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In the Great Lakes region, a push to grow water-focused startups amid federal funding uncertainty

Technology from Chicago and around the world promises to clean up water. An effort in Illinois is trying to speed it to market while navigating new federal funding challenges.

Research team testing water flow dynamics on experimental hydraulic platform

Burnett Township, Wis., leverages USDA support to solve a rural wastewater challenge

Facing stricter phosphorus limits and an aging lagoon system, Burnett Township found federal funding to regionalize its wastewater service.

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Why wastewater project planning can’t wait for funding

Winter Springs’ proactive wastewater project planning demonstrates how municipalities that prepare will secure funding faster.

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EPA announces $3 billion in new funding for states to reduce lead in drinking water

This funding will accelerate progress in finding and removing lead pipes as EPA also announces a new lead service line inventories dashboard.

US water reuse pipeline to drive $47.1 billion in infrastructure spending through 2035

Water reuse—the process of recycling treated wastewater for beneficial uses—represents a viable cornerstone of resilient water supply planning for utilities, municipalities, and industries, unlocking a potential surge in infrastructure investment across the U.S. According to a new Insight Report, U.S. Municipal Water Reuse: Market Trends and Forecasts, 2025–2035, from Bluefield Research, a leading provider of global […]

Boise voters approve levy for water quality, river access, and wildfire resilience

Boise voters approved a tax levy to secure near-term funding for projects tied directly to the city’s river corridor and watershed risk profile.

Texas approves largest state water funding measure in US history

Texas voters passed Proposition 4 on Tuesday with 71% approval, authorizing a state-managed fund expected to generate $1 billion per year for 20 years.

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Hot Sulphur Springs, Colo., invests in water and wastewater treatment tech following wildfire

Hot Sulphur Springs, Colo., celebrated the installation of a BOLLFILTER system after a harrowing battle against increasing turbidity in the Colorado River.

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Avon Lake Regional Water nears completion on major plant upgrades that modernize systems, improve safety

Avon Lake Regional Water is addressing aging infrastructure head-on with a $32 million upgrade to its filtration plant.

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Chemung County, N.Y., receives national award for unique wastewater project financing approach

Thanks to an aggressive grant writing approach, Chemung County has successfully obtained over $72 million in grants and $22 million in zero-percent interest hardship loans for the consolidation project.

New York State allocates $3.3 million for wastewater engineering planning

These planning grants are a foundational step, financing detailed engineering and design work needed to transform ideas into fully “shovel-ready” proposals.

NY Gov. Hochul announces $325 million in grants for clean water infrastructure projects

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that $325 million in new funding is available for the next round of the Water Infrastructure Improvement and Intermunicipal Water Infrastructure Grants program.

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