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Mar. 20, 2012

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El Paso, Texas, preserves fresh water supply by using reclaimed wastewater

American City & County Associate Editor Larry Conley interviews Ed Archuleta, president and CEO of El Paso Water Utilities, about how using reclaimed wastewater has affected El Paso....More
Mar. 7, 2012

News

American City and County

New Kansas laws will help conserve water supplies

The governor signs two measures to fight a devastating drought...More
Feb. 23, 2012

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Albuquerque Rain to River mosaics

Albuquerque, N.M.’s Public Art Urban Enhancement Program called on volunteers to create mosaic artwork to complement recreation areas along a restored stormwater channel.
Feb. 22, 2012

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American City and County

Albuquerque flood control project features public art (with related video)

Community-created mosaics accentuate recreation spaces...More
Feb. 10, 2012

News

American City and County

Report: Recycling wastewater could increase cities' drinking water

It’s safe, the National Academy of Sciences says...More
Jan. 30, 2012

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American City and County

Report: Aging water systems need new funding, better pricing

Local water officials must develop private funding and flexible pricing structures that distinguish between different water uses....More
Jan. 26, 2012

News

American City and County

Mayors take the challenge to save water

A national contest has mayors vying for bragging rights as the most 'water wise' city...More
Jan. 1, 2012

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American City and County

Public-private partnerships are ready for takeoff

The need is there, money is available and state laws are changing to move public-private partnerships forward...More
Jan. 1, 2012

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Fluoride: Why is it in the water? 1

A look through the American City & County archives reveals the early history of the practice of adding small amounts of fluoride to public water supplies....More
Jan. 1, 2012

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American City and County

King County, Wash., wastewater plant meets regional needs

The treatment facility features advanced technology and park amenities...More
Dec. 18, 2011

Article

American City and County

Report: Funding for water and wastewater infrastructure woefully short

Capital investment in U.S. water and wastewater systems is insufficient to meet the demands of the systems’ aging infrastructure — and the funding gap is only poised to grow over the coming decades....More
Dec. 14, 2011

News

American City and County

EPA says fracking may have polluted groundwater in Wyoming

Preliminary finding is first time agency has made such a ruling....More
Dec. 1, 2011

Article

American City and County

America's Crown Communities 2011

The six winners of American City & County's annual awards for excellence in local government show ingenuity in tough economic times....More
Nov. 16, 2011

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American City and County

Alliance seeks Water Prize nominations

The prize awards efforts to promote sustainable water management....More
Nov. 4, 2011

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American City and County

EPA releases guidance on combined sewer overflows

The Environmental Protection Agency has released new guidance on overflows involving combined sewer overflows and sanitary sewer overflows....More
Nov. 1, 2011

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American City and County

Painless meter reading

New technology lets utility read water and power meters remotely....More
Oct. 1, 2011

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American City and County

Driving them to drink

Declining water demand causes new headaches for water managers....More
Oct. 1, 2011

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American City and County

Six strategies for water utilities facing declining revenues

By modeling long-term revenue projections against target service levels, potential risks and projected maintenance costs, utilities can better identify cost savings and future capital needs....More
Oct. 1, 2011

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American City and County

Reducing water use for grounds

City replaces irrigation controllers to fine-tune watering public land....More
Aug. 18, 2011

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American City and County

DOE advisory board releases shale gas recommendations

A subcommittee of an advisory board for the U.S. Department of Energy is recommending several new regulations for the natural gas industry, including requiring full disclosure of chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing....More
Aug. 17, 2011

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American City and County

Virginia passes environmental stewardship legislation

A new package of laws in Virginia seeks to provide more protection for sensitive natural environments affected by farmers' use of fertilizer....More
Jul. 20, 2011

News

American City and County

Texas passes 'fracking' disclosure law (w/ related video)

Texas now requires natural gas well operators to disclose the chemicals they pump into the ground to drive the gas to the surface, a process known as hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking."...More
Jul. 20, 2011

Commentary

American City and County

Viewpoint: Let the private sector help with water infrastructure challenges

The burden of maintaining water infrastructure, which would normally fall on the public sector, can be reduced by using more private sector investment....More
Jun. 22, 2011

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American City and County

The world's biggest flush

Portland, Ore., authorities felt the need to drain one of its reservoirs after surveillance cameras caught a man urinating in the water....More
Jun. 1, 2011

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American City and County

Forecast calls for more extreme weather

Extreme weather, such as the heavy rain that caused flooding, the tornados that ripped through the Midwest and South, and droughts in the West, all represent a "new normal" for which governments must plan,...More

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