Florida Gov. Rick Scott has awarded $29 million in federal loans to 10 South Florida water projects ranging from an overworked treatment plant in Miami-Dade County’s crumbling sewer system to a much-needed system in the lower Florida Keys.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently issued its fiscal year (FY) 2014 to 2018 Strategic Plan, which provides a blueprint for advancing EPA?s mission to protect public health and the environment across the country.

The City of Columbus, Ohio?s water infrastructure is quickly coming to the end of its life expectancy. As a result, the city is significantly increasing its budget for large-scale pipe replacement projects.

The 82nd winter meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) was recently held in Washington, D.C., Jan. 22-24, at the Capital Hilton. Roughly 250 of the country?s mayors attended the multi-day program including the new mayor of New York City, Bill de Blasio.

Last month, the Obama Administration proposed a Fiscal Year 2015 (FY 2015) budget of $7.89 billion for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This request is $309.9 million below the EPA?s enacted level for FY 2014.

Stormwater drainage projects offer a variety of options to optimize funding and provide value to the public for infrastructure enhancements. Regardless of project scope or the size of investment, engineers and utility managers must always be prepared to ensure top value and that the best solutions for the long term are implemented.

After more than eight years as director of business development for Aqua-Pipe, Joseph Loiacono retired at the end of December 2013. However, he remains an Aqua-Pipe ambassador.

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) has partnered with Veolia Environnement (Veolia), to review current practices and assist in the implementation of industry best practices for the city?s large water meter and fire service line programs, as well as its chemical procurement activities.