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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Water Infrastructure
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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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