Online Exclusives Obama Declares Flint Water Crisis a Federal Emergency The White House authorizes assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to coordinate relief efforts January 20, 2016
Online Exclusives Statement from AWWA CEO David LaFrance on Flint Water-Quality Crisis The American Water Works Association issues a statement about the ongoing water-quality crisis in Flint, Michigan. January 20, 2016
Online Exclusives EPA: $271 Billion Needed for Nation's Wastewater Infrastructure The latest survey from the US Environmental Protection Agency highlights essential infrastructure projects that are needed within the next 5 years January 19, 2016
Online Exclusives Associations Unite in Support of Water Reuse Investment Joint letter from 8 water sector organizations asks US Bureau of Reclamation for increased funding in support of water reuse research and infrastructure January 13, 2016
Online Exclusives News Briefs: Utility to Double Deliveries of Recycled Water In this week’s news, a California utility responds to demand for more recycled water and a Michigan city’s 'Grand Strategy' takes aim at flood prevention January 07, 2016
Online Exclusives Arizona, Nevada Receive $44 Million to Improve Water Quality EPA funds will go to various infrastructure improvement projects with an emphasis on small and disadvantaged communities. December 31, 2015
Online Exclusives US House Passes $15M Water Systems Assistance Act The American Public Works Association commends legislation that will help small and rural communities comply with the Safe Drinking Water Act December 22, 2015
Online Exclusives News Briefs: Flint Seeks Loan Forgiveness to Replace Lead Pipes 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 December 17, 2015
Online Exclusives Congress Frees WIFIA From Ban on Tax-Exempt Bonds American Water Works Association urges swift action to fund water infrastructure tool December 08, 2015
Online Exclusives Storm-Ravaged Columbia Continues Recovery Efforts Massive cleanup in South Carolina highlights the power of teamwork and community in the aftermath of Hurricane Joaquin. But there's still much work to be done. December 08, 2015
Online Exclusives Louisville Water Increases Funding to Inspect, Repair and Replace Water Mains In 2016, Louisville Water will spend $21 million to inspect, repair and replace water mains in its service area. December 02, 2015
Online Exclusives EPA Provides $165 Million for New England Water Infrastructure Projects Low-interest loans will be used to replace aging infrastructure and upgrade drinking water systems throughout the region December 02, 2015
Online Exclusives News Briefs: Suspects Arrested for Dam Vandalism In this week's news, four men are arrested after 50 million gallons of water is released into the San Francisco Bay, D.C. Water sues the EPA, and hundreds attend a party thrown by a California water utility. December 02, 2015
Online Exclusives Water Pumps Help Texas Community Reduce Flooding As floodwaters ravaged Texas during Memorial Day weekend 2015, the water pumps in Simonton were hard at work protecting the city November 30, 2015