Rural water monopoly loses court fight over jail

A federal appeals court ruled Dupont Water Company waited too long to serve a new Indiana jail, so the City of Madison supplied the water instead.

Data center water fight heads to Imperial County court

California’s largest proposed data center faces lawsuits over Colorado River water, a county freeze, and a looming environmental review ruling.

Approximately $30 million heads to rural water systems

The EPA announced approximately $30 million on July 24, 2026, to fund training for small and rural water systems, split among three national groups.

Critical Colorado River plan drops next week

Interior Secretary Burgum met with all seven Basin State governors July 21 as a landmark post-2026 Colorado River operating plan nears release.

Golden State Water eyes Norwalk system in $5.25M deal

Golden State Water Company moves to acquire a Norwalk, California water system serving nearly 900 customers, pending state regulatory approval later in 2026.

$500K available for Utah wildfire-hit farm producers

Utah farmers and ranchers hit by wildfires have until July 31, 2026, to apply for $500,000 in federal emergency conservation funding.

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