Water
Southern Exposure: Cold Wreaks Havoc on Aging Waterworks
Frigid weather in the South has led to numerous issues within aging water systems in many cities.
Judge Needs More Time for Flint Water Case
A judge overseeing the Flint water case is struggling with how to best handle the case.
EPA Takes Action to Address PFAS in Drinking Water
The EPA is addressing polufluoralkyl substances in drinking water that can enter water supplies and impact communities.
In Mississippi, Louisiana, A Struggle for Water After Storms
Water is scarce after severe storms made way through Mississippi and Louisiana last week.
Memphis Airport Closes Terminal Due to Water Pressure Issues
Memphis International Airport canceled flights Feb. 19 due to water pressure issues.
Delaware Sewer Break Discharges Wastewater into River
Wastewater flows into Delaware river after a force main break.
Cold Temperatures, Power Outages Lead to Water Problems
Many people experienced water problems after a series of storms and frigid temperatures that rolled through the Midwest, Texas and the South.
Georgia Pipeline Begins Serving Residents Who Fear Well Water
Some residents in a middle Georgia county believe that their wells are poisoned by coal ash will receive piped in water.
Cybersecurity Outline for Water Plants Issued by FBI
A plan to increase water treatment plant cybersecurity is underway after a recent attempted breach in a Florida drinking water system.
11 Rescued from Flooded Streets After Main Break
A large water main break left cars submerged in an area in Pennsylvania.
Agency to Take Action on Fracking Ban Near Delaware River
A regulatory agency is looking into banning hydraulic fracturing in the Delaware River watershed.
Frozen Pipe Burst Causes Wastewater Spill
A frozen ethanol pipe in Nebraska burst and caused a wastewater spill.
Grand Canyon National Park to Undergo Repairs on Water Pipeline
The Grand Canyon National Park will undergo repairs on a leaking drinking water pipeline.
EPA Extends Public Comment Period for Additions to Missouri’s Impaired Waters List
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has decided to extend the public comment period on Missouri's list of impaired waters.
Chemicals from Backflow are Likely Cause of San Angelo Water Issue
Chemicals may be to blame for tainted water in San Angelo, Texas water system.
Alaska Governor Declares Emergency Over Village Water Crisis
Alaska governor released funds to a village after a fire destroyed the community's drinking water.
Some Texas Residents Can Again Use Water as Odor Probed
Some residents in San Angelo, Texas can now use their tap water after reports of the water smelling like mothballs.
Water Supply Hack Exposes Vulnerability of US Water Plants
An attempt at hacking a Florida city's water system has raised questions of how vulnerable U.S. water treatment plants are.
Virginia House Advances Resolution on Water as a Human Right
Some officials are working to make access to clean, affordable water a basic human right.
Work Starts on $32M Project to Turn Open Water Back to Marsh
A $32M project to bring back marsh into southwest Louisiana to protect the area from hurricanes.
Congress Members Seek Funds to Clean Up Merrimack River
A group of congress members are seeking funds for a program to decrease the amount of sewage released into the Merrimack River.
Grant Awarded to EPCOR to Build Reclaimed Water Pipeline
EPCOR USA had received a grant to build a reclaimed water pipeline in Arizona.
Agreement Reached to Purchase a Pennsylvania Municipal Wastewater System
Aqua Pennsylvania has reached an agreement to purchase a municipal wastewater system.
Businessman Pleads Guilty to Illegal Wastewater Dumping
The owner of Rebel High Velocity Sewer Services pleads guilty to illegally dumping more than 3 million gallons of wastewater into the Jackson, Mississippi sewer system.
Georgia Signs Contract to Pull Disputed Water from Lake
Georgia signed an agreement to discontinue the use of Lake Lanier for drinking water.
Honolulu Flood Project Estimated to Double in Cost to $650M
A flood prevention project in Honolulu could potentially double in cost after a financial analysis.
Baltimore Will Not Privatize Troubled Water Meter System
Baltimore mayor is reversing the decision to outsource the city's water meter program to a private company.
Judge Grants Preliminary Approval to $641M Flint Water Deal
Thousands of Flint residents affected by water contamination can participate in a settlement with the state of $641 million.
Navajo Nation Reached Settlements Over Mine Spill
The Navajo Nation reached a settlement with New Mexico over a mine spill that resulted in the contamination of rivers in three states.
Presidential Permit Allows Trans-Border Crossing of Hydropower Transmission Line for Canada to the U.S.
A new hydropower transmission line has been approved to extend from Canada to the U.S.
- 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
- Two workers rescued after hours trapped in Mich. trench collapse
- Trump calls for Keystone XL pipeline revival, but developer has moved on
- 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