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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Water
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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Water infrastructure expansion approved for Arizona communities
On May 4, 2026, the Navajo Nation approved a critical contract modification for the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project Chapter Connection
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Gov. Newsom outlines California’s water future
On May 7, 2026, Gavin Newsom, governor of California, spoke before members of the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA),
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Cal Water finalizes infrastructure improvement plan
California Water Service (Cal Water), the largest subsidiary of California Water Service Group, received a final decision on its 2024
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USDA invests in water infrastructure for Illinois
On April 28, 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA) Illinois State Director Jesus Ortega announced that farmer-founded
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EPA announces funding to protect waterways from sewage overflows
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of approximately $80 million through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse
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DWR announces plan to strengthen San Joaquin Valley’s water future
On May 1, 2026, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced the development of A Vision for the San Joaquin
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North Carolina allocates $215 million for water infrastructure recovery
On April 22, 2026, North Carolina announced additional funding to support communities impacted by natural disasters. Governor Josh Stein announced the
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Delta Conveyance Project achieves important milestone
On April 23, 2026, the Delta Stewardship Council decisively backed Governor Gavin Newsom’s Delta Conveyance Project’s certification of consistency. This
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EPA invests $90 million for water infrastructure in rural communities
On April 24, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it will use $90 million in grant funding
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EPA announces $30 million to improve drinking water
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $30 million in grant funding, as part of the agency’s RealWaterTA Initiative. This newly available funding
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New York receives $43 million for local water infrastructure
On April 16, 2026, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the state will receive $43 million in funding to
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North Carolina receives $215 million for water infrastructure
On April 16, 2026, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein announced that 66 projects in 26 counties across the state will
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EPA recognizes 48 water infrastructure projects
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized excellence in water infrastructure at the 2026 Council of Infrastructure Financing Authorities Summit on
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Idaho receives $38 million for critical water upgrades
On April 12, 2026, Idaho’s director for the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that several rural areas of Idaho will
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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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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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