Also in this week's water and wastewater news, California Gov. Gavin Newsom could mandate water restrictions if conservation goals go unmet

Also in this week's water and wastewater news, the U.S. EPA takes action to control and clean up the contamination created by decades of coal ash disposal

Also in this week's water and wastewater news, a study finds that low-income communities are more likely to deal with nitrate contamination

Also in this week's water and wastewater news, a judge rejects a request by former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder to dismiss misdemeanor charges for his role in the Flint Water Crisis

Also in this week's water and wastewater news, a new NOAA report makes the case for funding longer-range weather forecasting

Also in this week's water and wastewater news, the Minnesota House of Representatives passes a $1.9 billion infrastructure package that could create thousands of jobs