President Obama has declared the water-contamination crisis in Flint, Michigan, a federal emergency. The designation lets the city accept $5 million in...
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Statement from AWWA CEO David LaFrance on Flint Water-Quality Crisis
On Jan. 16, President Barack Obama issued an emergency declaration that makes available federal aid for the drinking water crisis in Flint,...
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EPA: $271 Billion Needed for Nation's Wastewater Infrastructure
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a survey last week that reveals $271 billion is needed to maintain and improve the nation’s wastewater...
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Associations Unite in Support of Water Reuse Investment
The WateReuse Association joined seven other water sectors groups last week in urging the Bureau of Reclamation to use a portion of...
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News Briefs: Utility to Double Deliveries of Recycled Water
The Napa Valley Register reports that the Napa (California) Sanitation District has nearly completed $20 million in projects to double its recycled...
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Arizona, Nevada Receive $44 Million to Improve Water Quality
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $44 million in funding to Arizona and Nevada for investment in statewide improvements in local drinking...
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US House Passes $15M Water Systems Assistance Act
The American Public Works Association commends the House of Representatives for passing S.611, the Grassroots Rural and Small Community Water Systems Assistance...
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News Briefs: Flint Seeks Loan Forgiveness to Replace Lead Pipes
U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee is pursuing forgiveness of nearly $21 million in past loans owed by the City of Flint, Michigan, for...
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Congress Frees WIFIA From Ban on Tax-Exempt Bonds
Water utilities and advocates are celebrating a huge step forward for the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act after Congress passed legislation Dec. 3...
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Storm-Ravaged Columbia Continues Recovery Efforts
The historic rain event that hit the East Coast in early October has left some areas continuing to deal with immediate recovery...
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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 after the Board of...
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EPA Provides $165 Million for New England Water Infrastructure Projects
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded over $165 million to help finance improvements to water projects throughout New England. The funds will be...
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News Briefs: Suspects Arrested for Dam Vandalism
Fremont police arrested four men Nov. 24 for intentionally damaging an inflatable dam, which caused the release of nearly 50 million gallons...
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Water Pumps Help Texas Community Reduce Flooding
The City of Simonton in Fort Bend County, Texas, had been plagued by flooding in the past, but escaped the floodwaters of...




















