In field testing, the robot was able to detect a 1 gpm leak

The Environmental Working Group's national Tap Water Database could fuel Americans' concerns about drinking water quality

In this week’s news briefs, a federal audit argues that FEMA shouldn’t have entered into the $2.04 billion deal to help repair New Orleans’ Hurricane Katrina damage, and a city in New York is looking at putting a halt to new development because of concern that its current water system can’t handle the growth

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A water utility in Australia is conducting field-testing with two spaniels to determine how effective they can be in leak detection

In this week’s news briefs, the EPA invites utilities to apply for more than $2 billion in loans through the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act, and OSHA issues citations for an incident that killed three sewer workers in January

The web-based portal consolidates information about financing mechanisms and other resources that can help communities plan their projects

National Association of City Transportation Officials develops a guide to help cities better implement green infrastructure alongside street components

Looking for education opportunities in the water and wastewater industry? Check out this updated listing of upcoming events from around the country.