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Houston Agrees to $2 Billion Sewer Fix
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Houston, the largest city in Texas is the latest to face a federal order to plug a leaky sewer system. Fewer such orders may be coming.
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Amid Rising Water Rates, Massachusetts Cities Have Inequitable Affordability Policies, Report Finds
Policies favor homeowners, according to Northeastern University study.
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Price of Water 2019: Even Without Federal Infrastructure Deal, Cities Continue to Invest
The rising price of water continues to raise questions about affordability for households at the bottom of the income distribution.
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In Maryland, Vulnerability to Water Shutoffs Depends on Your Address
New report highlights how local laws can trap households in a cycle of fees that influence water affordability, shutoffs, and timely bill payment.
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Water Utilities Call on Big Data to Guide Pipe Replacements
The drinking water industry says aging infrastructure is its top challenge. Can AI help?