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South Texas cities strive to build sustainable water future amid drought

Ongoing drought across south Texas is shrinking local water reserves, with the region’s two primary sources – Lake Corpus Christi and Choke Canyon Reservoir – continuing to decline at a rapid pace.

Corpus Christi's water future is being built on short-term measures and multi-year infrastructure development, officials said.

Utilities share AI lessons at ‘Trust, Tech, and Taps’ WEFTEC panel

A panel featured leaders from the LA Department of Water and Power, Houston Public Works, and Xylem to discuss AI's role in the future of public water.

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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A conversation with Anselmo Collins about the future of LA water

We talked to Anselmo Collins to gain insight into LA’s bold moves to become a more independent water system.

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SeaWorld pollution lawsuit raises questions about nontraditional discharges

A 2025 lawsuit claims SeaWorld violated the federal Clean Water Act by not cleaning up debris from its nightly fireworks shows.

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Alum 101: What every operator should know about aluminum sulfate

This article provides a deeper dive into how aluminum sulfate supports drinking water treatment.

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3 overlooked SOPs that could cost utilities time, money and trust

When you’re dealing with water quality and the tight regulations around it, it’s no surprise that standard operating procedures (SOPs) are integral to utilities.

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San Antonio set to secure water future with expanded underground storage

The San Antonio Water System, a utility over 2 million people, secured a $26.7 million state loan to design an expanded underground water repository.

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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.

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.

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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Akron’s BioCEPT project: Real-time innovation in a high-stakes consent decree

BioCEPT—short for Biological Chemically Enhanced Primary Treatment—helps Akron manage massive inflows during storm events.

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