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Wastewater treatment plants channel ‘forever chemicals’ into waterways nationwide: report

A study by the Waterkeeper Alliance across 19 states documented elevated PFAS concentrations downstream of wastewater treatment facilities and fields treated with biosolids. Unregulated discharge from industry sources are to blame, the group says.

How to write a public boil water advisory that actually works

Boil water advisories are meant to offer clear, protective guidance during emergencies. However, they can leave residents with lingering questions.

New initiatives, legislation mobilize to combat plastic pollution in the Great Lakes

The Alliance for the Great Lakes is collaborating with, among others, state advocacy group Environment Illinois on holding industries and companies accountable across the entire plastic product life cycle.

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Not just a map: The data-driven craft of the U.S. Drought Monitor

Weekly updates to the drought monitor are a blend of physical indicators and field observations from a wide-ranging network of specialists.

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Delaware dealing with brackish wells, ‘ghost forests,’ as saltwater creeps onto land

Delaware is grappling with a saltwater invasion, an issue that intensifies during the summer heat and the more frequent dry periods of recent years.

Lake Mead recreation navigates new normal amid receding waters

Dwindling waters and 20 years of ongoing drought have reshaped Lake Mead’s shorelines.

Invasive carp threaten the Great Lakes − and reveal a surprising twist in national politics

Perhaps nothing alarms Great Lakes ecologists more than the potential for invasive carp from Asia to establish a breeding population in the Great Lakes.

How wildfires threaten drinking water & what utilities are doing about it

Not every wildfire will contaminate drinking water, but they all raise the possibility of it. For water utilities teams, it’s all about the response and reassurance to residents.

Reclaimed water for irrigation: A growing revenue stream for wastewater utilities

Facing a $69-billion infrastructure funding gap, wastewater utilities are finding new value in what was once discharged downstream: reclaimed water for agriculture.

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San Antonio aquifer project sparks expert warning, legal scrutiny

A proposed 2,900-home development northwest of San Antonio is drawing sharp criticism over its potential impact on the region’s primary drinking water source, the Edwards Aquifer.

Western growth meets water scarcity: Why wastewater reuse is becoming core infrastructure

There's no getting around it: Demand keeps climbing while natural water sources are shrinking.

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Lake Michigan pipeline breaks ground, securing long-term supply for suburban Illinois communities

Construction is under way on a 60-mile transmission pipeline that will deliver treated Lake Michigan water from Chicago to six growing suburban communities facing aquifer depletion. The project, led by the Grand Prairie Water Commission (GPWC), marks one of the most ambitious regional water supply undertakings in Illinois in recent decades. Why it matters The […]

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