Drinking Water Articles

EPA initiative provides tools to help utilities understand climate science and adapt accordingly

Yes, in the year 2016, there are citizens living in the US where raw sewage runs directly into streams.

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.

Minnesota city claims top prize at annual water-tasting competition

In this week’s news briefs, Waukesha wins a hard-fought battle for Lake Michigan water, and Flint police investigate a suspicious break-in at City Hall.

'To Quench a Thirst' is a three-part series produced by the San Diego County Water Authority that chronicles the region's search for water supplies, from historical to modern times.

In this week’s news briefs, a village is fined for exposing a worker to deadly gases, Chicago will spend $119 million to rehabilitate its aging brick sewers, and Tennessee receives funding for infrastructure improvements.

Last summer, the City of Santa Clara unveiled a unique public outreach tool to throngs of thirsty customers

Class-action lawsuit claims the city intentionally covered up lead levels by failing to warn residents.

In this week’s news briefs, an Alabama utility is routing customers over to a neighboring water supplier due to chemical contamination, and Port Huron seeks an extension to separate its last remaining combined sewer.

In this week’s news briefs, California officials consider dismissing a $1.55 million fine levied against the Byron-Bethany Irrigation District, and an Oregon city announces plans to sell unused water rights.

In this week’s news briefs, Lake Mead water level hits an all-time low, Chicago looks to reduce flooding in Albany Park, and West Fargo prepares to change its water source amid customer concerns.

Low-interest loans will help officials upgrade wastewater and drinking water systems statewide.

One of the largest water projects ever in the western United States started serving customers April 28