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CDC Estimates Costs of Waterborne Pathogens in the United States
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Healthcare cost of infectious waterborne disease in the United States tops $3.3 billion, and more than 6,600 deaths are linked to illnesses spread by water, the CDC finds.


Colorado River Indian Tribes Take Another Step Toward Marketing Valuable Water in Arizona
The Colorado River Indian Tribes unveiled draft legislation to allow their water to be leased to users in Arizona off the reservation or stored underground.


In the Northern Great Plains, a Search for Ways to Protect Drinking Water from Fossil Fuel Industry Pollution
North Dakota’s water supplies are at risk from contaminants from fracking wastewater, but residents are fighting back

Opinion | Water Scarcity Will Increase Risk of Conflict, Says New National Intelligence Report
Report is less comprehensive than previous assessments and omits key flashpoints for water conflict.

Will Water Unite Us?
Water enjoys support that crosses political parties. Will it be a source of bipartisan collaboration in a time of divided politics?

What the Biden Administration Might Mean For Water
What does a Biden administration might mean for federal water policy?

As Water Backs Up, an Asset in Michigan Becomes a Liability
A drainage dispute roils Jackson County’s prized attraction…

As Global Poverty Rises, USAID Plans for Covid-Altered World
Ensuring that water, sanitation, and hygiene are threaded throughout the agency’s programs is key, observers say.


North Carolina Panel Designates Financially Distressed Water and Sewer Systems
North Carolina officials took a decisive step in a years-long process to identify financially struggling water and sewer providers and assist them in a transition toward financial stability and reliable service.