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Greasezilla Builds National FOG Infrastructure Network to Take Processing Burden Off Municipalities

New Ashland, Virginia, facility advances 30-site national rollout with potential infrastructure value exceeding $150 million
Cyberattacks on Water Systems Are the Real Threat

Cyberattacks on Water Systems Are the Real Threat

No community is safe from threats to critical infrastructure and public safety
2026 News Briefs

News Briefs: Reno Breaks Ground on Nevada's First Indirect Reuse Facility

Also in this week's water and wastewater news, the City of Wichita has announced that testing and repairs are fully complete at its new half-billion-dollar water treatment plant
Repairing and Replacing Underground Waterlines Without Disturbing Sidewalks

Repairing and Replacing Underground Waterlines Without Disturbing Sidewalks

From boring and push-pipe to hydroexcavation, directional drilling and mole methods, there are several smart ways to replace waterlines under sidewalks without tearing up the concrete
2026 News Briefs

News Briefs: Nevada Sues Federal Government Over Colorado River Plan

Also in this week's water and wastewater news, the U.S. National Science Foundation has awarded $7.9 million to establish the four-year PFAS Environmental Research Network
2026 News Briefs

News Briefs: Ultra-Marathoner Running Along Colorado River to Spotlight Water Issues

Also in this week's sewer and water news, a failed patch on a wastewater pipe releases over 4 million gallons of sewage into the Arkansas River
Cybersecurity network cables

Top 5 Municipal Sewer & Water Articles: August 2026

From cybersecurity threats and record-low reservoirs to surprising underground discoveries, these were the five most-read Municipal Sewer & Water stories in August
MSW Update

New Report Shows Underground Utility Damage Costs America Triple Previous Estimates

A new report finds underground utility damage costs the U.S. economy $83.2 billion a year
2026 News Briefs

News Briefs: Sewer Workers in England Uncover Millions in Hidden Gold

Also in this week's sewer and water news, New Jersey's attorney general announces judicial approval of two groundbreaking settlements to remedy longstanding PFAS contamination
MSW Update

Water Watch Center Launches to Defend Rural Utilities From Cyberattacks

DEF CON Franklin and the National Rural Water Association have launched the Water Watch Center to help small water utilities strengthen cyber defenses and protect clean water from foreign hackers
2026 News Briefs

News Briefs: Lake Mead Plunges to Unprecedented Record Low

Also in this week's sewer and water news, Senators Adam Schiff and Amy Klobuchar introduce the Water Cyber Shield Act in an effort to defend the nation's water infrastructure against digital threats
EPA Hosts Roundtable With States, Water Systems and Small Communities to Accelerate Water Investments

EPA Hosts Roundtable With States, Water Systems and Small Communities to Accelerate Water Investments

EPA brought states, water systems and small communities together to identify ways to speed up water infrastructure funding and get critical projects moving faster
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Cyberattacks Target Water Systems in Multiple States

Cyberattacks targeting water and wastewater utilities in at least seven states have renewed federal warnings about vulnerable PLCs, internet-exposed controls and the need for stronger cybersecurity safeguards
NACWA Honors Top Clean Water Utilities and Leaders at Conference

NACWA Honors Top Clean Water Utilities and Leaders at Conference