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Fitch: Lead Lawsuits Will Pressure Water Sector
According to Fitch Ratings, legal action taken against municipalites in regards to lead contamination will have long-lasting impact for everyone in the water...
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We Can't Let Flint Contaminate Tap Water's Reputation
My older brother brings an insulated jug of water along when we go fishing. On it he has written “BWIFI” in bold...
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How Madison Water Utility Eliminated Its Lead Problem
Editor's note: This article first appeared on the Madison Water Utility blog in response to recent news events in Flint, Michigan.You can’t see it....
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Board Game Puts Drought on the Map
Let’s face it. Serious, complex topics and information always have the potential to feel about as dry as the current state of...
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Toilets Are Not Trashcans, Says NACWA
Cynthia Finley grew up with a septic system, so she learned as a child what not to put down a toilet. However, she...
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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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This Video Takes You Into Denver Water's "Twilight Zone"
Oh.my.goodness.Maybe it’s because this is a holiday week and my mind is already on the turkey thawing in my refrigerator. Or maybe...
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Louisville Water's History Project In the Spotlight
The Kentucky Historical Society has named Lousiville Water's Water Works Museum project as a 2015 Outstanding Education/Exhibit Initiative for history. Louisville Water...
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Nation's Largest Desalination Plant Now Online
Operations are underway at the nation’s largest and most technologically advanced seawater desalination plant, which has already produced more than 1.5 billion gallons...
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What Water Utilities Can Learn From the Donald Trump Phenomenon
No one can really say how long the Donald Trump presidential campaign will last. If you told most veteran journalists or political...
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A Kayaking Mission for Clean Water
With each stroke of their kayak paddles and each pedal of their bicycles, Gary and Linda De Kock are raising money for...
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News Briefs: Did a Trapped Bird Cause $38M Water Cleanup?
A pheasant is the top suspect as officials look for the cause of a cryptosporidium outbreak in Lancashire, Great Britain. The early-August outbreak...
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Utility Helps Customers to 'Cease the Grease' This Holiday Season
With Thanksgiving fast approaching, Cape Fear (North Carolina) Public Utility Authority is being proactive in reminding its customers to “cease the grease” both...



















