EPA and Navajo Nation reach $100M wastewater settlement
A partial consent decree involving the EPA and Navajo Nation creates a $100M plan to upgrade wastewater treatment in three Navajo towns that were insufficiently treating their wastewater.
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The West is finding its pot of gold
A growing number of Western states are moving toward treating wastewater to provide a sustainable drinking water supply.
Groups demand regulation of rural Arizona’s groundwater
From efforts to establish an AMA in the Upper San Pedro River basin to regulating groundwater throughout the state, rural Arizonan water users face increasing scrutiny.
Rio Grande’s Challenges: Drying stretches and wastewater clean-up
The Rio Grande faces drying stretches near Albuquerque, while El Paso Water invests $7M in clean-up after a major wastewater spill.
New Mexico’s affordable infrastructure solution: Apply now for the low-interest Clean Water State Revolving Fund loans
Throughout the year, New Mexico will accept applications for low-interest loans for wastewater and stormwater projects. Applications can be made online.
Household water control considered for Nevada emergencies
Assembly Bill 220 may authorize Southern Nevada Water Authority to limit annual household water use to half an acre-foot, or 160,000 gallons, during water emergencies.