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New EPA Lead-Pipe Rule Takes Hold in 2026 — How Utilities Are Preparing for the Biggest Lead-Pipe Transition in U.S. History
How America’s Aging Pump Stations Are Struggling With Winter 2026 — And Why It Matters More Than Most People Realize
Groundwater Wells Are Running Lower in Key U.S. Regions — What 2026 Could Look Like for Millions of Households
Why Brown or Rust-Colored Water Is Showing Up More Often in 2026 — And What It Really Means for Your Tap
Why More Cities Are Issuing Boil-Water Notices in 2026 — And What It Really Means When Your Area Gets One
Why Shower Pressure Feels Weaker in Some Cities This Winter — And What’s Really Behind It
Why Water Treatment Costs Are Quietly Rising in 2026 — And What It Means for Your Bill
Why Tap Water Tastes Different in Winter 2026 — And Why It’s Completely Normal
Opelousas, Louisiana Lifts Boil Water Advisory After Main Break Repairs and Testing
West Jacksonville, Illinois — Boil-Water Notice Lifted After System Disruption This Week
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