Potable Water


Long Beach Water Department Launches 90H2O

Web presence, completed by Astralcom, incorporates visitor-centric calls-to-action, promotes conservation, and builds community around department 'brand'.

IDA's Pankratz Notes Desalination Efforts to Consider Impacts

IDA director addresses the World Congress meeting this month at Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Water Associations, DOL, EPA Release Competency Model

The model is designed to increase the pool of certified and experienced water sector professionals through various training and career advancement solutions.

California American Water Urges 'No Drugs Down the Drain'

Utility urges San Diego County residents to properly dispose of pharmaceutical waste.

California American Water Kicks Off Winter Conservation

The education campaign includes free water audits, leak detection kits, rebates and more.

Murray to Serve on Water Utility's Board of Directors

California American Water said that former state senator Kevin Murray has joined its governing board.



$2 B in ARRA Funds for Drinking Water Is Small Part of Market

McIlvaine report tracks the needs of water facilities across the country ─American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding or not.

NSF Certifies First Brass Ingot to Standard for Drinking Water

Certification of California Metal–X casting ingot to NSF/ANSI Standard 61 demonstrates compliance with California lead laws.

California Water Package Just Start of Work Ahead

Lawmakers must convince voters to approve $11 billion bond to help finance overhaul of California's infrastructure.

Judge Rules against SNWA Groundwater Plan

The Southern Nevada Water Authority may appeal a recent court decision on a state engineer's approval of the authority's application to tap rural groundwater supplies.

Denver Water Hikes Rates for 2010

Board expects to use funds to help pay for 10-year capital plan.

WSSC Water Main Inspection Program Uses AFOs

Acoustic fiber optic cable installed on major water transmission mains lets operators detect precursors to failure.

Case Foundation Invests in Water for Africa

Water For People says transformative investment will accelerate and expand efforts to provide innovative, sustainable water solutions in Africa.

Earthworks: Chesapeake Backs Off Natural Gas Drilling

Group says Chesapeake Energy will not drill for natural gas within New York City's watershed, which supplies water to 9 million people.

Analysis Applies Oil Industry Lessons to Groundwater Issues

Oregon State University's Todd Jarvis says the unitization concept, which requires cooperation, may work to protect groundwater usage and supply.