CBC May 28, 2025 As the one-year anniversary of last June’s catastrophic water main break approaches, an independent review of the incident suggests that there was no wrongdoing by the City of Calgary’s engineering or geoscience services. The findings of a new report by the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) suggest… >> Read More
Jose De La Rosa, Laredo Morning Times May 27, 2025 Earlier this month, City Council approved an $11.3 million waterline replacement project to address the city’s aging infrastructure and reduce frequent water main breaks. The project, which will replace about 30,110 feet of water pipes across all eight City Council districts, aims to restore reliability… >> Read More
Justin Dubail, kulr8.com May 27, 2025 BILLINGS, Mont. – Over the Memorial Day weekend, Billings experienced five water main breaks, causing disruptions across the city. The breaks occurred at Gabel Road and 30th, 4th and 13th, 13th and Central, Parkview and Lewis, and the 3500 block of Cook Avenue. The incidents led to flooding, water… >> Read More
Shane Dixon Kavanaugh, The Oregonian/OregonLive May 27, 2025 Portlanders already facing the largest combined water and sewer rate hike in more than a decade will soon be on the hook for a processing fee as well. City officials plan to slap a 2.95% surcharge on all customers who pay their utility bill with either a credit or… >> Read More
R. J. Manuel, weather-fox.com May 26, 2025 The water crisis in the United States is intensifying, especially in twelve states experiencing critical shortages. As prolonged droughts, climate change, and overuse of water resources take their toll, millions are now dealing with water restrictions, dried-up rivers, and economic disruptions. The crisis isn’t just about low rainfall…. >> Read More