#WaterAccess
LightNews LightNews
sightmagazine.bsky.social
Water access: Far-right settlers in the West Bank divert spring water as Israel backs heritage site takeovers. @sightmagazine.bsky.social #WestBank #Israelisettlers #Palestinians #wateraccess #waterrights #HerodsPool #KeremNavot #AmichaiEliyahu #Petzael #AlAuja

sightmagazine.com.au/features/wat...
Water access: Far-right settlers in the West Bank divert spring water as Israel backs heritage site takeovers - Sight Magazine
MELANIE LIDMAN and JALAL BWAITEL report on growing contention surrounding access to water in the Israeli-occupied West Bank...
sightmagazine.com.au
September 29, 2026 at 1:50 AM
citizenptnewsva.bsky.social
Lake Landor residents are battling chronic boil-water advisories and skyrocketing bills, leaving them desperate for help and community support.

Read the full story

#CarolineCounty #VA #WaterAccess #CivicAccountability #PublicHealth #CitizenPortal #CarolineCountyResidents
Residents describe recurring boil notices; board authorizes up to $2,000 for bottled water and to pursue emergency options
Lake Landor residents told supervisors of repeated outages, high bills and hardships; the board discussed SEC regulatory options for Aqua Virginia, asked staff to seek state input and authorized up to $2,000 to purchase bottled water for immediate local distribution while emergency response options are explored.
citizenportal.ai
September 14, 2026 at 9:05 PM
citizenptnewsnj.bsky.social
Residents at Georgia King Village are facing a crisis with water shutoffs lasting up to 14 hours daily, leaving vulnerable tenants without access to a basic necessity.

Get the details.

#NewarkEssexCounty #NJ #WaterAccess #NewarkTenants #CitizenPortal #HousingAccountability #CommunitySupport
Council presses administration over Georgia King Village water shutoffs and landlord accountability
Councilmembers raised repeated tenant complaints at Georgia King Village, including multi‑week water shutoffs and unpermitted plumbing work; the business administrator said engineering will check permit compliance and report back quickly.
citizenportal.ai
September 11, 2026 at 12:36 AM
sdglocalaction.bsky.social
💦 #SafeAffordableWater in #VeniceWinterSchool2026!
Sekondi-Takoradi 🇬🇭 will share how it's #WASHRegistry #visualises #WaterAccess and drives #ServiceDelivery.
Join us in Venice to explore local #PublicService.
✍️Register: sdglocalaction.org/venice-winte...
🖥️ Online: sdglocalaction.org/venice-winte...
September 9, 2026 at 5:40 AM
citizenptnewsnh.bsky.social
Londonderry's Utilities Committee is taking action to prioritize water‑main extensions in neighborhoods grappling with high PFAS contamination, ensuring that homes get the clean water they deserve.

Learn more here!

#LondonderryRockinghamCounty #NH #WaterAccess #PublicHealth #CitizenPortal
Londonderry committee prioritizes PFAS‑affected neighborhoods for next water mains
Town staff told the Utilities Committee that water‑main extensions will target neighborhoods with high PFAS levels and greater numbers of homes, citing cost‑per‑residence and funding opportunities as decisive factors.
citizenportal.ai
September 5, 2026 at 3:28 AM
citizenptnewsid.bsky.social
The Boise City Council's decision to mandate city water for the controversial Freehouse subdivision sparks a heated debate on infrastructure, costs, and housing affordability.

Click to read more!

#ID #WaterAccess #CitizenPortal #AffordableHousing #InfrastructureResilience #BoiseHousing
Council approves Freehouse subdivision but requires developer to connect to city water
Council approved SUV26-26, a two-lot subdivision at 10529 West Stardust Drive, but after debate required the developer to connect to city (Veolia) water rather than allow a new private well; council cited concerns about wells running dry versus the cost burden on developers.
citizenportal.ai
September 4, 2026 at 3:17 AM
citizenptnewsms.bsky.social
A bold proposal to allow SNAP EBT payments for water bills aimed at helping low-income customers was left hanging after failing to secure a second in Mississippi.

Get the details!

#MS #WaterAccess #CitizenPortal #CivicInnovation #MississippiLowIncome #EconomicSupport
Resolution to allow SNAP EBT payments for water fails for lack of a second after commissioners debate
Commissioner Stamps proposed a resolution to let customers use SNAP EBT cards to pay water bills; he argued it would not require new federal money and could increase collections, but the item failed for lack of a second.
citizenportal.ai
September 3, 2026 at 1:18 PM
the-sol-foundation.org
Access to fresh water can affect almost every part of community life. 💧

Share your thoughts in the comments or email coordinator@the-sol-foundation.org.

#QuenchingThirst #WaterAccess #thesolfoundation #donate #Blog
September 2, 2026 at 4:06 PM
citizenptnewssc.bsky.social
Mayor McClary warns that 40 families in the Black River Mobile Home Park could soon lose their water and sewer services due to the owner's 18-month unpaid bills.

Get the details!

#WilliamsburgCounty #SC #WaterAccess #CommunityAssistance #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #WilliamsburgCountyFamilies
Mayor McClary warns of imminent water, sewer cutoff affecting about 40 families
The mayor of Andrews told Williamsburg County Council that unpaid utility bills at the Black River Mobile Home Park have left roughly 40 families at risk of water and sewer disconnection around July 9; the town plans to discontinue service unless the owner cures the arrearage, and DHEC/DES and the county are monitoring the situation.
citizenportal.ai
August 27, 2026 at 7:45 AM
citizenptnewsga.bsky.social
DeKalb County just approved a groundbreaking $233.8 million contract to modernize its water treatment plant, ensuring clean water access for generations to come!

Click to read more!

#DeKalbCounty #GA #WaterAccess #CitizenPortal #DeKalbCountyWater #CommunitySustainability
Board approves $233.8 million contract for Scott Candler water treatment project
The commissioners approved award of design‑build services for the Scott Candler water treatment plant demolition, construction of new clear wells and pump station upgrades to Ruby‑Collins Inc. for $233,810,423. Officials said the project is critical to long‑term water reliability across the county.
citizenportal.ai
August 27, 2026 at 5:46 AM
tridentpump.bsky.social
Wildfire response starts before the smoke appears.

Planning, water access, pressure, reach, and ready systems can make all the difference when conditions turn.

🌐 tridentpumps.ca

#TridentPumps #TridentTPS #WildfireResponse #WildfirePreparedness #WaterAccess #EmergencyResponse
August 24, 2026 at 2:40 PM
citizenptnewsnc.bsky.social
New Hanover County has completed a groundbreaking $27.5 million water and sewer extension, promising to transform access for nearly 8,000 acres of previously underserved land.

Click to read more!

#NewHanoverCounty #NC #WaterAccess #CitizenPortal #CommunityDevelopment #InfrastructureInvestment
New Hanover, CFPUA mark completion of Last Frontier water and sewer extension
County officials and Cape Fear Public Utility Authority leaders celebrated the completion of the Last Frontier water and sewer extension, describing roughly 18 miles of new mains, state investment of about $27.5 million and expanded service to previously unserved acreage.
citizenportal.ai
August 20, 2026 at 9:58 PM
tridentpump.bsky.social
The heat is real in B.C. Wildfire response demands water access, reach, pressure, and systems ready before conditions turn.

When the fireline moves, the waterline has to move too.

#TridentPumps #BCWildfires #WildfireResponse #WildfirePreparedness #WaterAccess
August 17, 2026 at 2:22 PM
citizenptnewsnm.bsky.social
Santa Fe County is taking bold steps to secure essential water infrastructure, approving a resolution that could lead to significant changes for local property owners.

Learn more here

#SantaFeCounty #NM #WaterAccess #SantaFeCountyUtilities #CitizenPortal #EminentDomain #CommunityInfrastructure
Commission authorizes county attorney to seek utility easement via condemnation for regional water system
The board adopted a resolution authorizing the county attorney to initiate condemnation proceedings to acquire a utility easement for the Milwaukee Basin (Pewaukee Basin) regional water system across a parcel at 1 Rancho Enrique, and delegated authority to the county attorney to proceed.
citizenportal.ai
August 12, 2026 at 9:39 AM
citizenptnewsoh.bsky.social
Exciting improvements are coming to Lions Park as the city partners with SmithGroup to enhance the shoreline and boost water access!

Learn more here

#OH #WaterAccess #CitizenPortal #CommunityInput #HabitatImprovement
City advances Lions Park shoreline design with state and Lake Erie Commission support
The city will move forward into final design and permitting with SmithGroup for Lions Park shoreline improvements after the commission authorized a design contract; staff said the project will include habitat work, improved water access and at least one public meeting during design.
citizenportal.ai
August 9, 2026 at 11:16 AM
citizenptnewsde.bsky.social
Community advocates are rallying to overturn a veto that threatens vital water protections for the most vulnerable households in Wilmington.

Get the details!

#WilmingtonCityNewCastleCounty #DE #WaterAccess #WilmingtonCity #PublicHealth #CitizenPortal #HousingSecurity
Community advocates, legal and medical experts urge council to overturn veto on water-shutoff protections
A coalition of community groups, housing attorneys and a physician urged the Wilmington City Council to override Mayor Kearney's veto and adopt an ordinance that would bar water disconnections for certain vulnerable households, saying the measure was developed with residents and narrow in scope.
citizenportal.ai
August 6, 2026 at 11:16 AM
citizenptnewsde.bsky.social
Dr. Brian Hames warns that losing access to clean water can lead to severe health risks within just 24 hours, urging the council to prioritize public health for Wilmington's most vulnerable residents.

Click to read more!

#WilmingtonCityNewCastleCounty #DE #WaterAccess #CitizenPortal
Physician: water shutoffs pose immediate health risks to children, elderly and disabled
Dr. Brian Hames, an internal medicine physician and pediatrician, told the press conference that lack of running water causes dehydration within 24 hours and that patients can be near-impossible to recover from within four days; he urged the council to override the mayor's veto on public-health grounds.
citizenportal.ai
August 6, 2026 at 11:10 AM
igrac.bsky.social
🇸🇳 In her new field report, our Groundwater Correspondent Mame Diarra Bousso Diouf shows how salinity is affecting coastal communities.

🔗 un-igrac.org/latest/stori....

#Senegal #groundwater #water #salinity #saline #coastal #agriculture #farming #wateraccess
The Three Faces of Groundwater in Senegal: Burden, Threat and Hope - IGRAC
This groundwater salinity story from our Senegal Correspondent shows the three faces of groundwater in Senegal: Burden, Threat and Hope.
un-igrac.org
August 6, 2026 at 11:08 AM
citizenptnewsde.bsky.social
Councilwoman Darby is fighting to protect vulnerable households from water shutoffs, urging the council to override the mayor's veto for the sake of seniors, disabled residents, and families with young children.

Get the details!

#WilmingtonCityNewCastleCounty #DE #WaterAccess
Councilwoman Darby urges council to override veto protecting vulnerable households from water shutoffs
Councilwoman Darby and advocates urged the Wilmington City Council to overturn Mayor Kearney's veto of an ordinance that would bar water disconnections for households with seniors, people with disabilities or children under 5 who meet income criteria, saying the measure protects public health and dignity while leaving debt-collection tools intact.
citizenportal.ai
August 6, 2026 at 11:07 AM
citizenptnewsca.bsky.social
The Blue Lake Council has greenlit crucial water and sewer connections for new Rancheria facilities, paving the way for future infrastructure while finalizing fees and agreements.

Get the details!

#BlueLakeHumboldtCounty #CA #WaterAccess #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #InfrastructureDevelopment
Council authorizes Rancheria water/sewer line connection while fees and agreements are finalized
Council authorized the physical connection of new Rancheria commercial facilities and residences to Blue Lake's water and sewer mains, pending final calculation of connection fees and an MOU amendment; the action clears construction hurdles while billing and ERU calculations are completed.
citizenportal.ai
August 5, 2026 at 6:23 PM
citizenptnewsga.bsky.social
DeKalb County just launched a $5 million initiative to provide essential in-home plumbing repairs for eligible residents—helping over 350 families so far!

Click to read more!

#DeKalbCounty #GA #WaterAccess #CitizenPortal #AffordableHousing #CommunityDevelopment #DeKalbCountyPlumbing
DeKalb County official details $5 million ARP program for home plumbing repairs
DeKalb County Community Development announced CAP CARES, a $5,000,000 ARP-funded program to pay for in-home water and plumbing repairs. The presenter said the program serves low- and moderate-income households and requires inspections and an application process; it is not an emergency same-day repair service.
citizenportal.ai
July 25, 2026 at 6:09 AM
kumu.io
Project Showcase! An interactive visualization of 6 reinforcing loops that keep rural Indian farming communities in cycles of low water access: the disruptor?

“without women's organised voice, no other change holds.”

See viz at: buff.ly/bDXXizl

#SystemsThinking #WomenEmpowerment #WaterAccess
July 24, 2026 at 4:02 PM