Flint are asked to cut back on water use due to a water main break.
Navy fuel leak prompts Honolulu plea for water conservation
Honolulu’s water utility asked nearly 400,000 Oahu residents to voluntarily cut their water use by 10% because the utility was forced to shut down three wells.
Los Angeles sues companies over toxic chemicals in waterways
The city of Los Angeles is suing three companies for waterway contamination.
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.
- Inside Sempra’s 72-mile pipeline with 18 major trenchless crossings
- Trump vetoes bill to finish $1.3 billion Colorado water pipeline
- PHMSA warns of heat risks in aging plastic gas distribution pipelines following deadly Pennsylvania explosion
- Infrastructure failure releases 100,000 gallons of wastewater in Houston; repairs ongoing
- OSHA seeks $1.2 million fine after fatal trench collapse in Connecticut
- Worm-like robot burrows underground to cut power line installation costs
- First tunnel boring machines complete testing for Hudson Tunnel Project
- Infrastructure failure releases 100,000 gallons of wastewater in Houston; repairs ongoing
- Construction jobs stumble into 2026 after weak year
- NWPX grows water infrastructure portfolio with Colorado precast facility