Water Inspection
Tennessee community fights to save creek from wastewater dumping
A community in Tennessee fights to prevent a utility from dumping wastewater into Lick Creek.
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.
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.
Wichita man killed on water plant construction site
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Relatives have identified the man killed on the job at the site where a new water plant is under construction in Wichita. The Wichita Eagle reports that the victim was 55-year-old Manuel Esparza of Wichita, a superintendent for UCI Industrial Construction Services. The company ..
Los Angeles sues companies over toxic chemicals in waterways
The city of Los Angeles is suing three companies for waterway contamination.
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.
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 reps ask for new water study at former base
Two California congress members ask for a study to be conducted to determine if toxic chemicals are located in drinking water on a former military base.
Ohio district wins Best Municipal Water in an international tasting contest
An Ohio district wins the top prize for tap water at an international tasting contest.
EPA will review Hawaii fuel tank operations after tainted water
The Environmental Protection Agency will inspect a Navy fuel tank facility in Hawaii after petroleum leaked into Pearl Harbor's tap water supply.
Southeast Louisiana residents on boil water notice
St. John the Baptist Parish is on boil water notice due to a water main break.
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.
Sewage spill shuts down California beaches
Nearly 50,000 gallons of raw sewage spilled near Newport Bay caused beach closures on Feb. 21 and will remain closed until water quality meets acceptable standards.
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.
Experts review water release from Japan nuclear plant
Experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency are reviewing treated wastewater that was released into the ocean.
Mississippi replaces faulty water meters in Jackson
Jackson officials try to correct a problem with the water system by replacing the water meters.
Tests show high levels of lead in Maine schools water supply
Testing of the water supply in Lewiston schools shows high levels of lead in about a third of water sources.
Officials OK water in Hawaii neighborhood after leak
Water is safe to drink for residents of a Pearl Harbor neighborhood over two months after a leak from a Navy storage tank contaminated the area's water supply.
Water main break in Pennsylvania causes flooding and evacuations
A water main break in Philadelphia sent water gushing into the streets and some basements of the southwest section of the city.
Port on Columbia River appeals $1.3M contamination fine
A port along the Columbia River is facing wastewater violations for contaminating groundwater.
Restoration crews face setbacks to restore Jackson water
Water restoration crews faced setbacks causing many Jackson residents to have little to no water pressure for more than a week.
Wastewater causes PFAS contamination of Michigan farm's beef
Beef produced on a Michigan farm were found with PFAS after cattle were fed crops that were contaminated with wastewater biosolids.
Extreme cold freezes several water mains in Detroit
Crews were actively working to repair water mains that were frozen due to sustained cold temperatures.
Native American tribe, New Mexico ink water leasing deal
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A Native American tribe has agreed to lease more of its water to help address dwindling supplies in the Colorado River Basin, officials announced Thursday. The agreement involves the Jicarilla Apache Nation, the New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission and The Nature Conserv..
Some water projects escape tightened federal protections
The U.S. government is working to strengthen oversight of water projects that were previously loosened by the Trump administration.
ASTM releases a new standard for cleaning VCP
ASTM releases a new standard for cleaning municipal sanitary sewer lines.
Environmental groups file complaint over lead pipes
Environmental groups file a civil rights complaint stating that lead pipe replacement work disproportionately increases the risk of lead exposure for residents of color.
Complaints made over utility management of Hebgen Lake, dam
Mismanagement of dam water led to complaints and potential harming of brown trout.
US agencies investigate Navy fuel leak’s effect on civilians
Health officials are investigating how civilians were affected by a petroleum leakage into Pearl Harbor's tap water.
Navy needs more time to remove jet fuel from drinking water
The Navy needs additional time to flush out jet fuel from Pearl Harbor drinking water.
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