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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter Water Water Infrastructure 

Lead Service Line Replacement Accelerators Initiative Announced

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The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides $15 billion through the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Drinking Water State Revolving Fund in the

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Interior Department Initiates Significant Action to Protect Colorado River System

The U.S. Department of the Interior has initiated action to protect the Colorado River System’s resources. According to the U.S.

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In This Issue New This Week Newsletter Water Water Infrastructure 

Taking Advantage of a Flood of New Infrastructure Funding

Flooding doesn’t affect communities equally, so mitigation funds must be spread equitably By Erin Aleman In the United States, 99

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california cuts water
New This Week Newsletter Water Water Solutions 

California Offers To Reduce Imports of Colorado River Water

Water agencies have offered to reduce California’s water use by 400,000 acre-feet every year through 2026, amounting to 9% of

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California Department of Water Resources – New Water Year Amid Preparations for Continued Drought

Running from October 1st to September 30th, California’s official water year, the 12-month timeframe is used by water managers to compile

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aging infrastructure
Feature In This Issue Water Water Infrastructure 

Aging Infrastructure is a Risk to Drinking Water Supply

 Jackson’s water crisis reveals much deeper issues caused by lack of funding and disinvestment in critical aging infrastructure. By Yvonne

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New This Week Newsletter Resources Water 

EPA Announces $315M WIFIA Loan to Increase Water Treatment Capacity and Reduce Emerging Contaminants

Across the nation, there are 92 WIFIA loans financing $34 billion in water infrastructure upgrades, thus creating over 103,000 jobs.

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Infrastructure Resources Water 

House Appropriators Eye as Much as $200M for Jackson Water Crisis

As much as $200 million is being eyes by the house to aid in the Jackson Miss. water crisis. According

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter Water Water Infrastructure 

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Delivery of Water Infrastructure Funding to 18 States

Funding for infrastructure improvements announced for 18 states. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law allocates

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New This Week Newsletter Water 

Water Crisis Shows a Bigger Climate Casualty

150,000 Jackson, Miss., residents were under a boil water notice even before heavy rainfall and river flooding overwhelmed the system

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In This Issue New This Week Newsletter Water 

An Abundance of Funding is Flowing for Water Infrastructure Projects

The federal emphasis on water safety has permeated state and local governments By Mary Scott Nabers As public officials throughout

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New This Week Newsletter Water 

Feds Press Western States to Cut Colorado River Dependence

Western states will be receiving less water beginning 2023. Infrastructure investments made will help boost supplies, as well as resilience

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In This Issue Technology Water 

A Call for ACTION

Configuring GIS for Environmental Asset Management and Public Engagement By Shawnetta Grandberry The Clean Water Act requires municipalities across the

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Environment New This Week Newsletter Resources Water Water Solutions 

Deadline Looms for Drought-Stricken States To Cut Water Use

As the banks of the Colorado River become mere rock caked with mud, it is clear that the Western U.S.

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New This Week Newsletter Water 

EPA Issues Guidance to Help Communities Locate Lead Pipes that can Contaminate Drinking Water

The Biden-Harris Administration’s Lead Pipe and Paint Action Plan will provide communities and water utilities with guidance to help identify

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In This Issue Water 

IIJA Flows with Goodness for Wastewater Public Works Professionals

What’s available and how to secure IIJA funding to benefit communities  By Stan Brown The arrival of the Infrastructure Investment

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New This Week Newsletter Water 

Maine Receives Funding to Improve Infrastructure

Maine has received more that $2 million to harden infrastructure and improve resilience against the effect of climate change; funds

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New This Week Newsletter Water 

Curse or Blessing?

Key water trends around water infrastructure By Chris Frahm Reflecting on the subject at hand, the well-known idiom considered a

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New This Week Newsletter Water 

Water Affordability Affects Low-Income U.S. Communities

Poor and minority communities are at risk of losing access to affordable drinking water as the costs of upgrading aging

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New This Week Newsletter Water 

A Major Reservoir Has Hit its Peak for the Year at Just Over Half Full

Lake Oroville, the largest state reservoir in California provides water to 27 million Californians just hit its peak at half

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New This Week Newsletter Water 

EPA Announces New Drinking Water Health Advisories for PFAS Chemicals

Four drinking water health advisories for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) were out in place by the Environmental Protection Agency

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New This Week Newsletter Water 

Water Security is Now a Key U.S. Foreign Policy Priority

By 2030, almost half of the nation will experience severe water stress. The government is now approaching water scarcity as

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New This Week Newsletter Water Water Solutions 

Biden Administration Positions U.S. as a Leader Against Water Scarcity

The federal government’s new Action Plan on Global Water Security aims to increase universal access to clean drinking water, as well

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In This Issue Water 

The Signing Of The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law was Historic

Our work is just getting started By Radhika Fox The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law recognizes how essential water is to public

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Feature In This Issue New This Week Newsletter Water 

New Project Provides City with Contingency Plan

Water: an eternal vital resource, and an unavoidable necessity in times of emergency By Hanna Heiss On the verge of

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New This Week Newsletter Water Water Solutions 

Mayor Garcetti Announces New Water Restrictions For LADWP Customers

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power announced that it is moving into phase three of its emergency water

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Environment In This Issue New This Week Newsletter Water 

The Signing Of The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law was Historic

Our work is just getting started By Radhika Fox The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law recognizes how essential water is to public

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In This Issue New This Week Newsletter Water Water Solutions 

Preparing for Drought

Phoenix’s Drought Pipeline Project By Troy Hayes The current megadrought in the southwest has forced cities to take extraordinary steps

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New This Week Newsletter Water 

Risk Reduction Through Long-Term Water Supply Planning

Lubbock’s 100-year water supply plan. By Aubrey Spear The April 2022 release of the U.S. Drought Monitor map indicates that

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New This Week Newsletter Water 

Vergennes Water & Waste Disposal Project Funded by USDA

USDA invests $17.5 million in the Vergennes water and waste disposal project. According to Vermont Biz, improvements will include an

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter Water Infrastructure 

What’s Next for Defending Critical Infrastructure?

As tensions between the U.S. and Russian remain, so does the threat of potential cyber attacks targeting U.S. critical infrastructure.

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Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter Water Infrastructure 

Biden-⁠Harris Administration Announces Additional Infrastructure Funding for Ports and Waterways

The Biden-Harris Administration will be investing more than $2.7 billion in funding for Army Corps projects. Such projects will focus

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New This Week Newsletter Water 

EPA grants $52 million for drinking water, wastewater infrastructure improvements

SEATTLE — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it will help fund Washington’s $22 million plan for key drinking water

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New This Week Newsletter Transportation Water 

U.S. Coast Guard Releases Spending Plan for Infrastructure Bill Funding

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) released a spending plan for funding received from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).

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Environment In This Issue New This Week Newsletter Water 

The Water Environment Federation Stormwater Institute

Stormwater Infrastructure in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act By Steve Dye The Water Environment Federation (WEF) Stormwater Institute (SWI)

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Newsletter Water 

SBP Releases $450,000 In Grant Funding To Nonprofits Rebuilding In Hurricane Ida Impacted Communities

Nine nonprofits will work across Orleans, St. John, St. James, LaFourche, Tangipahoa, Jefferson, Plaquemines and Terrebonne Parishes. NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 14,

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Newsletter Water 

Infrastructure Bill to Aid US Tribes with Water, Plumbing

For decades, Native Americans have felt neglected by the government. Many tribes have inadequate plumbing and some even lack indoor

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New This Week Newsletter Water Infrastructure 

The Global Water and Wastewater Treatment Equipment Market Size Increases

Global Water and Wastewater Treatment Equipment Market Size is estimated is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% during

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Energy In This Issue Water 

Renewable Energy, Microgrids and Conservation

A step toward climate resilience in the water and energy sectors. By Ryan Waterman If you are in the business

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In This Issue New This Week Water Infrastructure 

Bipartisan Solutions for Water Infrastructure

Congress and the White House must find a bipartisan solution on water infrastructure legislation. By Evan Pratt As the debate

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In This Issue New This Week Water Infrastructure 

Cash Flow to Keep the Water Flowing

EPA invites communities to apply for innovative, flexible water infrastructure financing. By Andrew Sawyers In communities across the nation, drinking

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Pure Water Monterey Groundwater Replenishment Project
Feature In This Issue New This Week Water 

Solving Water Supply Woes

The Pure Water Monterey Groundwater Replenishment Project helps Monterey County combat limited, local water resources.  By Brian Alvarado Photos Courtesy

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In This Issue Water 

2021: Water Infrastructure’s Moment

The stars are aligning for 2021 to be a historic year for water infrastructure investment By Scott Berry Water is

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Water Water Infrastructure 

Water Infrastructure and Real-Time Monitoring

By Suad Cisic, P.E., National Practice Lead – Water at Michael Baker International and Garrett Yager, P.E., Department Manager –

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Water Water Infrastructure 

Water Infrastructure Funding Announced By EPA

WASHINGTON — Today, at an address to water associations, utilities, and their workers to mark Water Week, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

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In This Issue Water 

Solving the Stormwater Challenge

Stormwater sector survey highlights $8.5 billion annual funding gap By Rebecca Arvin-Colón Municipalities across the U.S. work to maintain stormwater

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Infrastructure New This Week Water Infrastructure 

Water Resources Bill To Be Pushed Forward By Schumer

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has announced his intent to push forward on a water resources bill next week.

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Water 

Increasing Snowmelt in Winter A Threat to Water Supply

More snow is melting during winter across the West, a concerning trend that could impact everything from ski conditions to

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New This Week Water 

EPA Announces $67M Funding For Stormwater Management

WASHINGTON (April 1, 2021) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $67 million in grant funding through the

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In This Issue Water 

Congress Must Support Water Utilities and Customers

drinking water, HEROES Act, wastewater, water

Coronavirus relief legislation is needed to address significant revenue losses By Charles Stevens  The country’s approximately 50,000 drinking water and

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Feature Water 

New York City’s Largest Wastewater Plant

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The Newtown Creek Water Resource Recovery Facility provides clean water to upwards of 1 million people By Brian Alvarado Built

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Feature Water 

Solutions For A 100-Year Problem

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The City of Dallas created the Able Pump Station to remedy this issue of its past By Sophia Acevedo Aging

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Water 

Six Steps to Better Stormwater Management

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Learn tips from a stormwater management expert to improve your process and lessen environmental impact. By Tim Ham While COVID-19

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In This Issue Water 

A Pipeline to Economic Recovery

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Investments in water infrastructure would create jobs, raise wages and protect health By Katie Henderson Many Americans are paying closer

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In This Issue Water 

The AI Interview: Diane VanDe Hei, CEO of the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies

amwa, covid-19, water infrastructure, water investments

Executive shares how water investments will assure health and safety of our nation’s communities American Infrastructure: The COVID-19 outbreak has

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Feature In This Issue Water 

Stormwater Solutions in Seattle

infrastructure, stormwater, water infrastructure, wet weather facility

The Murray Wet Weather Facility reduces untreated CSOs into Puget Sound By Brian Alvarado For 60 years during heavy rain,

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Feature In This Issue Water 

Minimizing Risk of The Most Important Resource

The Lakes & Stormwater Division of Lakeland ensures safety of its water By Brian Alvarado Water is one of the

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In This Issue Water 

Protecting America’s Water

Remote monitoring helps keep employees safe while mitigating emergencies By Greg Jackson According to the American Water Works Association, with

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Feature In This Issue Water 

Keeping Water Crystal Clear

Oak Harbor Clean Water Facility provides clean water for a better ecosystem The Oak Harbor Clean Water Facility (OHCWF) located

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In This Issue Stormwater Quality Water 

Planning Your Development’s Stormwater

Requirements for post-construction stormwater management during new and re-development By Richard Haimann Most cities, towns, municipalities, incorporated areas, and some

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In This Issue Water 

U.S. Needs Funding Now to Improve Water Infrastructure

Will Congress be willing to fund billions more for water infrastructure? By Mary Scott Nabers There are thousands of critical

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Featured Interview In This Issue Water 

The AI Interview: Radhika Fox, CEO of the U.S. Water Alliance

Executive shares her insight on the impact of our water infrastructure in today’s society American Infrastructure: Could you tell the

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Featured Interview In This Issue New This Week Water 

The AI Interview: Walt Marlowe, Executive Director of the Water Environment Federation

WEF executive director explains why protected clean water is more important now than ever American Infrastructure: The Coronavirus has highlighted

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Feature In This Issue New This Week Water Water Infrastructure Water Solutions 

Protecting Precious Resources in Record Time

New SCV Water treatment facility will help provide clean drinking water to thousands of families a year By Zack Johnston

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Feature Infrastructure New This Week Water Water Infrastructure 

Cleaner Water for Texas Citizens

infrastructure, wastewater

Facility improvements result in bettering citizens’ lives and a smaller environmental impact. Water equals life, and now with droughts and

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Infrastructure New This Week NEWS Water Water Infrastructure 

Freese and Nichols Expands in Florida with Water Utilities Specialist Tom Cross

TAMPA, Florida – May 7, 2020 – Freese and Nichols, Inc., continues building their Florida team with the addition of

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Feature In This Issue Transportation Water 

Iconic Infrastructure: Port of Seattle

For over one hundred years, the Port of Seattle has been the engine driving much of the economic growth of

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Featured Interview In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week Transportation Water 

The AI Interview: APWA President Bill Spearman, and President-elect Mary Joyce Ivers

The leaders of the American Public Works Association understand the challenges of our time, and see public works as part

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New This Week NEWS Technology Water Water Infrastructure Water Solutions 

Badger Meter Receives Smart 50 Award for Smart Water Meter Technology Deployment in Columbia, S.C.

MILWAUKEE – Feb. 18, 2020 — Badger Meter, a leading global innovator and manufacturer of flow measurement, control and communications

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Port
Infrastructure New This Week NEWS Water Water Infrastructure 

Freese and Nichols adds Carl Sepulveda to lead coastal and port projects

HOUSTON – Feb. 18, 2020 – Freese and Nichols, Inc., has expanded its coastal and marine expertise with the addition

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Tampa City Profile
In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week Sustainable Solutions Water 

Transforming Tampa’s Tomorrow

Tampa is gearing up for increasing environmental challenges with a $2.9 billion, 20-year investment into revitalizing the city’s infrastructure By

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Environment Feature In This Issue New This Week Risk Management Transportation Water 

Two Birds, One Road

Not only does the SouthEast Connector save drivers travel time, it will help mitigate flood conditions within the Truckee Meadows

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In This Issue New This Week Stormwater Quality Water 

Opportunity Through Partnerships

Community-based partnership offers infrastructure solutions through stormwater management  By Keisha Brown Green infrastructure practices continue to be leveraged across the

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Environment In This Issue New This Week Water 

Nature 2.0: Green Infrastructure in 2020

Green infrastructure for healthier and more resilient cities By Erik J. Meyers Approaching the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, cities

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Cover photo for outfall project feature
Feature Infrastructure New This Week Water Water Infrastructure Water Solutions 

One Piece to the Mooresville Infrastructure Puzzle

An outfall improvement is another step toward solving the sanitary sewer issues of Mooresville, North Carolina. Photos Courtesy of Willis

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