LADWP breaks ground on stormwater capture project
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), Councilmember Adrin Nazarian, LA Recreation and Parks and the LA Bureau
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Chesapeake Bay watershed receives $90 million for restoration
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that 83 new projects are coming to the Chesapeake Bay watershed, a critical
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EPA delivers $272 million for drinking water project in Tennessee
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it will deliver $272 million as a Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation
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The latest outlook for water infrastructure legislation
Despite the House passing the Water Resources Development Act of 2026, H.R.9497, on Sept. 16, there are still gaps in
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WEFTEC 2026 opens in New Orleans
The Water Environment Federation’s (WEF) annual premier technical exhibition and conference, WEFTEC 2026, opens this week in New Orleans, with
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Arizona takes initiative as Colorado River supplies shrink
As Arizona prepares for less Colorado River water, Valley cities are looking at both new infrastructure and new ways to
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USDA invests in Iowa’s rural water infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary for Rural Development Glen R. Smith announced on Sept. 25, 2026, that
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$34 million awarded for water storage projects
Two California water storage projects received federal funding from the Bureau of Reclamation’s Small Storage Grant Program. The South Valley
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California Sites Reservoir project moves closer to construction
The Sites Reservoir project in California is close to receiving construction approval. The State Water Board will decide on the
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Bipartisan WRDA of 2026 passes house
The bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (WRDA), H.R.9497, passed through the House of Representatives on Sept. 16, by a
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EPA announces $251 million to upgrade California’s drinking water infrastructure
On Sept. 18, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $251 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act
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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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