Water
Vermont Says Waterway Bacteria Blooms Continue into Fall
Health officials warn that bacteria blooms in Vermont are still present in the state's waterways.
Nevada City Proposes Monthly Utility Fee for Stormwater Projects
The city of Reno proposes a new utility fee to help pay for stormwater projects that will cost the city over $400 million.
Forest Service Seeks to Pinpoint Hanging Lake Headwaters
The U.S. Forest Service and scientific consultants have conducted a study on the groundwater in the Glenwood Canyon.
Water Main Break Sparks Concern About Wichita’s Aging Pipes
A water main break caused a boil water advisory for thousands of Wichita residents and demonstrates concern over aging infrastructure.
Boil Water Order Ends In Wichita
A boil water order in Kansas' largest city has ended after a large main break affected the city's water.
2nd Spill in Weeks at US Steel Plant Prompts Precautions
A US Steel plant began leaking wastewater for the second time in two weeks.
UN Report Warns of Global Water Crisis Amid Climate Change
The United Nations reports that natural disasters are expected to worsen due to climate change.
Homeowners Combat Droughts with Water Made from Air
Many California residents are using machines that create water from air as an alternative solution while the state faces severe droughts.
City in Michigan Urged to Use Bottled Water Due to Lead Risk
Benton Harbor residents were told by the state to only used bottled water for cooking and drinking because of high levels of lead in the water system.
Judge: Army Corps Must Review Decision on Indiana Dairy Farm
Residents of an Indiana town are accusing a dairy farm of violating the Clean Water Act.
Mississippi City Increases Water and Sewer Rates More Than 16%
A Mississippi city will see a significant increase in water and sewer bills to pay loans from the state.
Public Meeting on ANR’s Plans for COVID Relief Funding
A public meeting has been set for Oct. 7 to discuss funding for water infrastructure projects in Vermont.
New Hampshire Town Receives $750k to Clean Wastewater Facility
Colebrook gets $750,000 to clean out its wastewater treatment facility for the first time in over 20 years.
Human-Made Chemicals Found in Cape Cod Waters
Chemicals that are human-made have contaminated Cape Cod's clean water supply.
NW Indiana Water Facility Restarts After US Steel Discharge
A wastewater treatment facility opened back up after closure due to wastewater discharge.
NY Plastics Plant Settles Claim Over Polluted Drinking Water
A settlement was reached for a New York plastics plant that knowingly polluted well water chemicals.
Panel to Advise State on Reducing Lead in Drinking Water
Michigan officials are advising on how to reduce lead in drinking water.
Utah Drought Brings Scrutiny Over High Water Use, Low Rates
Low water rates have faced scrutiny in Utah because of high water use.
Regulators Warn of Dry Reservoirs and Restrictions in California
California regulators warned that water agencies may not get water until next year and may lead to water restrictions.
California Regulators Warn of Dry Reservoirs, Restrictions
California regulators say water agencies may not be able to get water for the reservoirs until next year.
EPA: Water Samples From Plant Discharge Show No Health Risks
The EPA reports that wastewater samples from an Indiana steel plant show no risk to public health.
Former Utility Worker Accused of Water Tampering Changes Plea
Former water utility worker changes his plea to tampering with a public water system.
New York County Chooses Arcadis for Wastewater Plant Consolidation Project
Arcadis will be working with the Chemung County Sewer District to consolidate two wastewater treatment plants.
Defunct Biogas Plant to Pay $1.1M for Environmental Breaches
A defunct biogas plant has agreed to pay a settlement for environmental rule violations.
US Steel Shuts Down Indiana Plant After Wastewater Discharge
US Steel has temporarily shut down operations at an Indiana plant after it leaked wastewater discharge.
US Projections on Drought-Hit Colorado River Grow More Dire
Projections indicate that droughts for a Colorado River will increase.
Environmental Groups Petition EPA to Take Control of Texas Water Pollution System
Several environmental groups sent a petition to the EPA to take control over the Texas permitting system that controls water pollution in the state.
Lead Prompts Michigan to Provide Water, Filters to Benton Harbor
The state of Michigan is providing water and filters to the community of Benton Harbor after tests revealed high levels of lead in the water system.
$16B Plan to Ease Back Bay Flooding at NJ Shore Raises Concerns
A $16 billion plan to address back bay flooding raises concerns over where the water will go during storms.
EPA Rescinds Trump Era Clean Water Act Permit Requirements
The EPA is rescinding a guidance document issued by the Trump Administration in an effort to preserve clean water protections.
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