Also in this week's sewer and water news, a judge rejects a request by former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder to dismiss misdemeanor charges for his role in the Flint Water Crisis

Also in this week's sewer and water news, hundreds of agricultural groups sign a letter to President-elect Joe Biden urging him to support investments into water infrastructure

The updated program allows those financially impacted by COVID-19 to continue receiving assistance and expands eligibility to reach those at or below 200% of federal poverty level

Also in this week's sewer and water news, the USDA is investing $891 million to modernize rural drinking water in 43 states

Also in this week's sewer and water news, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has announced $181 million in investments for water/wastewater projects in the state

Also in this week's sewer and water news, municipalities are facing decisions about how best to help customers keep up with sewer/water bills during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

The aftermath of the Lionshead Fire could affect drinking water quality for the next decade for 200,000 people in Detroit, Oregon

Also in this week's sewer and water news, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy announced that it has been awarded a $1.9 million grant for lead testing at schools across the state

Also in this week's sewer and water news, the city of Los Angeles shuts off utility service at a party house in Hollywood Hills that violated COVID-19 orders