Water Inspection
Michigan City with Lead in Water Ordered to Fix Water Plant
A Michigan city urges residents to not drink tap water due to high levels of lead found at the water plant.
South Carolina Governor Suggest $500M in Virus Money for Water, Sewer Work
South Carolina’s governor wants to put $500 million of federal COVID-19 relief money toward fixing and improving water systems across the state, with priority given to rural and smaller systems.
Michigan Official: Benton Harbor Water Woes ‘Inexcusable’
Michigan officials defended the Benton Harbor lead crisis response saying that they began work on city water pipes in 2019.
3M, Alabama Communities Reach $98M Pollution Settlement
A settlement has been reached for the contamination of a chemical plant.
Michigan City Declares Emergency Over Lead; Governor Visits
Michigan governor visits Benton Harbor and declares emergency over lead-contaminated water.
In South Texas, Aging Water System Meets Growing Population
Aging water systems in South Texas may not hold up against the area's growing population.
EPA Unveils Strategy to Regulate Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’
The EPA announced a new strategy to restrict PFAS into the environment.
Michigan Governor Orders Urgent Response to Lead Crisis
The governor of Michigan orders government response to high levels of lead found in Benton Harbor tap water.
Vermont Says Waterway Bacteria Blooms Continue into Fall
Health officials warn that bacteria blooms in Vermont are still present in the state's waterways.
Forest Service Seeks to Pinpoint Hanging Lake Headwaters
The U.S. Forest Service and scientific consultants have conducted a study on the groundwater in the Glenwood Canyon.
Water Main Break Sparks Concern About Wichita’s Aging Pipes
A water main break caused a boil water advisory for thousands of Wichita residents and demonstrates concern over aging infrastructure.
Boil Water Order Ends In Wichita
A boil water order in Kansas' largest city has ended after a large main break affected the city's water.
UN Report Warns of Global Water Crisis Amid Climate Change
The United Nations reports that natural disasters are expected to worsen due to climate change.
City in Michigan Urged to Use Bottled Water Due to Lead Risk
Benton Harbor residents were told by the state to only used bottled water for cooking and drinking because of high levels of lead in the water system.
New Hampshire Town Receives $750k to Clean Wastewater Facility
Colebrook gets $750,000 to clean out its wastewater treatment facility for the first time in over 20 years.
Human-Made Chemicals Found in Cape Cod Waters
Chemicals that are human-made have contaminated Cape Cod's clean water supply.
NW Indiana Water Facility Restarts After US Steel Discharge
A wastewater treatment facility opened back up after closure due to wastewater discharge.
NY Plastics Plant Settles Claim Over Polluted Drinking Water
A settlement was reached for a New York plastics plant that knowingly polluted well water chemicals.
California Regulators Warn of Dry Reservoirs, Restrictions
California regulators say water agencies may not be able to get water for the reservoirs until next year.
EPA: Water Samples From Plant Discharge Show No Health Risks
The EPA reports that wastewater samples from an Indiana steel plant show no risk to public health.
Defunct Biogas Plant to Pay $1.1M for Environmental Breaches
A defunct biogas plant has agreed to pay a settlement for environmental rule violations.
US Steel Shuts Down Indiana Plant After Wastewater Discharge
US Steel has temporarily shut down operations at an Indiana plant after it leaked wastewater discharge.
Lead Prompts Michigan to Provide Water, Filters to Benton Harbor
The state of Michigan is providing water and filters to the community of Benton Harbor after tests revealed high levels of lead in the water system.
New Mexico Droughts Test Centuries-Old Water Traditions
Traditions surrounding water irrigation systems in New Mexico are challenged by severe droughts.
Low Water Levels Can Impact Missouri River Access
A drop in Missouri River water levels may be as low as 2 feet in the coming weeks.
Advocacy Groups Seek Federal Help With Lead in Michigan City's Water
Groups seek federal help to provide safe drinking water in Benton Harbor where there are high levels of lead in the water system.
New Sensors Show Real-Time Chicago River Quality
Sensors placed along the Chicago River will provide data for real-time water quality reports.
Stratview Research Releases a Study on Water Treatment Chemical Market Size
A new research study predicts the water treatment chemical market size will reach $35 billion by 2026.
Helena City Staff Say Tenmile Creek is More Contaminated Than EPA Found
Helena city staff in Montana say the Tenmile Creek has higher levels of metals and arsenic than the EPA reported.
Alabama Utilities Blame ‘Flushable Wipes’ for Clogged Pipes
Utilities in Alabama are blaming flushable wipes for clogged pipes throughout the state.
- 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
- 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