Water Sector News
A snapshot of clean water stories from publications around the country, updated daily!
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Stimulus funds help, but Mobile water and sewer utility grappling with aging infrastructure
March 16, 2023obile’s water and sewer utility, taking advantage of federal stimulus money, has made improvements over the years, but it still may not be enough to mitigate its old infrastructure, some of which predates the creation of the utility. While municipalities in Baldwin County have expressed frustration over missing out on federal funds for their own water and sewer projects, the Mobile Area Water and Sewer System (MAWSS), which has a customer base of around 100,000, received considerable funding from the last round of American Rescue Plan Act appropriations. Specifically, the utility received about $5.2 million in principal forgiveness on existing loans from the Alabama Department of Environmental Management, which was tasked with allocating the money. -
KRMA wastewater tested to monitor COVID-19 in local communities
March 15, 2023 -
Gov. Beshear announces $32 million to improve infrastructure across the Commonwealth
March 15, 2023 -
Civil rights complaint filed over Alabama’s wastewater infrastructure fund distributions
March 7, 2023 -
The science of detecting infectious disease in wastewater arrived with the COVID-19 pandemic
March 6, 2023 -
Lorain County locals fight against proposed biosolids facility in Grafton Township
March 3, 2023 -
US introduces new rules to protect water systems from hackers
March 3, 2023 -
As Casella aims to treat PFAS in leachate, what happens next with Vermont’s forever chemicals?
February 28, 2023 -
EMWD’s Patrick the Poo Recognized for Educational Excellence
February 23, 2023 -
OC San GM wins NACWA environmental award
February 22, 2023 -
Jackson water crisis caused by 'decades of under-investment,' says DOJ-appointed manager
February 21, 2023 -
Boston COVID wastewater data rises, Massachusetts virus cases dip and hospitalizations drop
February 17, 2023 -
Officials: Non-flushables can damage infrastructure, hike utility bills
February 17, 2023 -
Bill at state legislature would ban disposable, flushable wipes in all of Hawai'i
February 17, 2023 -
Rob Long Will Make Sure Every Delray Beach resident has access to clean, safe drinking water
February 15, 2023 -
Beckley partnership wins acclaim for watershed monitoring
February 15, 2023 -
Beckley partnership wins acclaim for watershed monitoring
February 15, 2023 -
$48 Million in water and sewer improvements coming to St. Tammany Parish
February 14, 2023 -
EGLE awards ARPA funding to Michigan communities
February 14, 2023 -
Waterloo moves forward with plan to monetize wastewater
February 13, 2023