Recent monsoon rains have eased local demand in some areas, but the Division of Water Resources reports the precipitation will not end current drought conditions. Reservoirs and lakes are expected to continue declining until irrigation season concludes in Oct…
Read the full article →The Environmental Protection Agency released two plain‑language guidance documents to support public water systems implementing the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements. The Service Line Inventory Tips and Access Tips guides use worked examples to clarify compli…
Read the full article →The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, released the 2026-2028 Choose Wisely booklet detailing updated fish consumption guidelines statewide. The update incorporates routine testing of fi…
Read the full article →Washburn County reported a cyberattack that disrupted government operations early Thursday, prompting an immediate IT response and protective measures. Internet-connected services were shut down, impacting county phone and email systems, while court functions…
Read the full article →The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency disclosed that more than 100 internet‑exposed systems in the water and wastewater sector were targeted by malicious activity during July 2026. The figure, published in new exposure‑reduction guidance, is…
Read the full article →The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency opened applications for $10.8 million in grants to train and retain workers in drinking water and wastewater utilities. The Water Infrastructure Workforce Development funding targets staffing shortages as retirements a…
Read the full article →Bluefield Research forecasts US$99.3 billion in municipal drinking water and wastewater pipe investment across the U.S. and Canada from 2026 to 2035, signaling a pivot from system expansion to renewal and rehabilitation. Annual utility CAPEX is projected to r…
Read the full article →New Mexico Rural Water Association announced that its official magazine, Agua de Nuevo Mexico, is back in circulation. A new issue for Q2 2026 is posted on the association’s website and available to read as an online flipbook. The notice was published on July…
Read the full article →On August 19, 2026, CISA, FBI, EPA and others released a joint cybersecurity advisory warning critical infrastructure owners and operators about an active campaign targeting Siemens S7 Series programmable logic controllers (PLCs). According to the advisory, t…
Read the full article →DEF CON Franklin and the National Rural Water Association launched the Water Watch Center to deliver managed cybersecurity support to small water and wastewater utilities. The initiative brings an initial group of five managed detection and response firms—Def…
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