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San Antonio Water System’s (SAWS) Vista Ridge

ENR 2020 Top 400 Sourcebook: Sourcing Other Water

Pam Hunter McFarland

September 2, 2020

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Public-private partnership alleviates overused aquifer

Water Groups Call for More Funding As Way to Pull US out of COVID Recession

Pam McFarland

August 26, 2020

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In 2019 total capital spending on water infrastructure projects at local, state and federal levels was approximately $48 billion, compared to investment needs of $129 billion—an $81 billion difference. That gap is only expected to widen, the report’s authors say.

Environment

Michigan Agrees to $600-Million Settlement With Victims of Flint Water Crisis

State has agreed to pay homeowners and businesses for lead-tainted water

Jeff Yoders

August 20, 2020

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State reached agreement to pay homeowners and businesses for lead-tainted water but its lawsuits against consultants that advised the city will continue.

Water Infrastructure

EPA Approves $235M WIFIA Loan for Miami-Dade County

Tom Ichniowski

August 6, 2020

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The new loan is the third for the county in 16 months, totaling $661 million.

Water Infrastructure

House Passes New Water Resources Development Bill

Legislation authorizes about $9B for 38 Corps projects

Tom Ichniowski

July 29, 2020

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Next step is in the Senate, where committee-approved water infrastructure bills are waiting for a floor vote.

After Avoiding 'Day Zero,' Cape Town Looks To Bolster Water System

Shem Oirere

July 17, 2020

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South Africa city narrowly avoided having to turn off water taps in 2018.

New WIFIA Round to Support $12 Billion in Water Projects

Pam McFarland

July 14, 2020

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For the first time, financing will be made available for states.

The Nation's Infrastructure

Democrats Push $1.5T Infrastructure Bill Through House But Face GOP Wall in Senate

Tom Ichniowski

July 1, 2020

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House package has $494 billion for highways, transit and rail but also funds water, airports, energy and other sectors.

Coronavirus and Construction

COVID-19 Intensifies Infrastructure Funding Problem, ASCE Says

Tom Ichniowski

June 24, 2020

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Report recommends that Congress pass legislation providing increased funding for a range of infrastructure sectors.

Tech

Viewpoint: Denver Water Turns to Digital Tracker for Lead Service Line Replacement

64,0000 to 84,000 homes in Denver may have lead pipes that'll need replaced

Megan Glover, CEO, 120Water

June 4, 2020

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Denver Water has turned to a digital services and data management program to automate the regular tasks in the trial of its 15-year lead service line replacement program.