Georgia water infrastructure awarded $500 million after Hurricane Helene
Nearly two years after Hurricane Helene devastated many states along the Atlantic coast, relief is still coming for impacted infrastructure.
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New York announces $85 million to modernize water infrastructure
On Sept. 10, 2026, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced $85 million to help communities begin critical drinking water, stormwater
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Legislation to enhance water security for Southern Nevada
On Sept. 3, 2026, Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) introduced the Southern Nevada Wastewater Infrastructure Lands Act. This legislation would enhance
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Brownsville, Texas makes strides to increase water availability
The Brownsville City Commission approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that is expected to provide up to $220 million for
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EPA safeguards drinking water against cyberattacks, weather severity
On Aug. 31, 2026, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $11.75 million in grant funding for midsize and large drinking
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Fulton County’s Most Ambitious Project
For half a century, Fulton County has operated a water treatment facility at Big Creek, a 26.5-mile-long stream in Forsyth
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DOE awards $5.5 million to streamline hydropower permitting
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office (H2O) awarded $5.5 million in total funding to 11 U.S. National
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New York legislature introduces STORMWATER Act
Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26), along with Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-06) and Nick Langworthy (NY-23), introduced the Stormwater Treatment, Optimization, Resilience
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West Virginia launches new water infrastructure strategy
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey announced an additional $145 million in state funding for water and wastewater infrastructure on Aug.
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EPA announces nearly $11 million for water-worker training
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a new $10.8 million grant for water sector education and training. This is
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Kentucky receives funding for rural water infrastructure
On Aug. 12, 2026, U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Kentucky State Director Travis T. Burton and Congressman Hal Rogers
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Senators introduce cybersecurity bill after recent water attacks
In the wake of the recent cyberattacks on public water utilities, U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Adam Schiff (D-CA)
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EPA issues new checklist to strengthen drinking water systems
On Aug. 13, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released an important guidance document for state partners to ensure
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Multiple states report cyberattacks on water infrastructure
As of Aug. 6, 2026, at least a dozen states have experienced cyberattacks in their public water systems. The states
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New York announces $434 million for statewide water infrastructure improvements
On Aug. 7, 2026, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the approval of $434 million for water and sewer infrastructure
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The unwelcome guest in California’s water infrastructure
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) released a report on an upcoming threat to the state’s water infrastructure: golden
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Minnesota water infrastructure targeted in cyberattack
In a release, Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) reported that an estimated 30 Minnesota community water systems were targeted in a
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New York addresses local wastewater challenges
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced nearly $26 million in funding to address and mitigate current wastewater limitations that are
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EPA announces $30 million to support small water systems
On July 24, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $30 million in grant funding, under EPA’s Real Water
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Senator introduces legislation to strengthen Idaho’s water infrastructure
U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined a group of lawmakers in introducing two bills to strengthen Idaho’s water infrastructure, improve
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USDA invests $16 million in rural Iowa water infrastructure
Several communities in northwest Iowa will receive upgrades to their water systems to address aging infrastructure, including new wells for
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Bipartisan WRDA water infrastructure bill heads to Senate
The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026 heads to the Senate floor after unanimous passage under the Senate Environment
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EPA strives to accelerate water infrastructure investments
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) convened a roundtable on water infrastructure programs, including the State Revolving Funds, to identify
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Infrastructure repair surpasses $1 billion following Hurricane Helene
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is moving forward with new allocations for water infrastructure repair projects. Following
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Missouri receives $289 million for water infrastructure
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources awarded $289 million to the Missouri American Water Company for upgrades to the St.
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