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This section covers issues and content related to groundwater, canals, aqueducts and sewers and related construction.

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Drinking Water

EPA Proposal Would Hasten Pace Toward Zero Lead Service Lines in US

Lead and Copper Rule Improvements would require all lead lines replaced over next decade
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Pam McFarland
November 30, 2023
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released a proposal that would require replacement, in 10 years, of the remaining nine million lead pipes. 



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Research & Development

New Method May Reduce Membrane Fouling in Desalination Plants

After proving the concept, researchers are seeking partners to scale up the technology
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Pam McFarland
November 27, 2023
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Adding a common type of thermally sensitive crystals could help extend the life of desalination plant membranes, according to new research.


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Drinking Water

Biden Administration Ramps up Efforts on Lead Pipe Removals

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Pam McFarland
November 20, 2023
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Biden administration announces its plans to partner with underserved communities on replacements of lead service lines. 


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Largest Dam Removal Program in US History Reaches Milestone

Work on first of three dams to be removed was completed in November
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Mary K Miller
November 16, 2023
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All work associated with removal of the first of four hydroelectric dams slated for demolition on the Klamath River in California and Oregon has been completed by contractor Kiewit, said dam owner Klamath River Renewal Corp. earlier this month.


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Federal Spending

Senate Passes Stopgap Spending Bill, Ending Shutdown Threat

UPDATE: Biden signs measure extending funds to early 2024
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Tom Ichniowski
November 16, 2023
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The bill continues funding for federal agencies until early next year.


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Federal Spending

House Passes Stopgap Spending Bill, Aiming to Avert Shutdown

Tom Ichniowski
Tom Ichniowski
November 14, 2023
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The measure next goes to the Senate for a floor vote, which would have to happen before the Nov. 17 deadline.


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Resilience

New US Climate Assessment Finds Greenhouse Gas Cuts Miss Targets

Administration announces $6B in investments for climate resilience projects
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Corinne Grinapol
November 14, 2023
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Cities and states are working to reduce emissions, but efforts must grow in scale and pace, according to the analysis released Nov. 14 by the Biden administration. 


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Infrastructure Act

White House Issues Progress Report on Infrastructure Act Rollout

Tom Ichniowski
Tom Ichniowski
November 9, 2023
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As IIJA nears its two-year mark, the White House outlines infrastructure funding that has gone out to date.


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Taming the Red River: Innovative P3 Delivers Massive Diversion Project in North Dakota

Following decades of destructive flooding, an innovative project partnership seeks to provide an antidote for the Fargo-Moorhead area
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Jennifer Seward
November 8, 2023
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Formed from an ancient glacial lake, the Red River Valley is famous for its flat landscape and fertile soil. Perhaps less known is that it is also one of the most flood-prone areas in the U.S.


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Water & Dams

California's B.F. Sisk Dam's $1B Expansion Sets Off

Greg Aragon
Greg Aragon
November 2, 2023
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The B.F. Sisk Dam Raise and Reservoir Expansion Project will add 130,000 acre-ft of storage space to the San Luis Reservoir.


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