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Also in this week's sewer and water news, a boil water advisory in Detroit is extended to three weeks after a break is found in a 120-inch main

Also in this week's sewer and water news, a study by USGS finds that intensive pumping of aquifers during drought can speed up deterioration of groundwater quality

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

Most of the Fraser, Michigan, residents who were evacuated Christmas Eve are back in their homes, but months of repair work are ahead.

Officials suspect a leaky sewer main is the culprit and it wouldn’t be the first time.

Flint-based engineering firm to track service lines and identify high-priority areas

The recent events surrounding lead poisoning in Flint, Michigan, have roots that go back more than 4 years. This timeline, drawn from various sources, pieces together those significant events.

Flint, Michigan, Mayor Karen W. Weaver hopes to attract federal support as the water crises continues

In this week’s news, a congressman seeks forgiveness of nearly $21M in loans owed by the City of Flint, Michigan, and the Yavapai-Apache Nation breaks ground on new water pipeline

Howard Croft held the position of director of public works for the City of Flint, Michigan, since 2011

Task Force will provide technical assistance on reconnecting the City of Flint drinking water system to a new source

In this week's news, a Newfoundland man is in some hot water with municipal officials, Fort Wayne celebrates 150 years of brick sewers, and Flint will reconnect to Detroit's water supply.

In this week's news, floods wreak havoc on water infrastructure on both sides of the Atlantic, and Detroit's water department undergoes a major transition

Detroit is taking an innovative approach to tackling urban runoff