Maine drought likely to continue into 2027, task force says
Maine’s Drought Task Force says the multi-year drought is likely to carry into 2027 after 16 months of below-normal precipitation. MEMA had received 156 dry-well reports by Oct. 15.
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Virginia groundwater report puts eastern aquifers and data-center growth under scrutiny
A delayed Virginia groundwater analysis warns that eastern aquifers are constrained and projected to decline, raising questions about data centers, private wells, utilities and future state action.
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Elbert County starts independent Denver Basin aquifer assessment
Elbert County says its first independent review of the Denver Basin aquifers will examine well stability, development effects and the reliability of the county’s 300-year rule.
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Edinburgh Town Council scheduled to meet August 10 after July 27 session
Edinburgh Town Council is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. Monday, August 10, 2026, after meetings on July 13 and July 27. The town’s water system serves approximately 5,000 customers.
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Virginia Regulators Put Data Centers on the Hook for Dedicated Grid Costs
A Virginia State Corporation Commission order requires data centers to pay transmission infrastructure costs used exclusively by their facilities, as the state weighs the effects of rapid industry growth on electricity customers and natural resources.
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Delaware adopts final cleanup plan for Greenville Station site in Wilmington
DNREC’s final plan for the roughly 0.4-acre former gas-station property sets long-term requirements for contamination management, groundwater use, land use and vapor evaluation.
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EPA Weighs Temporary Coal-Ash Permits as States Seek More Control
EPA is considering temporary coal-ash permit coverage while states pursue approved programs, but the notice changes no current requirements. Comments are due Oct. 13.
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Cassville water concerns follow proposed 900,000-gallon tank
Cassville officials want more groundwater protections documented as Missouri reviews a tentative permit for a proposed sludge-storage tank north of town.
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Virginia groundwater study warns of added pressure from data-center growth
A delayed Virginia study says Eastern Virginia groundwater is constrained and could decline, raising questions about data-center permits and water planning.
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Parma water-right record lists active municipal groundwater authorization
Parma, Idaho — A July 28 state water-right record lists the city’s active municipal groundwater authorization, but it does not announce new construction, rate or service changes.
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Sullivan’s New Well Won’t End Water Restrictions Yet
Sullivan’s new municipal well may improve long-term water resilience, but testing, water-quality review and operating approval still lie ahead.
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Santa Clarita gets new PFAS water funding as SCV Water aims to reopen two wells
Santa Clarita CA – A new $1 million federal award for SCV Water’s E Wells PFAS project could help return two offline wells to service and restore local supply.