Oil and gas industry has a water problem, and EPA wants to help
The EPA is proposing updates to its decades-old regulations on “produced water” from oil and gas extraction, aiming to enable
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Author: Karla Valdez
A ‘poison pill’ in California’s budget deal ties state spending
California’s Legislature narrowly passed a $321 billion budget just before the July 1st deadline, but its enactment hinges on approval of two
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EPA Will Revise Wastewater Rules to Support Electric Energy
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, under Administrator Lee Zeldin, intends to revise the 2024 Steam Electric Effluent Limitations Guidelines for
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DWR Semi-Annual Groundwater Key Trends for Water Year 2024
California’s Department of Water Resources (DWR) has released its latest Semi‑Annual Groundwater Conditions Update, revealing that groundwater storage across 98
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Time to Stop Subsidizing Solar and Wind in Perpetuity
The One Big Beautiful Bill would eliminate or accelerate the phase‑out of federal clean energy tax credits for wind, solar,
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Georgia approves Millions for local transportation projects
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and the SRTA Board approved a record-setting $26.5 million in GTIB state loans and grants for 13
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U.S. Transportation Unveils Pro-Trucker Package
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy unveiled a “pro-trucker” initiative delivering over $275 million in grants to expand truck parking, rolling
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Sarasota County’s Strategic Sewer Evaluation
Sarasota County is modernizing its wastewater infrastructure through its CMOM program and Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Surveys (SSES), focusing on maintenance,
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California high-speed rail progress seen in new images
The California High-Speed Rail project has completed 55 infrastructure projects in the Central Valley and is preparing to begin laying
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IIJA-Funded Infrastructure Projects
The IIJA (“Bipartisan Infrastructure Law”) has funneled hundreds of billions into diverse transportation and infrastructure projects nationwide, supporting more than
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NYS/DEC Announces construction of $13 Million Wastewater Project
The New York State DEC has launched a nearly $13 million project to improve wastewater collection and treatment in Kendall,
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Sen. Costa hopes road-and-bridge funding bill reduces opposition
Senator Jay Costa supports a bill allocating $293 million for public transit and an additional $500 million for road and
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Experts ‘disappointed’ drainage regulation update
Experts are disappointed that the UK government’s recent update to sustainable drainage system (SuDS) standards stops short of making SuDS
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U.S. Water Market Size and Forecast 2025 to 2034
The U.S. water and wastewater treatment market is growing due to rising urbanization, industrialization and stricter environmental regulations, driving demand
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Injunction on Immigration for Federal Transportation Grants
The court issued a preliminary injunction blocking the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) from enforcing a condition requiring recipients of
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U.S. Transportation Secretary speeds to get America building again
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has expedited the processing of infrastructure grants, approving 529 recent grants totaling $2.9 billion—bringing his total cleared
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Nevada’s Infrastructure Improves to a ‘C+’ Grade
Nevada’s 2025 infrastructure report, released by ASCE, upgraded the state’s overall grade from a C to a C+, making it
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Water can not be climate afterthought in US
While U.S. climate policy often centers on energy and transportation, water—despite its essential role—is largely overlooked. With worsening droughts impacting
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US Infrastructure could become casualty of Iran-Israel conflict
The ongoing Israel–Iran conflict could trigger cyberattacks targeting U.S. critical infrastructure. Researchers from firms like Radware and Google’s Threat Intelligence
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Leaders Praise EPA’s Proposed Standards
The EPA’s draft Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for 2026–2027 proposes raising mandatory blending targets for ethanol and biodiesel while prioritizing
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Local Solutions to Our Biggest Problems
Chattanooga’s mayor, Tim Kelly, emphasizes that local governments—like his city—can effectively address big national issues by directly fostering economic mobility
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Exploring an unconventional solution to water scarcity
In response to escalating water scarcity driven by climate change and rapid population growth, St. George, Utah, is pioneering the
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How American Water is Shaping the Future at ACE25
The 2025 American Water Works Association (AWWA) Annual Conference & Exposition (ACE25) in Denver, American Water showcased its leadership in
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Amazon invests billions in Pennsylvania to expand infrastructure
Amazon has announced plans to invest at least $20 billion in Pennsylvania to expand its cloud infrastructure, focusing on data
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The infrastructure risk that could derail America’s energy transition
Federal investigators revealed that some Chinese-made solar inverters contain hidden communication modules, raising national security concerns. With China producing the
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