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Ohio Lawmakers Reintroduce Legislation Aimed at Managing Cyanotoxins

Water Management January 19, 2015 at 12:00 am

Last week, two Ohio lawmakers reintroduced legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives that addresses toxic algal blooms in drinking water sources.

Ben Grumbles Accepts Nomination for Maryland Environmental Chief

Water Management January 19, 2015 at 12:00 am

Ben Grumbles confirmed last week via his monthly column on the U.S. Water Alliance website, that he will be leaving his position as president of the organization in light of his recent nomination to become Maryland Secretary of the Environment.

White House Announces New Infrastructure Spending Initiatives

Water Management January 19, 2015 at 12:00 am

The Obama administration on Friday announced new steps federal agencies are taking to attract private money for projects upgrading roads, bridges and other infrastructure.

FATHOM Joins Neptune?s Connected Utility Partnership Program

AMR/AMI, Water Management January 14, 2015 at 12:00 am

Neptune Technology Group Inc. (Neptune) has announced an agreement to work with Global Water Management, LLC (FATHOM), as an Enhanced Partner in Neptune?s Connected Utility Partnership Program.

Construction Adds 48,000 Jobs in December

Water Management January 13, 2015 at 12:00 am

The construction industry ended 2014 on a strong note, with a surge of 48,000 jobs in December, driving its unemployment rate down sharply from its year-earlier level, though it was up from November?s mark.

California Gov. Brown Unveils Spending Plan for $7.5 Billion Water Bond

Water Management January 13, 2015 at 12:00 am

Two months ago, in the grip of a historic drought, California voters overwhelmingly approved a $7.5 billion water bond to fund everything from new storage projects to modernizing drinking water treatment plants.

Massachusetts DEP Outlines $500 Million Infrastructure Loan Plan

Water Management January 12, 2015 at 12:00 am

Last week, water and wastewater projects in New Bedford, Marion and Saugus, Mass., are among 56 construction and planning initiatives that will be eligible for more than $500 million in loans, state officials said.

Virginia Tech?s SWIM Center To Host Asset Management Workshop

Water Finance January 12, 2015 at 12:00 am

The Virginia Tech Sustainable Water Infrastructure Management (SWIM) Center will be offering a workshop on Advancing Asset Management in Your Utility Workshop, to be held on March 10-11, 2015 at the Virginia Tech Arlington Research Center in Arlington, Va.

Cold Weather Tips for Water Pipes

Water Management January 12, 2015 at 12:00 am

Before the onset of cold weather, prevent freezing of these water supply lines and pipes by following these recommendations.

White House Issues Final Part of Water Resources Policy Rewrite

Water Finance January 4, 2015 at 12:00 am

The White House has released final federal interagency guidelines for evaluating planned water resources projects, the last piece of its five-year effort to rewrite the current, 31-year-old planning guide for the Corps of Engineers and three other agencies.