UBC's new framework is useful for water distributors that can potentially be impacted by climate change and economics

The action comes amid the worst three-year drought period on record

Also in this week's sewer and water news, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey announces four appointments to a new board charged with overseeing a plan to secure the state's water future

Also in this week's water and wastewater news, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act

Also in this week's sewer and water news, the United States and Mexico sign a treaty to construct new wastewater treatment facilities near the international border to stop sewage spills into the Tijuana River

Also in this week's sewer and water news, a boil water advisory in Detroit is extended to three weeks after a break is found in a 120-inch main

Also in this week's sewer and water news, the Arizona Department of Water Resources says up to 70% of municipal water is being used for outside purposes like watering plants, grass and filling swimming pools