Also in this week's water and wastewater news, Utah's Great Salt Lake has seen a rise in water levels after heavy precipitation, but the lake remains below average due to persistent regional drought

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Also in this week's water and wastewater news, with California's official water year in the books, officials say the state is preparing for another dry winter

Also in this week's water and wastewater news, an Arkansas woman who attempted to save an 11-year-old boy from a storm drain in late August has also died

Also in this week's sewer and water news, the Arizona Department of Water Resources says up to 70% of municipal water is being used for outside purposes like watering plants, grass and filling swimming pools

This year marks the seventh consecutive hurricane season that is expected to be more active than normal

The additional water will help protect Glen Canyon Dam hydroelectric operations in 2022

Also in this week's water and wastewater news, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is reversing a decision by the state health commissioner to lay off 14 drinking water treatment plant employees across the state

Also in this week's water and wastewater news, the U.S. government declares a water shortage on the Colorado River for the first time