In this week's water and wastewater news, a former New Jersey operator receives prison time, Flint starts planning service-line replacement and an EPA report says wastewater infrastructure investment is needed.

A national water-quality crisis — such as the recent events in Flint, Michigan — can spark questions from customers and the media. Here’s how several utilities are proactively handling the topic of lead contamination.

A shoe drive could bring thousands of dollars in assistance to the children of Flint, Michigan.

Work continued on the Oak Harbor Clean Water Facility — despite a recent discovery — thanks to an agreement between officials and local tribes.