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When Communities Face Drinking-Water Crises, Bottled Water Is a ‘Temporary’ Solution That Often Lasts Years and Worsens Inequality
When Communities Face Drinking-Water Crises, Bottled Water Is a ‘Temporary’ Solution That Often Lasts Years and Worsens Inequality
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November 01, 2023
News Briefs: Utah Town Runs Out of Water During Drought
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September 02, 2021

Also in this week's sewer and water news, Hurricane Ida triggers boil-water advisories in New Orleans
DeZURIK’s APCO Brand Valves
DeZURIK’s APCO Brand Valves
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June 03, 2021
News Briefs: New WIIN Act Grants to Help Replace Lead Service Lines
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November 04, 2020

Also in this week's sewer and water news, the USDA is investing $891 million to modernize rural drinking water in 43 states
News Briefs: Vandals Cause Back-to-Back Sewer Overflows in North Carolina
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February 25, 2020

Also in this week's news briefs, an article in The Atlantic takes a look at Mardi Gras' role in damaging New Orleans' vital sewer system
News Briefs: Utah Fights Quagga Mussels to Save Water Infrastructure
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July 16, 2019

Also in this week's sewer and water news, Tropical Storm Barry brings enough rain to cause sewer overflows in Alabama and raise concerns for those in New Orleans
News Briefs: Water Association President Accused of Embezzlement
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January 15, 2019

Also in this week's sewer and water news, two water supervisors in New Orleans are accused of sleeping on the job during a citywide pressure drop
News Briefs: Manhole Vandal Causes Sewer Overflow
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December 11, 2018

Also in this week's sewer and water news, two high-level pumping staff members go AWOL during a power crisis in New Orleans
News Briefs: Student's Award-Winning Short Film Examines New Orleans Water Infrastructure
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August 21, 2018

In this week's sewer and water news, a 19-year-old girl from New Orleans explores her city's water system in-depth asking what she can do about its flooding issues
News Briefs: ​Exercise Equipment Stuffed Into Manhole Causes Overflow
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August 07, 2018

Also in this week's sewer and water news, the former Flint mayor who swapped the city's water source to the Flint River is running for a seat on the state legislature.