The Marlin (Texas) City Council has approved the emergency purchase of two portable water treatment plants to address the city's ongoing drinking water crisis. This action follows the closure of Marlin school campuses due to the water issues.
Gov. Greg Abbott declared a state of disaster for Falls County, allowing Marlin to utilize water treatment plants not yet approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality while the city's main plant is out of service. While considered a temporary solution for up to 30 days, the cause of the main plant's failure remains unknown despite multiple engineering inspections, potentially linked to recent power surges.
L.A. Expo Highlights Utility Jobs for Women
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power held its 2025 Women’s Career and Wellness Expo May 3. The event aimed to provide career information, family activities and wellness resources for women and girls interested in the utility industry.
LADWP officials stated that the expo is part of a larger initiative to address gender and racial pay gaps, particularly in STEM fields. Attendees had the opportunity to learn about job openings, union positions and the benefits of working at LADWP.
Florida Governor Announces Opening of Desalination Facility
Gov. Ron DeSantis recently announced the opening of the Kermit H. Lewin Stock Island Reverse Osmosis Facility, a state-of-the-art seawater desalination water treatment plant designed to provide clean, reliable drinking water for the residents of Key West and the Lower Florida Keys during emergencies.
The $47 million project represents a major milestone in Florida’s long-term infrastructure and disaster resilience efforts. The new facility replaces the previous plant damaged during Hurricane Irma and is fortified with storm-resilient materials, elevated construction and a hardened design to withstand future disasters.
