Articles by Riley Kleemeier

  1. Chicago Fails To Warn Most Residents About Lead In Water 7/17/2025

    In Chicago, a federal drinking water rule required officials to notify 900,000 properties that their drinking water is at risk of lead contamination. But as of early July, only 7% of the people on that list had been warned that their water may be putting them at risk for serious health issues.

  2. New Mexico's PFAS Lawsuit Could Spark National Trend 7/10/2025

    In New Mexico, PFAS have sparked a legal battle. The state is suing the U.S. Air Force over the four-mile chemical plume stemming from Cannon air force base, which the military has refused to address.

  3. New Bill Would Lock PFAS Water Standards Into Federal Law 7/2/2025

    As water systems across the country confront the rising uncertainties around PFAS, two members of the U.S. House of Representatives have introduced new legislation that aims to provide long-term certainty and protection.

  4. Supreme Court Decision In Wisconsin Reshapes PFAS Regulation 6/26/2025
    In another step in the fight against forever chemicals, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that state regulators can require landowners to clean up PFAS before they are officially designated as hazardous substances.
  5. Wastewater Tracking Gives Health Officials Insight Into Measles Cases 6/5/2025

    A new tracking dashboard has given the public the opportunity to determine where the measles virus has been detected in wastewater, which could be a critical tool for health officials.

  6. New Report Details Challenges Reshaping The Water Sector 5/29/2025
    The newly released 2025 Water Report from Black & Veatch offers a stark look at the pressures facing U.S. water utilities. Based on insights from 680 industry stakeholders, the report points to growing concerns over cybersecurity, evolving regulations, and PFAS contamination.
  7. Groundwater Extraction Is Sinking Major Cities 5/15/2025

    From New York to Los Angeles, cities in the United States are sinking. According to a recent study, which looked at the 28 most populous cities, all were sinking to some degree. The authors of the study point to massive ongoing groundwater extraction as the most common cause.

  8. Trump's 2026 Budget Cuts: What Will They Mean For The Water Industry? 5/8/2025

    On May 2nd, a letter to Appropriations Committee Chair Susan Collins revealed that President Donald Trump’s budget proposal for FY2026 calls for a sweeping $4.2 billion in total funding reduction for the U.S. EPA. $2.46 billion of this will be taken from the Clean and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds, or SRFs.

  9. U.S. And Mexico Strike Water Deal Amid Growing Rio Grande Crisis 5/1/2025

    As of Monday, the United States and Mexico have reached an agreement on how water will be shared from the Rio Grande basin. This agreement comes in response to Mexico falling significantly behind on its water delivery obligations, exacerbating drought conditions in South Texas.

  10. Arizona's New Water Plan: Treating Wastewater To Tackle Drought 4/24/2025

    From April 2020 to March 2025, Arizona has endured its fourth driest stretch of drought on record, underscoring the urgency of water conservation efforts across the state. With water resources strained and climate conditions remaining unpredictable, both state agencies and residents are being urged to take proactive steps in managing water use.