Water Finance

Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act Introduced

Water Finance June 8, 2011 at 12:00 am

Lawmakers chose the site of a recent water main break in Clifton, N.J., to announce the introduction of bills that would lift the cap on private activity bonds (now referred to as exempt facility bonds) for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

Layne Christensen Co. Acquires Wildcat Civil Services

Water Finance May 2, 2011 at 12:00 am

Layne Christensen Co. announced that the acquisition of Wildcat Civil Services, a cured-in-place rehabilitation company based in Kiowa, Colo.

2011 U.S. Water Prize Winners Announced

Water Finance March 1, 2011 at 12:00 am

The Clean Water America Alliance announced the 2011 U.S. Water Prize winners. Each winner has been recognized for their watershed-based models and programs that advance our country toward greater water sustainability.

Clean Water America Alliance Welcomes Grumbles

Water Finance January 6, 2011 at 12:00 am

The Clean Water America Alliance welcomed Ben Grumbles, a dynamic water policy professional, as its new President in December.

Mayors Water Council Meets in California

Mayors Water Council Meets in California

Water Finance December 1, 2010 at 12:00 am

The U.S. Conference of Mayors Water Council met Oct. 14-15 in Pleasanton, Calif. Pleasanton Mayor Jennifer Hosterman, Co-Chair of the council, hosted the meeting. There were over 70 registrants.

EPA Reviewing Impact of Hydraulic Fracturing on Drinking Water

Water Finance September 29, 2010 at 12:00 am

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it has issued voluntary information requests to nine natural gas service companies regarding the process known as hydraulic fracturing.

Honolulu Agrees to Address Wastewater System

Water Finance September 1, 2010 at 12:00 am

A comprehensive settlement has been reached with the City and County of Honolulu that will address Clean Water Act compliance at Honolulu?s wastewater collection and treatment systems, the Justice Department, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Hawaii Attorney General?s Office, Hawaii Department of Health, and three environmental groups announced Aug. 10.

Honolulu to Upgrade Sewer System by 2020

Water Finance August 1, 2010 at 12:00 am

A comprehensive settlement has been reached with the City and County of Honolulu that will address Clean Water Act compliance at Honolulu?s wastewater collection and treatment systems, the Justice Department, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Hawaii Attorney General?s Office, Hawaii Department of Health, and three environmental groups announced.

U.S. Conference of Mayor Council Meets in Schenectady, N.Y.

U.S. Conference of Mayor Council Meets in Schenectady, N.Y.

Water Finance July 1, 2010 at 12:00 am

May 12-13 brought together 70 attendees from across the United States to discuss water issues facing large city mayors.

EPA to Initiate Rulemaking to Reduce

Water Finance June 1, 2010 at 12:00 am

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is initiating a rulemaking to better protect the environment and public health from the harmful effects of sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) and basement backups.