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Badger Meter Enters Three-Year Contract with American Water

Water Management February 8, 2016 at 12:00 am

Last week, Badger Meter announced it has been awarded a three-year contract to supply water meters and metering systems to American Water, the nation?s largest publicly traded water and wastewater utility company.

Itron Introduces Idea Labs to Accelerate IoT Innovation

Water Management February 8, 2016 at 12:00 am

tron, Inc., recently announced the launch of its new Idea Labs, an organization within Itron that is dedicated to developing new business opportunities in high-growth industries and emerging markets utilizing Itron Riva technology.

FBI Joins Investigation of Flint Water Contamination

Water Management February 8, 2016 at 12:00 am

The FBI has joined the investigation of Flint?s drinking water contamination, which has left an unknown number of Flint children and other residents poisoned by lead and resulted in state and federal emergency declarations.

Congressmen Introduce Water Infrastructure Trust Fund Act

Congressmen Introduce Water Infrastructure Trust Fund Act

Water Management February 8, 2016 at 12:00 am

Last week, Reps. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.), John Duncan (R-Tenn.), and Richard Hanna (R-N.Y.) introduced the Water Investment Trust Fund Act ? legislation that will provide a small, deficit-neutral, protected source of revenue to help states replace, repair, and rehabilitate critical clean and drinking water facilities.

Buchanan County (Va.) to Receive EPA Planning Assistance for Water

Water Management February 1, 2016 at 12:00 am

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced last week that Buchanan County, Virginia, and nine other local governments around the nation will receive a total of $500,000 in financial and technical guidance to invest in drinking water and wastewater infrastructure.

WaterTAP Board Announces Call for Directors

WaterTAP Board Announces Call for Directors

Water Management February 1, 2016 at 12:00 am

The Nominating and Governance Committee of the Water Technology Acceleration Project (WaterTAP) has announced a call for nominations for candidates for its Board of Directors. The Board is seeking directors to fill as many as six positions for two-year terms.

Federal Lawsuit Filed in Attempt to Restore Safe Drinking Water to Flint

Water Management February 1, 2016 at 12:00 am

A coalition of local citizens and national groups filed suit last week seeking federal court intervention to secure access to safe drinking water for the people of Flint, Mich.

American Water Receives Environmental Industry Award

American Water Receives Environmental Industry Award

Water Management February 1, 2016 at 12:00 am

American Water has received a Business Achievement Award from the Environmental Business Journal (EBJ) for the seventh year. These awards annually recognize companies and executives for environmental achievements seen as outperforming the market.

Lawmakers Propose $400 Million in Funding for Flint, More Latitude to EPA

Lawmakers Propose $400 Million in Funding for Flint, More Latitude to EPA

Washington Report February 1, 2016 at 12:00 am

Last week, U. S. Senators Gary Peters (D-Mich.) and Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) and Rep. Dan Kildee (D-Mich.) said they would pursue legislation that would pay up to $400 million, matching dollar-for-dollar state investments, for replacing lead service lines and other water infrastructure repairs in Flint.

Snyder Signs $28 Million Bill for Flint Aid

Snyder Signs $28 Million Bill for Flint Aid

Water Management February 1, 2016 at 12:00 am

To say the floodgates have opened on the water crisis in Flint, Mich., would be an understatement, with seemingly worse developments unfolding daily as the situation remains unfixed and the water distribution system remains contaminated with unsafe levels of lead.