Water
California State Water Project Initial Allocations Lowered
A second consecutive dry winter led to the lowering of initial allocations from the State Water Project for the 2021 water year.
Massachusetts Awards $3M to Towns to Fight Water Pollution
Several towns in Massachusetts were awarded grants to improved drinking water quality.
Boil Advisory Lifted for All of Jackson, One Month Later
February's deep freeze kept Jackson, Mississippi for 30 days following the weather.
Michigan Ex-Governor Loses Challenge to Flint Water Charges
A judge rejected a request to dismiss charges agains a former ex-governor in the Flint water scandal.
Scrapped Vegas Pipeline Plan Looms Amid Swamp Cedar Debate
State lawmakers advanced a pipeline plan to pipe groundwater from rural Nevada to Las Vegas.
Western States Chart Diverging Paths as Water Shortages Loom
The Colorado River is a water resource for several states and Utah may soon have more share of the water.
Biden EPA to Reconsider Trump Rule on Lead in Drinking Water
The Biden administration is delaying the effective date of the policy intended to prevent lead pollution of drinking water.
Digital Water Project Activity Rebounds by 11%
Digital water project activity increased by 11% in 2020.
Alaska Village Gets Potable Water Back After 1 Month Without
An Alaskan village has received potable water after a month without.
Lawyers Seeking 32% of $641M Flint Tainted Water Settlement
Lawyers that helped negotiated the Flint water settlement are requesting over $200 million in fees and expenses.
Cities Join Project to Map Plastic Litter in Mississippi River
Cities along the Mississippi River are striving to reduce plastic in the waterways by joining a project to reduce plastic pollution.
USDA Reevaluates Plan to Turn Ditch into Water Pipeline
Plans to turn an old irrigation ditch into a water pipeline are in the reevaluation process because of environmental concerns.
Snyder Lawyers Note Possible Conflicts in Flint Water Case
Lawyers for former Gov. Rick Snyder cites possible conflicts about Flint residents serving as jurors in the Flint water case.
Warnings Posted in Hawaii After Wastewater Discharges
A treatment plan in Hawaii began discharging more wastewater than allowed causing an increase of bacteria in Kailua Bay.
Opechee Bay Water Leveled to be Lowered for Dam Repair
Opechee Bay is having water level decreases to make room for dam repairs.
Second High Court Hearing for Florida-Georgia Water War
The Supreme Court is hearing a long-running dispute between Florida and Georgia over water flows off of the Gulf of Mexico.
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.
- 290-mile gas pipeline expansion proposed across Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina
- $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
- Worker dies after trench collapse at sewer project site in Norwich, Conn.
- 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