Water
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.
Debates Escalate After Officials Charged Over Flint Water Crisis
Debates rise after a former Michigan health official was charged with involuntary manslaughter along with eight others who were faced with a variety of charges regarding the Flint water crisis.
Badger Meter Expands Water Quality Offering With Acquisition of Analytical Technology
Badger Meter's acquisition of Analytical Technology will expand the company's water quality offering.
Indiana Communities Receiving Water Infrastructure Grants
Twelve Indiana Communities were granted $8 million to improve wastewater systems.
Critics Say EPA Allowing More Time to Fix Lead-Tainted Water
The country's 29-year-old framework to eliminate toxic lead from drinking water has changed but critics say the new rule gives utilities more time to replace old pipes.
Oklahoma Grants $205 Million for Kaw Lake Water Supply Project
The Enid Municipal Authority was approved for funding from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to improve the Authority's water infrastructure.
Lawmakers Approved Flint Water Settlement Borrowing Plan
A plan to borrow $600 million to finance the settlement with Flint residents has been approved.
Colorado Activates Municipal Drought Response Plan as 2021 Water Forecast Darkens
Colorado prepares for a dry season approaching in 2021.
Aegion Corp. Plans to Focus on Municipal Wastewater and Drinking Water Markets
Aegion Corporation plans to divest the Company’s Energy Services segment to focus on wastewater and drinking water markets.
Louisiana Flood Protection Project to Begin Construction
Construction on a new flood protection project in Louisiana will begin next year.
$600M Will be Borrowed by Michigan for Flint Water Settlement
Michigan will borrow $600M for the settlement with Flint residents over water crisis.
New Collaboration Explores Development of Recycled Water Project
A new partnership explores development of a drought-proof water supply in the Colorado River Basin.
Next Phase of Delta Conveyance Project is Funded by Metropolitan Board
Metropolitan Water District voted unanimously to fund part of the Delta Conveyance Project in California.
Flint Makes Strides to End Water Crisis
Flint has taken significant steps to end the water crisis that began in 2014.
Wastewater Spills into Puget Sound After Operating Error
Wastewater flowed into Puget Sound after an operating error.
- 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