Iowa American Water invests $55M in water systems
Last year, Iowa American Water invested more than $55 million towards upgrading water and wastewater systems across eastern Iowa, including
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New York water infrastructure projects awarded $250 million
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $250 million to water infrastructure projects in the state. The funding comes from state
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AI Interview: Kareem Adeem
Kareem Adeem, Director of the City of Newark’s Department of Water & Sewer Utilities discusses how the City handles population
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Minnesota sets goal to replace lead lines by 2033
Minnesota has set a goal to remove all pipes with the toxic metal linked to a host of health risks
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North Carolina addresses PFAS in drinking water and wastewater
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein announced $17 million in grants to extend waterlines with Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contaminated
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California Water Service begins Infrastructure Upgrade
California Water Service (Cal Water) has begun a water infrastructure upgrade to enhance water supply reliability and fire protection in
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EPA launches initiative to strengthen water systems
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launched the Real Water Technical Assistance (RealWaterTA) initiative, a back-to-basics approach to support drinking
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U.S. Senates passes legislation to safeguard Nevada Water
On Feb. 26, 2026, the U.S. Senate, with bipartisan support, passed legislation introduced by Congresswoman Dina Titus to safeguard Southern
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Launch of the California Water Plan 2028 announced
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the official launch of their first-ever statewide water supply target. The lofty goal of 9
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National Capital Region Delegation demands water infrastructure repairs
On Feb. 24, 2026, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (D-VA), Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-MD) and Congresswoman Eleanor
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Rep. Aguilar secures $1 million for IE’s water infrastructure
On Feb. 18, 2026, Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) announced that he secured $1,092,000 in community project funding for Cucamonga Valley
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Largest sewage spill in history draws concern for water infrastructure
On Jan. 19, 2026, a section of the 54-mile Potomac Interceptor (PI) sewer line collapsed in Maryland, leading an estimated
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Pittsburgh Water combats ice formation at intake
With harsher cold weather affecting most of the country this winter, public utilities and municipalities are tackling new problems with
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WWETT Show announces inaugural Women of Wastewater awards
The Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment and Transport (WWETT) Show announced its inaugural Women in Wastewater (WoW) awards. This new
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Maryland receives $30 million in federal funding for water infrastructure
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks announced $29,636,000 in direct federal funding for Maryland water infrastructure and Chesapeake
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DPW responds to main water breaks in Baltimore
Officials from the Department of Public Works (DPW) Main Command Center are continuing their efforts to address the higher-than-normal number
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Senator warns of cybersecurity risk to U.S. water systems
At the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing of “Identifying and Addressing Cybersecurity Challenges to Protect America’s Water
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Oklahoma looks for $50 million in water infrastructure funding
The Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) estimates the state’s water infrastructure crisis will cost taxpayers up to $24 billion by
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Old Forge and Sixth Lake Dams under rehabilitation
Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Jan. 30, 2026, that construction is officially underway on a project to rehabilitate the Old
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Minnesota water infrastructure investments signed into law
On Jan. 30, 2026, Congressman Pete Stauber celebrated H.R. 6938, Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and
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Rep. Larson announces funding for Southington water supply
On Jan. 30, 2026, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced $3 million in new federal funding for the Southington Water
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New drinking water system in Allensworth, Calif.
On Jan. 20, 2026, the State Water Resources Control joined the Allensworth Community Service District, elected officials, area residents and
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EPA announces Grand Calumet River AOC cleanup
On Jan. 22, 2026, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Atlantic Richfield Company, BP Products North America Inc. and the
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Newark’s Water Infrastructure Lessons for 2026
On Newark’s South 11th Street sits a new, 40-unit affordable apartment building with flushing toilets and running sinks. Underneath sits
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Georgia allocates $500 million for water infrastructure
The City of Savannah in Georgia broke ground on a major water infrastructure project at the Industrial and Domestic Water
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