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News Briefs: Human Remains Cause Sewer Blockage

In this week’s news briefs, a water department crew makes a gruesome discovery, and the town of Colebrook, New Hampshire, starts replacing some of the oldest water infrastructure in the state.

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News Briefs: Water Board Moves to Drop Record Fine

In this week’s news briefs, California officials consider dismissing a $1.55 million fine levied against the Byron-Bethany Irrigation District, and an Oregon city announces plans to sell unused water rights.

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News Briefs: Chicago Breaks Ground on $55 Million Stormwater Tunnel

In this week’s news briefs, Lake Mead water level hits an all-time low, Chicago looks to reduce flooding in Albany Park, and West Fargo prepares to change its water source amid customer concerns.

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News Briefs: Santa Barbara to Restart Desalination Plant

In this week's news, Santa Barbara officials opt for desalination, a water utility invests $50 million in its future, and a West Coast water district faces a hefty fine.