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  1. EPA Releases New Guidance To Reduce Lead Exposure In Drinking Water, Protect American Children 8/21/2026

    Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released guidance to help drinking water systems that are working to keep their communities safe from lead. This guidance advances the agency’s commitment to clear and plain language communication while sharing information, definitions, and useful examples to help water systems comply with lead pipe replacement requirements of the Lead and Copper Rule. Reducing exposure to lead—a powerful neurotoxin that is especially dangerous to children—advances the Trump EPA’s commitment to Making America Healthy Again.

  2. Interior Department Finalizes Plans For 2027-2028 Colorado River Operations 8/21/2026

    The Department of the Interior issued the 2027-2028 Operating Guidelines and the Record of Decision for the Post-2026 Colorado River Operations Final EIS, establishing a 10-year Decision Framework with a broad operational range that will be used to develop future operational guidelines for Lake Powell and Lake Mead.

  3. Hidden Chemical Pathway Could Keep Phosphorus From Fueling Lake Algal Blooms 8/20/2026

    Why do some lakes remain plagued by harmful algal blooms even after phosphorus pollution has been reduced? Part of the answer lies beneath the surface. A new Concordia study has uncovered a previously overlooked chemical process that can help trap phosphorus in lake sediments, preventing it from returning to the water where it can fuel excessive plant and algae growth.

  4. The Water Tower Celebrates Fifth Annual National Backflow Prevention Day 8/20/2026

    More than 150 water professionals gathered at The Water Tower (TWT) on August 12 for the fifth annual National Backflow Prevention Day Celebration, held in partnership with Georgia Rural Water Association (GRWA).

  5. SteadyFlow LLC Launches Fully Mechanical SteadyFlow Gate For Irrigation And Stormwater Management 8/20/2026

    SteadyFlow LLC, a new Colorado water technology company that spun out of 3 Rocks Engineering and Surveying, today announced the launch of a patented, fully mechanical technology for water management. The SteadyFlow Gate is a non-electric flow-control gate designed to automatically maintain consistent water flow for irrigation and water-management applications.

  6. San Jose Water And San Jose Conservation Corps Partner To Expand Hands-On Job Training Opportunities 8/20/2026

    San Jose Water today announced a new collaboration with the San Jose Conservation Corps (SJCC) to provide corpsmembers with hands-on experience in water utility operations, vegetation management and environmental stewardship through a long-term workforce development partnership.

  7. Advanced FRP Technology Restores Critical Waterfront Infrastructure At The Port Of New Orleans 8/20/2026

    Fyfe has successfully completed one of the largest waterfront fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) strengthening projects ever undertaken in North America, helping preserve critical infrastructure at the Port of New Orleans. More than 1,500 deteriorated piles supporting the historic Nashville Wharf have been repaired and strengthened using Fyfe's advanced LOCTITE Tyfo FRP structural strengthening system.

  8. Marshall University Poised To Help West Virginia Communities Pursue Water Infrastructure Funding 8/20/2026

    Marshall University (Marshall) is partnering with the state of West Virginia, West Virginia University (WVU) and regional experts to help West Virginia communities pursue funding for critical water and wastewater infrastructure, an initiative announced by Gov.

  9. West Virginia American Water Announces $140,000 Infrastructure Project On Ohio Street Alley 8/20/2026

    West Virginia American Water is pleased to announce a $140,000 infrastructure upgrade project on Ohio Street Alley in South Charleston.

  10. Governor Pillen Highlights State Resources Supporting Ogallala's Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements 8/20/2026

    Governor Jim Pillen highlighted state funding resources at a news conference in Ogallala on Wednesday to support critical drinking water and wastewater infrastructure improvements in Nebraska communities.