Adam Rollins Kyle maps ambitious water future with billions in projects The plan accounts for $6.6 billion in projects and is the city’s first comprehensive guideline.
Miles Smith Virginia town plans $25 million water system upgrade The project revolves around replacing a water tank and the system’s pulsator with a design that involves four new sedimentary basins.
Keaton Peters Scottsdale sells $120M bond to fund water infrastructure Scottsdale will sell $120 million in excise tax revenue bonds to fund local water and wastewater projects.
Veronica Piscitelli Wichita approves new study for wastewater recycling, reuse The study will identify if and how the city could implement measures to recycle and reuse water from its wastewater treatment plants.
Adam Rollins Texas launches $6B initiative to secure water future Led by the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority, the WaterSecure Project could provide a sustainable solution for addressing the state’s water crisis.
Allison Barnette Fairfax approves $290.2M budget with focus on infrastructure The City Council in Fairfax, Virginia, unanimously approved the budget and the FY 5-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
Adam Rollins New data reveals growing crisis as American cities sink Major cities across the nation are sinking, affecting more than 34 million people and putting thousands of buildings at risk.
Claire Robertson Nebraska launches new agency to streamline water and energy The creation of the new agency is expected to improve collaboration across sectors and simplify permitting processes.
Brady Pieper EPA modifies “forever chemicals” rules for water systems While maintaining maximum contaminant levels for PFOA and PFOS, the agency plans to rescind limits on four other PFAS compounds.
Allison Barnette Rhode Island secures millions to remove lead pipes The loan, created in partnership with the Rhode Island Department of Health, includes nearly half the funds as grants.