Water
Major Drought in Idaho Could Last Years, Water Manager Says
A drought in Idaho may last for several years according to officials.
Hensel Phelps Expands Water and Wastewater Capabilities with Addition of Hydro Construction
Hydro Construction joins Hensel Phelps to specialize in water and wastewater treatment.
Florida Officials Sue Over Tampa Bay Wastewater Dumping
Florida officials are suing an old fertilizer plant over a 215 million gallon spill that occurred earlier this year.
Company Fined $35M for Wastewater Spill in North Dakota
A company was fined $35M for waiting over five months to report a 2014 wastewater spill.
Trans Mountain Provides $950,000 to the City of Merritt for Infrastructure Upgrades
Trans Mountain and the City of Merritt in Canada invest in Infrastructure upgrades.
Gary Bousquet Named Director of Engineering for San Diego County Water Authority
Gary Bousquet was named director of Engineering for the San Diego County Water Authority.
Drought Prompts California to Halt Some Water Diversions
California regulators say some farmers will have to stop using river and stream water for agricultural use because of a severe drought.
Virginia Health Officials Warn Against Swimming in James River
Health officials in Virginia are warning residents to avoid swimming in the James River due to a sewage spill.
Central Kentucky Airport Recommended for Federal Funding
The Central Kentucky Airport will receive funding for a wastewater collection and treatment project.
Lexington, Ky. Receives $11.8M for Water Treatment Plants
Lexington, Kentucky received a second grant for water system improvements.
Ranchers Receive an Additional $5M in Aid for Drought
North Dakota ranchers are receiving additional aid from the North Dakota's State Water Commission to assist with droughts.
Helena City Staff Say Tenmile Creek is More Contaminated Than EPA Found
Helena city staff in Montana say the Tenmile Creek has higher levels of metals and arsenic than the EPA reported.
Project to Pipe River Water Across North Dakota Breaks Ground
A project breaks ground to begin work on a pipe to bring water from the Missouri River to North Dakota.
Alabama Utilities Blame ‘Flushable Wipes’ for Clogged Pipes
Utilities in Alabama are blaming flushable wipes for clogged pipes throughout the state.
Notice of Violation Issued After Treated Wastewater Spill
Delaware officials issued a notice of violation after a contractor damaged a pipeline and treated wastewater spill into a creek.
Details of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan Affecting the Underground Construction Industry
The numbers are out for the bipartisan infrastructure plan that will allocate money to help improve the country's infrastructure.
Clarksburg Makes $416K Available to Address Lead Water Lines
West Virginia officials are addressing lead found in some customers' drinking water in Clarksburg by allocating $416,000 to fix the issue.
Virginia Budget Covers Water Projects, Broadband Infrastructure
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam proposed more spending proposals to invest in clean water projects among other infrastructure investments.
Michigan Water Leader Quits Weeks After Floods
A water leader for the Great Lakes Water Authority resigns weeks after thousands were affected by severe sewage backups near Detroit.
Des Moines Wastewater Sampling Helps Track Coronavirus
Wastewater sampling in Des Moines will help track coronavirus spread.
Pipeline Break Sews 41,000 Gallons of Oilfield Wastewater
Almost 41,000 gallons of wastewater spilled from a broken pipeline in North Dakota.
Los Angeles Sewage Treatment Plant Needs Extensive Repair
A sewage treatment plant in Los Angeles will need weeks' worth of repairs.
Massachusetts Officials Warn of Dead Fish, Strange Odors in Charles River
Officials in Massachusetts recommend keeping away from the Charles River due to unusual odors and dead fish.
$65M Settlement Proposed in New York Polluted Water Lawsuit
A settlement was proposed for a federal class-action lawsuit over the contamination of the water supply in Hoosick Falls in upstate New York.
Shelby Co. Wins First Grant from State Clean Water Program
Shelby County in Kentucky received a $250 million grant toward its Cleaner Water Program.
Organizations Challenge State Over Water Pollution Permit
Environmental groups are challenging the possibility of a decrease in water quality by allowing wastewater disposal into a new development's groundwater.
850K Gallons of Raw Sewage Spills into Catawba River
A major spill of raw sewage in North Carolina sent 850,000 gallons of wastewater flowing into the Catawba River.
EPA Water Chief Discusses Clean Water Protections in an AP Interview
AP reporters speak with EPA Water Chief Radhika Fox to discuss water regulation.
EPA Grant to Help Grand Rapids Replace Lead Service Lines
The EPA provided a $5.1 million grant to replace service lines in Michigan.
Des Moines Water Officials Lift Water-Use Restriction
Des Moines officials lift a local water use restriction due to the ease of drought conditions.
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