DOI invests $320 million in clean drinking water for Tribal communities
Funds available to 17 tribes in 17 western U.S. states served by reclamation, which will implement the program in two phases
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DOI announces $35 million for water supply projects in western states
Projects funded will help ensure consistent water supply and mitigate the impact of climate change
Pennsylvania releases $105 million for transportation, pipeline projects
State funds will help aid transit safety and resource accessibility
Reno to build $221 million facility to purify water for reuse
Advanced Purified Water Facility will produce high-quality reclaimed water to meet and sustain the state’s needs
Austin, Texas, requiring large projects to tap into city’s reclaimed-water system
Plan requires large projects built within 500 feet of the city’s purple-pipe reclaimed water infrastructure must connect to it or install an onsite water reuse system
Cyberattacks pose active threat to water infrastructure, EPA warns
Agencies call on states to be on high alert; calls threats from Iranian- and Chinese-backed groups ongoing
West Virginia city to upgrade wastewater treatment plant, pump station
Morgantown Utility Board will use $30 million on Cheat Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant and Whites Run Lift Station
Study finds consistent break rates with aging water pipes
Utah State University report provides insights for asset management planning in utilities nationwide
‘Smart buoys’ make Lake Erie world’s most digitally connected lake
Initiative has multiple environmental, recreational uses, but main goal is economic development
Federal agencies increase efforts to tackle lead hazards
Commitments include reducing lead exposure in underserved communities and promoting environmental justice to protect those localities from hazardous waste
