In this week’s news briefs, the whistleblowers of Flint’s lead contamination problem report water quality has greatly improved, and a California water district is recognized for its public communication efforts about drought conditions.

The Carlsbad Desalination Plant will enhance water supply reliability for California's San Diego County

For the first time, the U.S. ranks among the top markets in the world for infrastructure investment, according to a recent report from ARCADIS. Learn what other countries rank in the top 10.