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A national water-quality crisis — such as the recent events in Flint, Michigan — can spark questions from customers and the media. Here’s how several utilities are proactively handling the topic of lead contamination.

In this week’s news briefs, a community rallies in support of a utility supervisor who was killed on the job, a water district dedicates new wells at a former sanitarium, and Massachusetts approves $100M in interest-free loans to replace aging waterlines.

Commitments aim to accelerate water innovations, investment and sustainability

The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District offers stakeholders a crash course in wastewater management

Wastewater infrastructure along the Mississippi River took a beating during a 100-year flood event in December 2015. Learn about the recovery process and what the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District learned from the event.

Research will measure health and ecological impacts of water conservation practices

In this week’s news briefs, a state agency takes extra measures to ensure motorist safety, data says Wisconsin is highest in strontium levels, and Charleston Water System is refinancing its debt to help fund infrastructure projects.

Acquisition will strengthen Oldcastle Precast's position in important markets

In the latest roundup of industry news, Cityworks celebrates a 20-year partnership with Esri, Federal Signal makes an acquisition, and ServiceTitan reports record growth.

Tnemec Tank of the Year award winner in City of Cocoa continues its vital role in maintaining utility’s water supply.

Brunswick County builds up its staff and its distribution system en route to consecutive string of state honors.

Palamara helps lead the Onondaga County Water Authority through system expansion, new regulations and a technological revolution.