Aging Infrastructure Articles

Marketing tools for water agencies are part of a new public awareness campaign, 'What's the Value of Water?'

Up to 10 million gallons of water gushed out of a broken water main, causing extensive damages on the UCLA campus, including historic Pauley Pavillion, last July

US Bureau of Reclamation rethinks its water management system to better serve a growing population amidst an uncertain future

In this week's news, Fargo Water Utility races to combat an invasive species, drop cloths cause major problems at a lift station, and LA pushes for big water rate increases

A new regional authority was formalized June 12 to take over operations of Detroit's water and sewer system

Gov. Charlie Baker announces grants totaling nearly $400,000 for improvements to local drinking water, wastewater and stormwater systems

In this week's news, Denver Water gives rapper Jay Z a lesson on the true cost of water, Knoxville meets consent decree milestones, and a partnership in St. Louis will provide $10 million in loans to minority and women contractors

Best-selling author will drive a 1949 Hudson Commodore 8 cross-country to visit with public works departments and bring attention to infrastructure projects

In this week's news, was a water main break responsible for plumbing issues at this year's running of the Preakness Stakes? And two states announce funding for major water projects.

Educational videos, a social media campaign, and meetings with lawmakers put spotlight on aging water infrastructure this week

A Mississippi mayor declares emergency on the city's aging sewer system, and a Ohio utility will begin delivering water to outlying customers.

In this week's news, it's Water Week 2015, Baltimore attempts to collect $40 million in past-due bills and Texas researchers team up to study water use.

Youth produce music video about importance of San Francisco’s sewer system

Increased public awareness, green infrastructure and the formation of stormwater utilities offer promise in today’s no-spend culture