Online Exclusives News Briefs: AWWA's Water Infrastructure Conference Slated Sept. 8-11 Also in this week's sewer and water news, the U.S. EPA announces $9 million in research grants to assess the impact of antimicrobial resistance in wastewater August 29, 2024
Online Exclusives News Briefs: Man Rescued From Sewer Pipe in San Francisco Also in this week's sewer and water news, Los Angeles agrees to spend over $20 million on WWTP improvements as part of a settlement with federal prosecutors August 22, 2024
Online Exclusives News Briefs: Former Clerk Arrested in Indiana for Water Utility Embezzlement Also in this week's sewer and water news, a boil-water advisory is issued in New Orleans after a foil balloon struck a power line, causing an outage at a treatment plant August 15, 2024
Online Exclusives News Briefs: Arizona Unlocks Infrastructure Financing for Rural and Tribal Communities Also in this week's sewer and water news, a Maryland community will implement an indirect potable reuse system by adding membranes and UV light to its existing facility August 08, 2024
Online Exclusives News Briefs: First Responders Rescue Toddler From PVC Pipe Also in this week's sewer and water news, the EPA and the U.S. Army have launched a project to test water near Army sites for PFAS August 01, 2024
Online Exclusives News Briefs: Michigan Enacts Law to Curb 'Flushable' Wipes Also in this week's sewer and water news, a worker sustains serious injuries after falling into a manhole at the Sand Island Wastewater Treatment Plant in Honolulu, Hawaii July 25, 2024
Online Exclusives News Briefs: Construction Worker in Critical Condition After Sewer Rescue Also in this week's sewer and water news, residents of Sylvan Township in Michigan are advised not to drink municipal water after a break-in at the water treatment plant July 11, 2024
Online Exclusives News Briefs: Second Sewer Main Break Raises Questions in Vancouver Also in this week's sewer and water news, Grand Rapids, Minnesota, will chlorinate its water following an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease June 27, 2024
Online Exclusives News Briefs: Calgary Declares Emergency Amid Extended Water Main Repairs Also in this week's sewer and water news, the U.S. House of Representatives passes legislation that would mandate clear labeling on sanitary wipes that clog sewer systems June 20, 2024
Online Exclusives News Briefs: Hybrid Sewer System Offers Sanitation Hope for Black Belt Town Also in this week's sewer and water news, associations representing water utilities have filed court challenges against the new federal rule to limit PFAS in drinking water June 13, 2024
Online Exclusives News Briefs: Crews in Atlanta Repair Crucial Water Main Break Also in this week's sewer and water news, the U.S. allocates $242 million for water projects in the West June 06, 2024
Online Exclusives News Briefs: Minnesota Counties Unite to Tackle Water Quality Issues Also in this week's sewer and water news, a new map created by the Environmental Working Group reveals many water systems across the nation exceed proposed limits for PFAS May 30, 2024
Online Exclusives News Briefs: Texas City Experiences Water Outage Due to Leak Also in this week's sewer and water news, a recent article explores the concept of 'sponge cities' as a way to deal with flooding May 16, 2024
Online Exclusives News Briefs: Teen Worker Rescued After 30-Foot Fall Into Manhole Also in this week's sewer and water news, the U.S. EPA announces $3 billion to help states identify and replace lead service lines May 09, 2024