Also in this week's sewer and water news, a Missouri laboratory detects the Delta variant of COVID-19 weeks before the first case was reported in the state

Also in this week's sewer and water news, Gov. Gavin Newsom of California proposes a $5.1 billion water infrastructure investment package

Also in this week's sewer and water news, a manufacturer of so-called "flushable" wipes has reached a settlement with a South Carolina utility in a landmark case for the wastewater industry

Also in this week's sewer and water news, the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority is penalized after admitting it illegally dumped sludge for seven years

Also in this week's sewer and water news, the Suquamish Tribe is planning to sue King County, Washington, for violating the Clean Water Act

The new institute aims to solve some of the world’s most complex water-related issues

Also in this week's sewer and water news, a bill in New Hampshire aims to abolish fluoridation in municipal drinking water systems