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Florida’s $1-billion reservoir nears early completion, promising algae relief and water security

Florida’s C-43 Reservoir—one of the largest water infrastructure projects in the state’s history—is on track for early completion this summer, according to Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Caloosahatchee River

EPA announces $49 million in technical assistance to help rural, small, and tribal communities address wastewater challenges

This funding will be for projects helping hundreds of communities with wastewater infrastructure and Clean Water Act compliance projects advancing the agency’s Powering the Great American Comeback initiative.

Arizona clears path for direct potable reuse, $1-billion Phoenix project

The new rules could allow utilities to recycle up to 95% of wastewater, helping offset a 15% decline in Colorado River supplies since 2000.

Utah declares drought emergency, unlocks $200 million for water reuse and infrastructure

The move comes as drought grips 60% of Western states, threatening Utah’s $5 billion agriculture sector and $1.5 billion in tourism tied to the Great Salt Lake.

great salt lake

Youngstown wastewater deal kicks infrastructure upgrade down the road

Youngstown’s case is emblematic of what many midsize industrial cities face—aging infrastructure, deferred maintenance, and limited capital to meet increasingly strict federal mandates.

youngstown mahoning river

Microplastics still slipping through: New study finds gaps in wastewater treatment tech

The combination of persistence and potential toxicity makes microplastics a growing concern for utility operators and regulators alike.

Lawsuit challenges Maryland salmon farm’s discharge permit amid ecological concerns

A proposed $320-million land-based salmon farm in Maryland has drawn legal scrutiny.

maryland salmon

Fulshear, Texas, projects 10,000 new customers by 2029, approves $212-million infrastructure plan

The plan outlines 20 capital projects—split evenly between water and wastewater—costing a total of $212.42 million.

Halifax to divert millions of cubic meters of wastewater during treatment plant maintenance

Work begins today at the Halifax treatment plant, which will shut down for five days to allow for upgrades to its UV disinfection system.

Mississippi tops list of 2025’s ‘most endangered rivers’

American Rivers’ 2025 report lists the Mississippi River and Tijuana among the U.S.’s 10 most endangered rivers, driven by wastewater pollution, industrial runoff, and climate stress.

the mississippi river is one of the most endangered rivers in the u.s.

Central Valley’s $50-million recharge basins signal boom in CA water security investments

Funded partly by a $50-million state grant, the basins will divert high flows from the Kings and Tule Rivers, targeting a combined 18,000 acre-feet of annual recharge.

San Diego supervisor pushes feds to penalize Mexico over Tijuana River sewage

The ongoing cross-border sewage crisis is fouling South Bay communities, with odors prompting county advisories for Tijuana River Valley residents.

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