Minnetonka says utilities were not affected by cyberattack
Minnetonka officials said utility services were not affected by a cyberattack reported July 28 as a Minnesota state cybersecurity team investigates.
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Lebanon Wastewater Plant Site Review Moves Into Next Phase
Lebanon officials continued reviewing possible sites for a future wastewater treatment plant, while August planning deadlines approach for related submissions.
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Virginia budget gives Richmond water projects a new state commitment
Richmond has a conditional state commitment of at least $20 million for water-treatment-plant repairs, with a governing agreement due by August 31, 2026.
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Butte-Silver Bow ARPA water projects marked completed, but Moulton plant restart remains unresolved
A July 21, 2026 state report marks seven Butte-Silver Bow ARPA water, wastewater, stormwater and dam agreements completed. But the Moulton Water Treatment Plant still awaits confirmed return to service and retroactive sampling.
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New Orleans City Council expands Sewerage and Water Board oversight as Act 938 takes effect
Act 938 took effect August 1, expanding New Orleans City Council authority over Sewerage and Water Board governance, budgets and accountability as officials examine the utility’s finances and staffing.
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Joliet Starts Preston Heights Water-Main Replacement After Recurring Outages
Phase 1 of Joliet’s former Southeast Joliet Sanitary District water-main replacement project is underway, with more than 700 Preston Heights-area households expected to benefit as later phases advance.
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Akron water main breaks put city on pace for a record year
Akron officials project about 500 water-main breaks in 2026, as aging pipes, temporary service impacts and emergency repairs strain the city system.
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Richmond region continues voluntary water conservation measures as officials review conditions
Richmond and five neighboring counties remain under voluntary water-conservation measures as officials review James River flows, rainfall and state drought guidance during the week of August 3.
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Toledo authorizes up to $6 million for lead-service-line replacement work
Toledo approved up to $6 million in zero-interest financing for lead-service-line replacement work. A separate Ohio EPA-reviewed phase is estimated at $2.027 million and covers about 280 lines.
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Pleasanton Sewer-Rate Proposal Heads to November Hearing, With 2027 Increases Still Pending
Pleasanton accepted a final sewer-rate study July 27 and began the Proposition 218 process. Notices are due by September 18, with a November 17 hearing and possible rate increases beginning January 1, 2027.
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Raeford water conservation requests depend on your utility
Hoke County asks some Raeford-area water customers to conserve, while the City of Raeford system is listed separately as not restricted. Verify your provider.
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Denver, NC Water Variance Process Adds Limited Appeals Path
Lincoln County’s new water-variance process offers limited relief for safety, legal, testing and business needs while Stage 2 rules remain active.
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Cohasset outlines TTHM response, possible treatment plant study
Cohasset says water remains safe for everyday use as officials pursue treatment changes, monitoring and studies of a possible new treatment plant.
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Winston-Salem voluntary water request remains active as drought persists
Winston-Salem’s voluntary water conservation request remains active as dry conditions continue, asking customers to limit outdoor watering and reduce waste.
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Fontana Water: Advice Letter 632 effective July 20—what may change on bills
Fontana CA – SGV Water’s Advice Letter 632 takes effect July 20, 2026 for the Fontana Water Company division, with CPUC bill-impact examples for July 2026.
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Wichita City Council approves water reuse purification pilot for possible drinking water
On July 7, Wichita City Council approved funding for a potable-reuse pilot that will test purification—without putting pilot water in the public drinking-water supply.
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Bolingbrook residents testify as Illinois American Water’s ICC rate case moves forward—what the July 14 public forum means for bills
Bolingbrook residents and officials testified July 14 as the ICC advanced Illinois American Water’s P2026-0127 rate case; more hearings are set for August.
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Summerlin Avenue Phase I: Marks & Colonial detours for Orlando drivers
Orlando drivers: the Summerlin & Marks intersection is set to close beginning early June 2026 for ~3–4 months, plus overnight Colonial shifts.
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Columbus City Council July 22 hearing on data centers, lead service lines: how to comment
Columbus residents can email testimony to Councilmember Christopher L. Wyche’s office by noon July 21 for a July 22 hearing on data centers and lead service lines.
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North East Heat & Light dissolution notice: National Fuel takeover explained
North East PA – A July 6 notice says North East Heat and Light is being dissolved as National Fuel takes over. Here’s what customers should watch next.
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Cohasset drought warning and outdoor water restrictions: what’s allowed (and penalties) now
Cohasset MA – Cohasset’s Water Department posted drought-warning watering limits (no irrigation; hand-hose windows; no Sundays) plus a total outdoor ban.
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Shakopee BOAA to hear July 9 request for water booster station in Arbor Bluff
Shakopee MN – The BOAA will hold a July 9, 2026 hearing on a conditional use permit for a water booster station at 2704 Blue Spruce Drive.