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North Side neighbors seek to save their trees 

December 2, 2021

Residents on a leafy stretch of Paulina Avenue on the North Side want their street to remain that way: leafy. The city has slated a number of trees for removal — exactly how many is unclear — in order to replace water mains that are more than a century old. The work is scheduled to… >> Read More

Scottsdale set to cut off water access for Rio Verde Foothills residents

November 30, 2021

Homeowners in the Rio Verde Foothills, located north of Scottsdale, are losing their water access, and that has some people living in the area worried. FOX 10’s Bailey Miller reports. » Read More

Californians are asked to conserve during drought. Some water companies don’t even track what they waste

November 23, 2021

When you see a constant stream of water heading into the sewer drain stemming from a pipe leak, do you ever wonder how much of it is wasted water? Chances are, the amount of water going down the drain isn’t being tracked. At the same time, Californians are being asked to conserve water during a… >> Read More

Robots vs. Fatbergs: High-Tech Approaches to America’s Sewer Problem 

November 13, 2021

Snaking beneath our feet, all across America, are hundreds of thousands of miles of dark, dank tunnels. These channels for wastewater and storm water are, according to those who explore them for a living, home to all manner of hazards, including creatures (rats and alligators), obstructions (“fatbergs” and mineral deposits), and poison gasses concentrated enough… >> Read More

‘We’ve made history’: Flint water crisis victims to receive $626m settlement

November 10, 2021

A federal judge has approved a $626m settlement for victims of the lead water crisis in Flint, Michigan, in a case brought by tens of thousands of residents affected by the contaminated water. Announcing the settlement on Tuesday, district judge Judith Levy called it a “remarkable achievement” that “sets forth a comprehensive compensation program and… >> Read More

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