Iowa governor race takes shape as Zach Lahn campaigns against the establishment
Republican nominee Zach Lahn is pitching change on Iowa farms, in schools and small towns as he prepares to face Democrat Rob Sand on November 3.
water quality
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Lynn, Swampscott Continue King’s Beach Bacteria Testing
Lynn and Swampscott are testing culverts, sediment, drainage flows and wet-weather conditions to guide future cleanup at King’s Beach.
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Paint Rock posts July 21 council and budget-workshop agendas amid nitrate concerns
Paint Rock has posted agendas for a July 21, 2026, city council meeting and budget workshop as regional planning records continue to document winter nitrate concerns in the Concho River near the town.
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Bokeelia remains tied to Lee County’s hurricane-recovery and resilience work
Lee County planning identifies Bokeelia for emergency communications and recovery infrastructure, while local public agencies and civic groups continue related work.
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Greeley tap water develops musty, metallic taste after algae bloom
Greeley officials said tap water remained treated and available for normal use after an algae bloom affected regional source water and altered its taste and odor.
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SDSU Extension urges South Dakota livestock producers to test water as drought raises salt concerns
South Dakota State University Extension is offering free water testing after recent tests found some ponds, creeks and streams may contain unsafe salt levels for livestock.
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Rhode Island enters statewide drought watch amid historically low water levels
Gov. Dan McKee issued a statewide drought watch July 1 after officials reported unusually low groundwater, reservoir and streamflow conditions. Water advisories, a second West Nile detection and a shellfishing closure followed during July.
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New York adopts cybersecurity requirements for wastewater systems, with grants available to help utilities comply
New York has adopted statewide wastewater cybersecurity rules requiring operator training, incident reporting and emergency planning. A $2.5 million grant program will help utilities assess and upgrade their systems.
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Racine Water Utility Reports Seasonal Taste and Odor Changes
Racine water customers may notice seasonal taste and odor changes as the utility tests water, flushes hydrants and awaits DNR treatment approval.
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New Hampshire approves $61,137.50 aquatic-plant control grant involving Ossipee
The New Hampshire Governor and Executive Council authorized a $61,137.50 grant agreement with Ossipee and Meredith for exotic aquatic-plant control in designated water bodies.
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Texas City Publishes 2026 Drinking-Water Quality Report
Texas City has published its 2026 drinking-water quality report, giving residents the latest official information on the municipal water system.
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Massachusetts awards more than $1 million for river and wetland restoration projects
The Healey-Driscoll administration announced grants for six regional partnerships working with municipalities and local organizations on restoration, flood reduction, water quality and climate resilience.
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University of Iowa launches NASA-backed pilot to forecast nitrate spikes in Iowa waterways
A University of Iowa research project will combine NASA satellite observations with precipitation, groundwater and water-quality data to help utilities anticipate nitrate changes in Iowa rivers and streams.
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Minnesota legislative auditors receive findings on agricultural water-quality program
The Minnesota Legislative Audit Commission met August 4 to receive findings and recommendations from an evaluation of the statewide Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program. The audit’s substantive conclusions and any government response remain unverified.
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Suffolk County closes Sayville Marina Park Beach after bacteria exceed acceptable levels
Sayville Marina Park Beach was closed to bathing July 20 after Suffolk County health officials said bacterial levels exceeded acceptable criteria.
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EPA Proposes Nationwide Monitoring of 30 Emerging Drinking-Water Contaminants, Including PFAS
The proposed sixth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule would require sampled public water systems to collect data on 30 chemicals, but it is not a final rule or a new enforceable PFAS limit.
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Delaware holds hearing on renewed pollution permit for concentrated animal-feeding operations
Delaware agencies held an August 5 hearing on reissuing a general NPDES permit governing wastewater and runoff controls for concentrated animal-feeding operations. The permit has not been approved or reissued.
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Alabama environmental commission to consider statewide water-quality rule changes Aug. 24
The Alabama Environmental Management Commission has scheduled a public hearing on proposed revisions to the state’s water-quality rules, while ADEM records show recent statewide permitting and noncompliance notices.
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California water board sets Aug. 19 vote on statewide utility wildfire rules
The California State Water Resources Control Board has posted a proposed statewide order governing electric-utility wildfire and related activities that could affect water quality. The board is scheduled to consider adoption on Aug. 19, 2026.
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Arkansas announces more than $3.4 million for water and wastewater projects
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced more than $3.4 million in grants for water and wastewater infrastructure and statewide operator training.
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Allegany County asks Cumberland water customers to identify service-line materials
Allegany County’s survey asked Cumberland-area water customers to identify the materials in pipes connecting homes and buildings to public water mains by July 31, 2026.
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Waukegan North Beach Has Recorded Five 2026 Bacteria Closures; Beach Is Open
Waukegan North Beach is currently open, but Illinois records show five high-bacteria closure incidents in 2026, totaling seven listed closure days. Check BeachGuard before swimming.