The Utah Supreme Court has rejected a Water Horse Resources plan to pipe 55,000 acre-feet of water annually from the Green River in Utah to Colorado via Wyoming. The decision comes amid ongoing tensions between Western states over shrinking Colorado River water supplies, with the court arguing the project doesn't meet a "beneficial use" requirement. Environmental groups and state officials continue to scrutinize projects that propose new allocations, reflecting the broader regional struggle to balance water needs with sustainability.

As part of an updated remediation plan for the Tinkham Garage Superfund site in Londonderry, N.H., the Environmental Protection Agency has extended the municipal waterline. That means the inclusion of more households that have been or could be affected by groundwater contamination. Bottled water has been distributed to residents as a temporary measure since the detection of PFAS and 1,4-dioxane in 2018.

San Diego's Pure Water project, which aims to recycle wastewater into drinking water, is in limbo as city leaders debate its future and costs. The first $1.5 billion phase is nearing completion, but the second phase is expected to cost around $4 billion and residents are facing potential rate hikes to help fund rising water costs. The project could help reduce reliance on Colorado River supplies.

A leaked Amazon document reveals efforts to hide the extent of water consumption by the company's data centers, which reached 105 billion gallons in 2021. The document outlines strategies to minimize public disclosure, particularly as AI operations expand. Data centers face scrutiny for resource demands, especially in water-scarce regions. Amazon has dismissed the document as outdated.

Additions to the Lake Purdy Dam rehabilitation project in Birmingham, Ala., have been approved by Central Alabama Water. The $28 million project aims to strengthen the historic dam, built in 1909, with roller-compacted concrete. The dam remains safe, with water levels nine feet below capacity due to dry weather.

As lawmakers divert funds to address budget shortfalls, Arizona's Water Infrastructure Finance Authority is feeling parched with less than $400 million despite being promised $1 billion for finding new water sources. The agency has been criticized for not initiating projects envisioned by the 2022 legislation. It has received six proposals for water importation, including desalination plants.

Bayfront Park in Longboat Key, Fla., uses bioswales and native plantings to naturally filter stormwater and reduce flooding before it reaches Sarasota Bay. The park's stormwater system, designed to handle significant rainfall, is a model for modern stormwater management, blending functionality with aesthetics to enhance environmental stewardship.