On Earth Day 2013, American Water sought to raise awareness about the massive challenges that climate change presents on U.S. water systems.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced support for projects that will improve water and wastewater services for rural Americans.

The EPA will propose options to help reduce dangerous pollutants released into America's waterways from steam electric power plants.

King County and the city of Seattle have agreed to invest in major upgrades to local sewage and stormwater collection, piping and treatment.

Woodard & Curran engineering projects won Engineering Excellence Awards from the N.Y. chapter of the American Council of Engineering Companies.

The EPA announced a legal agreement with SL Industries, Inc. and SL Surface Technologies, Inc. to perform soil cleanup at a N.J. Superfund site.

The WateReuse Research Foundation has awarded American Water a grant to develop risk management strategies for Legionella in reclaimed water systems.

IL Governor Pat Quinn announced a $21.5 million investment for upgrades of the Kankakee River Metropolitan Agency wastewater treatment plant.

The North American fertilizer industry has pledged $7 million to fund a multi-year research effort measuring the impacts of 4R Nutrient Stewardship.