California receives $155 million for water security
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved an authorization of $155 million for the Sacramento River Basin on July 1,
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EPA approves Michigan groundwater cleanup project
On June 29, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the approval of a comprehensive plan to address groundwater
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EPA gives $2.1 million for drinking water infrastructure improvements
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a new release of grant funding from its Small, Rural and Tribal (SmaRT)
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Legislation addresses water infrastructure needs nationwide
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO), Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA), Water Resources and
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California expands water commitment in response to climate concerns
On June 17, 2026, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the state is advancing the Sites Reservoir project with an
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Kentucky invests in critical water infrastructure upgrades
On June 19, 2026, Kentucky American Water announced that it is investing approximately $3 million to upgrade critical water infrastructure
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Honolulu breaks ground on wastewater infrastructure upgrades
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi joined City Council Member Esther Kiaʻāina, Department of Environmental Services Director Roger Babcock and construction partners
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New York aims to advance its water infrastructure
New York is making $425 million available to upgrade drinking water and sewer system infrastructure for communities across the state.
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Oklahoma celebrates groundbreaking of Second Atoka Pipeline
Oklahoma City broke ground on the next major segment of the Second Atoka Pipeline, the largest municipal water infrastructure project
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Oregon receives $37.4 million for safe drinking water
On June 12, 2026, Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced that Oregon will receive more than $37.4
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California upgrades nearly 100-year-old water infrastructure
The city of Carmel-by-the-Sea, Calif., celebrated the completion of a new underground water main pipe project, marking an important investment
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West Virginia receives $10 million bump in water infrastructure funding
West Virginia water infrastructure funding requests were approved as part of the Fiscal Year 2027 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies
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EPA announces $2.9 billion for lead pipe replacement
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced nearly $2.9 billion in funding for states to find and replace lead pipes
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Google announces $17 million in water stewardship initiatives
Google announced on June 03, 2026, new water stewardship commitments. This comes as many global intelligence companies are under scrutiny
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DWR hits milestone in California’s water planning
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) hosted the inaugural meeting of the Advisory Committee for the California Water Plan
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San Joaquin Valley receives $131 million for infrastructure projects
On May 22, 2026, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) announced that more than $131 million in federal funding is being awarded
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Senator announces $316 million for cleaner water in Illinois
On May 20, 2026, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced that the
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From Local Utility to Regional Engine
Water infrastructure rarely makes headlines and that’s by design. When systems work, they are invisible. But across the country, aging
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New York announces $113 million for local water infrastructure
On May 21, 2026, Governor of New York Kathy Hochul announced $113 million in funding to help communities statewide afford
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Legislation aims to secure drinking water during extreme heat
U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and John Curtis (R-UT) introduced a bill to help protect drinking water infrastructure in the
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DWR project allocation increases heading into summer
On May 15, 2026, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced an increase to the State Water Project (SWP) allocation
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Upgrading Century-Old Water Infrastructure
For over a century, the City of San Luis Obispo’s Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) played a vital role in
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Hydropower: A Sustainable Energy Solution
Hydropower is a renewable, sustainable energy source that generates electricity by using the natural flow of moving water to spin
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2026 State of the Water Industry Report
The American Water Works Association (AWWA) released its 2026 State of the Water Industry Report, revealing a sector facing growing
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South Dakota is tackling major water infrastructure projects
South Dakota, one of the nation’s smallest states by population, is working diligently to upgrade existing water infrastructure to deliver
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