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December 6, 2025 / Infrastructure Funding

Groundwater Wells Are Running Lower in Key U.S. Regions — What 2026 Could Look Like for Millions of Households

In some parts of the United States, homeowners who rely on private wells are beginning to notice a slow shift:…
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December 6, 2025 / Infrastructure Funding

Why Brown or Rust-Colored Water Is Showing Up More Often in 2026 — And What It Really Means for Your Tap

For many households, it starts the same way: you turn on the tap expecting clear water, only to watch a…
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December 4, 2025 / Infrastructure Funding

Why More Cities Are Issuing Boil-Water Notices in 2026 — And What It Really Means When Your Area Gets One

Shortly after sunrise, a mother in Ohio fills her kettle and notices the blinking alert on her phone: “Boil-Water Advisory…
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December 4, 2025 / Health Safety, Water Environment

Why Shower Pressure Feels Weaker in Some Cities This Winter — And What’s Really Behind It

For weeks now, social media has been filling with tiny complaints that rarely make the news but are instantly recognisable…
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December 4, 2025 / Infrastructure Funding

Why Water Treatment Costs Are Quietly Rising in 2026 — And What It Means for Your Bill

Sometime in early spring, a homeowner in Florida opens their monthly utilities letter and frowns at the number. In Colorado,…
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December 4, 2025 / Health Safety, Water Environment

Why Tap Water Tastes Different in Winter 2026 — And Why It’s Completely Normal

On cold mornings this winter, people are filling kettles, brushing their teeth, or taking the first sip from the kitchen…
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December 2, 2025 / Water Environment

Opelousas, Louisiana Lifts Boil Water Advisory After Main Break Repairs and Testing

For households across Opelousas, the past few days have been unsettling. A sudden boil-water advisory — triggered by a water…
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December 2, 2025 / Water Environment

West Jacksonville, Illinois — Boil-Water Notice Lifted After System Disruption This Week

Residents in the West Jacksonville area of Illinois are breathing easier today: a boil-water advisory issued earlier this week has…
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December 1, 2025 / Water Environment

Why Tap Water Can Taste Earthy or Musty After Heavy Rain — And Why It’s Not a Safety Issue

After a long stretch of dry weather, the first big rain of the season often brings a change people don’t…
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December 1, 2025 / Water Environment

Pearland, Texas Issues Boil Water Notice After Pump Failure — Here’s What Residents Need to Know

Residents in parts of Pearland, Texas, woke up this week to something no household ever wants to hear: a citywide…
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