Water
Lawsuit Over Benton Harbor Water Seeks Class-Action Status
Michigan and local officials have been targeted in a lawsuit over high levels of lead in Benton Harbor’s drinking water.
New Mexico Water Chief Steps Down Over Lack of Resources
New Mexico's top water official submits his resignation over a lack of financial support to protect the state's water resources.
Tulane University Team to Study Water Pollution from Hurricane Ida
A Tulane researcher is conducting a study on how pollution spread by Hurricane Ida's floods and how it has affected water systems in south Louisiana.
Program to Help Benton Harbor Residents With Water Bills
Michigan residents in Benton Harbor will soon have access to a new program aimed to help eligible residents pay water and wastewater bills.
Judge OKs $626 Million Settlement in Flint Water Litigation
A $626 million settlement was approved for residents that found their tap water contaminated by lead.
EPA and DOI Announce Recommitment to Federal Partnership in Support of Urban Waters
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of the Interior, along with 13 partners pledged their recommitment to the Urban Water Federal Partnership.
After Drinking Water Crisis, Newark is Winning War on Lead
A New Jersey city's pipe replacement project is underway after several pipes were found to have high levels of lead in the system.
Public Comment Sought on WVa Water Company Rate Proposals
A public hearing has been scheduled for proposed rate increases for West Virginia American Water Co. customers.
Michigan to Pay $300K to Only Staffer Fired Over Flint Water
Michigan officials agreed to pay $300,000 to the only employee fired as a result of lead-contaminated water in Flint.
Oregon City Sues to Keep Google's Water Use Secret
A city in Oregon filed a lawsuit to keep Google's water use a secret.
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.
Software to Help Inventory Lead Water Lines in Detroit
New software will help pinpoint lead water lines in Detroit.
New Pipes Could Ease Some Water Woes in Mississippi Capital
Jackson will soon start installing new water pipes to replace some of the lines that failed during the freeze earlier this year.
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.
Judge Won’t Validate Water Deal for California Farm Supplier
A California judge has declined to validate a contract granting permanent access to federally controlled water for the nation’s largest agricultural water supplier, a move that means the U.S. government is not bound by terms of the deal.
Tennessee Woman Pleads Guilty to Falsifying Water Tests
A woman pleaded guilty to submitting false reports of wastewater cleanliness to state regulators.
Vermont Seeks Input on Clean Water Spending Priorities
Vermont officials are seeking input from residents regarding funds for state water pollution.
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.
5 Kentucky Counties Get Water, Sewer Improvement Grants
Five Kentucky counties will be receiving grants to support water and sewer improvement projects.
Hamtramck in Detroit Area is Latest Facing Lead in Water
Another city in Michigan is providing residents with water filters after high lead counts were found in the city's drinking water.
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.
A Mississippi City Dumped 6B Gallons of Partly Treated Sewage
The City of Jackson dumped more than 6 billion gallons of sewage in 2020, years after agreeing to clean up its act.
Hearings Set in WVa On Water Company Rate Hike Requests
A public hearing will take place in West Virginia to discuss proposed rate increases for West Virginia American Water Co.
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.
With Virus Cases Down, Florida Cities Resume Usual Water Use
Orlando residents can resume normal water use after a decline in virus cases.
Debra Shore Set to Lead EPA Midwestern Office
President Biden appointed Debra Shore to lead the EPA's Midwestern office.
Water Agencies Partner to Advance Development of Large-Scale Recycled Water Project
Water agencies in Arizona and California partner to form one of the largest water recycling plants in the U.S.
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