Water
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.
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.
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.
EPA WaterSense Program encourages participation in Fix a Leak Week
The Environmental Protection Agency encourages homeowners to participate in Fix a Leak Week by finding and fixing water leaks to help conserve water.
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 ..
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.
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.
- 290-mile gas pipeline expansion proposed across Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina
- City of Albuquerque halts fiber optic construction in response to damage, complaints
- $227 million Garnet Valley water project advances, set to create 73,000 jobs in Nevada
- Pasadena, Calif., undergrounding project could take 500 years to finish
- Construction underway for $1.4 billion, 60-mile water pipeline in Chicago
- Gehl and Mustang offer world’s largest skid loader
- Growing Pains and Gains
- Authorities investigating trench collapse that killed worker in Ashburn, Va.
- City of Albuquerque halts fiber optic construction in response to damage, complaints
- Pasadena, Calif., undergrounding project could take 500 years to finish