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News Briefs: ​Dead Body Trapped in Lift Station Causes Wastewater Spill in San Diego
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October 29, 2019

Also in this week's sewer and water news, lawmakers introduce a bill that aims to encourage competition among suppliers of construction materials for water infrastructure projects
Free Workshop Available for Small Water Systems Thanks to USDA Grants
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August 28, 2019
News Briefs: Newark to Distribute Bottled Water as Filters Fail to Address Lead Problem
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August 13, 2019

In this week's sewer and water news, city officials in Newark, New Jersey, have announced water will be distributed to homes with lead service lines after finding out filters aren't solving the contamination issue
Time to Apply: USDA Announces $5 Billion in Funding for Rural Water/Wastewater Improvements
Time to Apply: USDA Announces $5 Billion in Funding for Rural Water/Wastewater Improvements
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August 02, 2018
News Briefs: California Governor Lifts Emergency Drought Order
News Briefs: California Governor Lifts Emergency Drought Order
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April 13, 2017
In this week’s news briefs, the three-year emergency drought order is over in California but some water-use restrictions remain, and a Tennessee worker suffers second-degree burns in a sewer lining accident
USDA Funding Helps Rural Utility Rehabilitate Water Infrastructure
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May 16, 2016
Pascoag Utility District awarded $2.4 million in loans and grants through the USDA Rural Development's Water and Environmental program
Raven Lining Systems Earns USDA Certification
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March 01, 2016
AquataFlex 505 and 506 products receive USDA Certified Biobased Product Label
USDA Provides $314M for Rural Water and Wastewater Infrastructure
USDA Provides $314M for Rural Water and Wastewater Infrastructure
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November 09, 2015
Government agency announces federal assistance to help upgrade and repair water and wastewater systems in rural communities
USDA to Fund Rural Water Projects
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April 30, 2015
USDA Announces $352 Million For Rural Water Systems and Alaskan Infrastructure
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October 28, 2014
USDA grants and loans will provide reliable water to rural residents and businesses. Plus, the USDA says the funding will create jobs in communities across the country.