water infrastructure

A new report shows America’s water systems need more than a trillion dollars in upgrades in the coming decades. In the West, states are dealing with shrinking reservoirs, worsening drought, and a lack of data to plan for the future.

States that use Colorado River water need to agree on new rules for sharing it by 2026. If they don't, they will likely end up in messy court battles.

The LaPrele Dam has been demolished, and an outlook for the new dam has taken shape.

Meeteetsee is planning on replacing a water tank and adding a new one, among other upgrades. Public Works Director Shawn Christopherson said the city is exploring future federal grants, but if those aren’t available, improvements could be scaled back.

The Biden Administration's Interior Department released proposals for managing the river in an apparent attempt to nudge the states toward agreement.

Over Labor Day weekend there were six water line breaks in Rawlins. This is the latest in a several year, ongoing issue with the city’s water infrastructure. The over 100-year old system is aging and continues to make delivering water to residents a challenge.

One estimate says a quagga mussel infestation would cost the Pacific Northwest $500 million a year to deal with.

The State Lands and Investment Board (SLIB) approved the funds needed to repair a failing million gallon water tower in Wheatland on Thursday.

Rawlins continues to face water infrastructure issues. This comes about two years after the city ran out of water.

For the first time, the federal government is putting limits on “forever chemicals” called PFAS in the nation’s drinking water – a move that will protect communities across the Mountain West.