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Chesapeake Executive Council approves revised watershed agreement, ushering in the next era of bay restoration

Governors from Bay states approved a revised Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement, extending major restoration targets from 2025 to 2040 after previous goals proved unattainable.

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.

Water Daily announces inaugural editorial advisory board

Water Daily formed an Editorial Advisory Board to help guide the publication’s editorial direction through WEFTEC 2026.

No deal on the Colorado River despite Trump administration deadline

After two fraught years of negotiations amid dire projections for the Colorado River’s reservoirs, California and six other states that rely on the river’s water have yet again failed to reach a deal — despite a federal deadline.

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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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The PGA TOUR’s Maui decision shows how water scarcity now shapes corporate strategy

The PGA TOUR’s decision to cancel a tournament underscores how water scarcity and conservation mandates are beginning to dictate the logistics and economics of major global organizations.

mHUB and Current announce Sustainable Water Tech Accelerator cohort

The accelerator pairs mHUB’s hardtech commercialization platform and venture capital arm with Current’s strength in solving local and global water challenges through its network of industry experts.

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Wastewater plants in the Great Lakes face ongoing battle against microplastics

Regional wastewater treatment plants in the Great Lakes region are challenged to remove microplastics, which come in a variety of sizes and chemical types and are not easily broken down by existing methods.

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Suffolk County Water Authority brings two new advanced treatment systems online in Kings Park

The state-of-the-art treatment systems remove the emerging contaminant 1,4-dioxane from drinking water, ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality public water.

Integrated Water Services Inc. appoints Cody Phipps as CEO

Cody Phipps succeeds Alex Buehler, whom the IWS Board of Directors thanks for his many contributions while leading IWS through a critical phase of its growth and wishes him well in his future endeavors.

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