EPA Takes Action to Ensure Drinking Water Safety
On April 2, 2026, at an event with Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., U.S.
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Water
DOI announces $900M investment in critical western water projects
The Department of the Interior (DOI) announced on March 31, 2026, $889 million in new investments for critical water infrastructure
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Cal Water begins work on Marysville infrastructure upgrade
On March 31, 2026, the California Water Service (Cal Water) announced that work has begun on a major water infrastructure
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Massachusetts awarded over $1 Billion for Water Infrastructure
On April 2, 2026, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that 70 projects across Massachusetts are eligible to receive over $1 billion
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EPA resumes Sediment Cleanup Project of Cuyahoga River
In early March, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) resumed cleanup of the Cuyahoga River in Gorge Metro Park in
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EPA awards nearly $2 billion for Florida’s water infrastructure
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded $1,687,013,000 to the state of Florida to improve water infrastructure resiliency. These supplemental
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EPA announces $610M Loan for Northeastern Illinois drinking water
On March 27, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $610 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act
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USDA Invests $66 Million for Illinois New Water Infrastructure
On March 19, 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Illinois State Director Jesus Ortega announced that the
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Water infrastructure upgrade begins in Bakersfield
Cal Water begins work on a pump station upgrade in Bakersfield, Calif. This project is expected to improve water supply
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Interior Announces $889 Million Investment in Western Water Infrastructure
On March 17, 2026, the Department of the Interior announced an investment of $889 million for critical water infrastructure projects
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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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