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Now is the time to advocate that Michigan lawmakers advance clean water legislative priorities! Sign up for our Change Makers Action Alerts for opportunities to contact legislators. Your voice will help pass clean water bills during lame duck: https://lnkd.in/gV6GjVA2 Between now and the end of the year, the Michigan Legislature will meet in what’s referred to as “lame duck.” This is the time when lawmakers can pass legislation that has been pending in both the House and Senate.  HRWC's legislative priorities during the lame duck period: Statewide Septic Code: Michigan is the only state that does not regulate septic systems, and it’s estimated that of the 1.3 million septic systems, about 330,000 of them may be failing. HRWC has been working with the bill sponsors to improve the legislation over the past several months. Polluter Pay: Last fall a seven-bill package addressing accountability for contamination prevention and clean up was introduced in both the House and Senate. HRWC created a map of the watershed with known contaminated sites that we shared with our legislators in the watershed and beyond. HRWC has met with the bill sponsors to push for passage of the legislation. Stormwater Utility: Climate change is affecting us now. Each year we experience more intense precipitation events that cause flooding in our communities. Stormwater Utilities can help prevent flooding due to failing infrastructure. HRWC provided testimony to the Senate Local Government Committee in Lansing to pass SB 660, sponsored by State Sen. Rosemary Bayer earlier this summer.

Understanding The Flow: Stormwater vs. Wastewater Did you know there's a significant difference between Stormwater and Wastewater? That's right, these are two separate entities managed by different teams, dedicated to protecting our environment and public health. Wastewater is any water that has been used in your home or business that will be treated before it's returned to the environment. PWC is your go-to for all things wastewater – On the flip side, when rain falls, Stormwater rushes over roofs, streets, and lawns, collecting debris and pollutants. The City of Fayetteville Stormwater Division steps in to manage this water through effective storm drain services. Each drop plays a role in the bigger water cycle of our hometown. Check out our website to learn more: https://lnkd.in/e3taiKRF #HometownUtility #CommunityPowered #PublicPower #Stormwater #Wastewater

Texas lawmakers preparing for next year's session are looking at possible legislation to preserve the state's water resources. The state is seeing more demand but less rainfall. And the fear of not having enough water is a concern all across Texas. In some areas of Texas, it's already a water crisis. In far South Texas, the last remaining sugar cane grower and processor shut down this year because they felt they just didn't have the water to support it. #Texas #Austin #SouthTexas #USA #CivilInfrastructure #waterresources #rainfall #water #watersupply #watercrisis #civilengineering #environmentalengineering #moonrise. 

Stormwater regulations continue to change, but what happens to structures that were built before regulations were in place? These “orphaned” stormwater ponds are not being maintained and can turn into a nuisance. https://lnkd.in/ezEA3QT3 #keepdirtonsite #stormwatermanagement #womeninconstruction

Understanding The Flow: Stormwater vs. Wastewater Did you know there's a significant difference between Stormwater and Wastewater? That's right, these are two separate entities managed by different teams, dedicated to protecting our environment and public health. Wastewater is any water that has been used in your home or business that will be treated before it's returned to the environment. PWC is your go-to for all things Wastewater – On the flip side, when rain falls, Stormwater rushes over roofs, streets, and lawns, collecting debris and pollutants. The City of Fayetteville Stormwater Division steps in to manage this water through effective storm drain services. Each drop plays a role in the bigger water cycle of our hometown. Check out our website to learn more: https://lnkd.in/e3taiKRF #HometownUtility #CommunityPowered #PublicPower #Stormwater #Wastewater

Wholly H2O spends so much time in every single tour we do talking about how to reduce stormwater. Recently I was walking with some staff from Friends of Sausal Creek looking at their efforts to prevent more erosion along Sausal. I asked about education the neighbors with the yards over the creek were being educated about stormwater, and they were not. So then we walked up the street and I pointed to all the downspouts pouring water onto the streets. And all the stormwater coming from the yards. The issue is that there are so many broken sewage pipes in the East Bay, that all the stormwater inundated them, filling sewage pipes with stormwater. In SF, with combined, they are in an even worse situation. We need stormwater education, which is not very sexy all on its own. This is why WHolly H2O focuses so damn much on teaching people about reducing stormwater in the middle of the tours encouraging them to fall in love with their ecosystems. Making reducing stormwater the hip and sexy thing to do. All Hail Walking Waterhoods!

Clean water services are often out of sight, out of mind, but these hidden networks silently ensure clean water for our communities. Just how big is this network in Northern Kentucky? Here are some fast facts: • 1,700 miles hold wastewater • 545 miles manage stormwater runoff #Sewage #CleanWaterServices

The Department of Water Resources estimates above-normal water supply conditions for the San Joaquin Valley and the Sacramento Valley according to forecasts released this week. There has not been an above-normal water year since 2005 in the Sacramento Valley and 2010 in the San Joaquin Valley. Since 2000, most years have been critical, dry, or wet.   Stay informed about California's water market with the latest updates by subscribing to our new weekly report at https://lnkd.in/gtNUcKTm #CaliforniaWater #CAWater #WaterMarket #CAWaterMarketReport #WestWaterResearch #WeKnowTheValueOfWater #NQH2O

Wasn’t there sunshine yesterday?  Rainy season is here, and Farallon is geared up to help business evaluate your stormwater compliance needs. Farallon helps businesses get and stay on track with stormwater sampling, discharge monitoring reports, plans, permits, and much more! #farallonconsulting #stormwater #compliance #preserveourenvironment

Did you know that the City of Jackson, MS Distribution System Assessment released in July 2022 found that water line breaks occur at an average annual rate of 55 breaks per 100 miles of line? This is more than three times the Partnership for Safe Water's recommended limit of 15 breaks per 100 miles. When water lines break, the system loses pressure, and precautionary boil water alerts are issued due to the risk that contaminants have entered the water system. #watermanagement #water #stayinformed