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News Briefs: Alabama Officials Speak Out Against 'Flushable' Wipes
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August 05, 2021

Also in this week's sewer and water news, Ohio launches a new grant program that will invest hundreds of millions of dollars in water infrastructure
News Briefs: Tuscaloosa Mayor Signs Water Conservation Order Due to Leak
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June 23, 2021

Also in this week's water and wastewater news, the FBI is investigating the hacking of a water treatment facility in the San Francisco Bay Area
News Briefs: Environmental Groups Hope Alabama Spends Relief Funds on Water Infrastructure
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March 31, 2021

Also in this week's sewer and water news, lawmakers introduce legislation to curb cyberattacks against critical infrastructure
Tackling Water System Upgrades
Tackling Water System Upgrades
Editorial
February 23, 2021

Birmingham Water Works takes a methodical approach to correcting the flaws in its sprawling system.

News Briefs: Coronavirus Relief Measure Includes Utility Bill Assistance for Low-Income Americans
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January 05, 2021

Also in this week's sewer and water news, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is warning that a massive government data breach poses a grave risk to government and private networks
News Briefs: Utah Fights Quagga Mussels to Save Water Infrastructure
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July 16, 2019

Also in this week's sewer and water news, Tropical Storm Barry brings enough rain to cause sewer overflows in Alabama and raise concerns for those in New Orleans
Utilities Find Ways to Ward Off FOG
Utilities Find Ways to Ward Off FOG
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October 24, 2017

In light of the latest discovery of a massive fatberg in a Baltimore sewer, here are some of the ways utilities have found success defeating FOG
Wastewater Operator Gave Up College for Collections
Wastewater Operator Gave Up College for Collections
Editorial
October 25, 2016
David McAlpin goes from university to utility and builds a life around water and wastewater in Blountsville, Alabama.
News Briefs: Florida City Gives Up Control of Utility Amidst Corruption Allegations
News Briefs: Florida City Gives Up Control of Utility Amidst Corruption Allegations
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September 08, 2016
In this week’s news briefs, Miami-Dade County takes over the water and sewer operations of the city of Opa-locka, and a new California law aims to crack down on excessive water users during drought conditions.
News Briefs: Baltimore Water Main Breaks Down 40 Percent
News Briefs: Baltimore Water Main Breaks Down 40 Percent
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July 14, 2016
In this week’s news briefs, the city of Baltimore says proactive maintenance has led to a significant reduction in water main breaks, and the state of Alabama sues Dothan over sewer overflows.