Water
Ecology fines Skagit Valley Farm over illegal irrigating
The Washington State Department of Ecology has fined Skagit Valley Farm $267,000 for irrigating 348 acres without having water rights.
Supreme Court reinstates Trump-era water rule for now
The Supreme Court reinstated a Trump-era rule that restricted the power of states and Native American tribes to block pipelines and other energy projects that could potentially pollute waterways.
Ohio legislation eases state regulation of some streams
State regulation of streams that flow temporarily after rainfall would be restricted under proposed Ohio legislation months in the works.
Drought leads power company to increase water storage
NorthWestern Energy is reducing the amount of water it releases into the Madison River in southwestern Montana in order to store additional water for use this summer.
Several Alabama systems apply for water, sewer grants
More than 400 Alabama water and sewer systems have applied for grants funded by pandemic relief money.
New analyzer improves water monitoring reliability
A new trace-level silica analyzer for real-time monitoring aims to more accurately protect expensive components, including turbines and heat exchangers.
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.
US taps $420M to boost water supplies hit by climate change
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Federal officials slated millions of dollars for rural water projects in several states, with the Biden administration looking to shore up infrastructure needs made more urgent by long-term drought conditions that have been exacerbated by climate change. The U.S. Interior D..
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.
Flood Protection Program Virtual Industry Day set for April 21
The City of Virginia Beach is hosting a free virtual Flood Protection Program Virtual Industry Day on April 21 that's exclusive to engineers and contractors to learn about bid opportunities for the latest City stormwater and flood mitigation projects.
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.
KEG Technologies eliminates pipe obstructions with superior cleaning nozzles
KEG Technologies uses superior cleaning nozzles to effectively eliminate underground pipe obstructions.
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.
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- 27 pipeline safety violations tied to deadly Pa. chocolate factory explosion
- Contractor gas line strike triggers home explosion in Missouri
- LA recovery reports call for $650 million power line burial, major utility upgrades in Pacific Palisades
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- T-Mobile to expand fiber broadband infrastructure footprint with $4.9 billion Metronet acquisition
- First tunnel boring machines complete testing for Hudson Tunnel Project
- NWPX grows water infrastructure portfolio with Colorado precast facility
- Cityside launches $100 million fiber build in Corona, Calif.
- FiberLight to build 1,400-mile West Texas dark fiber network in $350 million expansion