Water Usage Articles

Meet Eddy, AWWA’s new huggable, lovable mascot. His clean-water message creates ripples wherever he flows.

Actor accused of taking water from a public hydrant reaches a settlement with Calleguas Municipal Water District

Unprecedented conservation efforts come with a unique set of challenges for California water utilities

We're all accountable for solving water problems, says the Pope.

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.

Municipalities cautiously move forward as heavy rainfall throughout the Lone Star State slowly replenishes depleted water reserves

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.

Unprecedented water regulations will cut residential and commercial use, but they won’t reduce reliance on water when fires flare up

A ruling by a California court could impact how most of the state's water utilities charge ratepayers

Utilities across California are increasing efforts to educate customers on new water use regulations

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

As California enters its fourth year of severe drought, Gov. Jerry Brown declares emergency and issues new regulations. But will it be enough?

Madison Water Utility takes a multipronged approach to improving infrastructure and sustaining water resources.

Anaheim relies on proactive water service management to provide abundant and affordable water – even in significant drought conditions.