Also in this week's sewer and water news, a Missouri laboratory detects the Delta variant of COVID-19 weeks before the first case was reported in the state

The newly formed Building for Recovery coalition is urging governments to use infrastructure as an avenue for economic recovery

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ latest survey looking at the impact of COVID-19 shows that most contractors have been able to stay busy and avoid laying off workers

The updated program allows those financially impacted by COVID-19 to continue receiving assistance and expands eligibility to reach those at or below 200% of federal poverty level

Plan is to repeat the survey on a regular basis in order to develop potential trends and gain additional insights about how the pandemic is affecting companies

The panel also updated the guidelines for protection of wastewater personnel from potential pathways of exposure to biological hazards

Also in this week's sewer and water news, hundreds of faith leaders are asking Congress to extend a utility shutoff moratorium through the rest of the pandemic

Also in this week's sewer and water news, a new homeowner is shocked to receive an outstanding water bill for $38,000

Also in this week's sewer and water news, a Florida water works department closes its office after staff is exposed to COVID-19

A new survey from the American Water Works Association shows the number of utilities reporting declining revenue increased from 23% in late April to 32% in June

It's important to develop a water management plan to prepare for business re-openings

The 2020 trade show was originally slated to take place as an in-person event in New Orleans

Help spread the message that stagnant drinking water left in pipes during the COVID-19 pandemic should be safely flushed before public use