Water Inspection
EPA upholds Trump-era decision not to regulate contaminant
The Environmental Protection Agency said that it will not regulate a drinking water contaminant that has been linked to brain damage in infants.
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 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.
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.
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.
- Trench collapse kills one construction worker in Houston, Texas
- Kinder Morgan moves forward with $1.7 billion natural gas pipeline project in Katy, Texas
- OSHA cites Florida utility company for safety violations that led to worker’s fatality
- Construction worker killed in trench collapse near Prosperity, S.C.
- $105 million S. Dakota water pipeline project to begin construction spring of 2025
- Texas contractor penalized by OSHA for repeated trench safety violations
- Final construction phase kicks off for Indianapolis deep rock tunnel
- WES tunnel boring machine retrieved from Oregon river after seven-month project
- Trench collapse kills one construction worker in Houston, Texas
- Nevada OSHA fines Elon Musk's Boring Company over safety violations in Vegas tunnel project