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In this week's news, a Washington wastewater study looks at drug use, states go to battle against the EPA and a water reuse project gets the thumbs-up

In this week's news, a labor dispute continues between Halifax Water and public employees, and a Wisconsin city inches closer in its pursuit of Lake Michigan water

In this week’s news, El Paso Water Utilities looks to become drought-proof, and a city in Montana wins a legal fight to take ownership of its water system

A new regional authority was formalized June 12 to take over operations of Detroit's water and sewer system

In this week's news, China has a new way of tracking its missing manhole covers, a California city sues the state over water use restrictions, and Denver addresses stormwater concerns.

In this week's news, a human body is found inside an Oregon pumping station and goats are deployed on a Pennsylvania stormwater basin in a fight against invasive species

In this week's news, Denver Water gives rapper Jay Z a lesson on the true cost of water, Knoxville meets consent decree milestones, and a partnership in St. Louis will provide $10 million in loans to minority and women contractors

In this week's news, vandals are responsible for nearly $50,000 in damages to an Iowa lift station project, and drought-stricken states will receive $50 million in federal funding

Water workers sue over lost jobs, Detroit resumes water shutoffs and Iowa's water bodies get a failing grade.

A stormwater culvert collapses, creating a 45-foot-wide sinkhole — and a $500,000 problem — in Texas

In this week's news, was a water main break responsible for plumbing issues at this year's running of the Preakness Stakes? And two states announce funding for major water projects.

In this week’s news, a New Jersey township praises its water and sewer workers, a former clerk is charged with theft, California approves emergency water regulations, and Portland Water Bureau seeks new leadership.

In this week's news, flushable wipes makers face another lawsuit, two major water system acquisitions are announced, and a rural Wisconsin water operator is recognized.

A Mississippi mayor declares emergency on the city's aging sewer system, and a Ohio utility will begin delivering water to outlying customers.